Puppy Pacifiers Have a new pup? Or a highly energetic dog? If so, try the following homemade puppy pacifiers to engage them in a short activity on their own. DIY ideas: Frozen buckets – pick up a small bucket (the kind kids use for sand is perfect but any size […]
We have classes the next two Saturdays in May! 11am for new comers and 1pm for everyone else This is a great way to practice your pup’s leash and basic manners and improve the communication between the two of you!
Do you walk with other dogs?? If so, be sure to practice basic behaviors together….by practicing behaviors with other dogs and in unique places, your dog will quickly generalize the behavior and be able to do it in any setting.
This is a great response from little Murtagh. He’s a big boy, but young (just cutting adult teeth) – this is exactly what we want to see when a young dog gets surprised 🙂 (he’s got the best ears!!)
Here’s Sid playing happily with JoJo. He’s loves playing with other dogs….especially girl who are around his size!
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 […]
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 […]
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?
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 […]
