Yearly Archives: 2017
Sid playing with JoJo
Here’s Sid playing happily with JoJo. He’s loves playing with other dogs….especially girl who are around his size!
Changing a Dogs Association
I realized recently as I was working with a dog, that I use a similar method when teaching dogs to be okay with cats in their space as I do for cutting their nails: Association. For example, Kele my wonderful girl, tolerates cats. She hasn’t had a choice since they […]
Setting Boundaries with Dogs
I was in a business not long ago and brought one of my dogs in. She was on a leash, even though she didn’t need it, and happily and politely went up and said hi to everyone who approached her. As I was leaving, a young guy walked in with […]
Run as One this Saturday – No Classes
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone – and their dogs! this Saturday at the Rec Center to support our veterans and bring awareness to ptsd and suicide prevention. Join us this Saturday!! More information?
Great Dog Play
Here’s a great example of good dog play. You’ll see both dogs on the ground at different times and some great play bows. Note: Strider (the smaller of the two) was a strong-willed dog who used to aggress toward anything unknown or scary. His parents have spent tons of time […]
Rapid Recall Workshop FREE
Tonight at 5pm at LPCHS We’ll be talking about the steps needed to get your dog to have a solid recall. Join us for this Free workshop, no dogs please. Sign up here
Simon Says….Adopt me Please!
Hey everyone, I’d like to introduce you to Simon. Simon’s been staying at LPCHS since early January. His mom was heartbroken to give him up but she wasn’t able to find housing she could afford, that would accept dogs. I brought Simon home over the weekend to evaluate him. Although […]
The Power of Glasses ?!
The other day I was in a meeting at LPCHS with a Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix who is currently staying there. Chris Nelson commented that the dog didn’t like people in glasses, which got me thinking. These days designer glasses are all the rage. So many of us, myself included, […]
Sid the ever evolving dog….
As many of you know, I began fostering Sid last fall for La Plata County Humane Society (LPCHS). He had originally been transferred into the shelter from a local organization and adopted quickly. But after a month, the couple didn’t see any changes in his shut-down behavior and returned him. […]