The events of 2020 certainly altered the routines of our lives. The world of dogs has also been influenced by the global pandemic. In some ways, dogs have benefitted from the changes. There is an upside! However, there has also been widespread, unwanted consequences. Fortunately, there are […]
Read more →Dear Clients, At the core of our mission is family and how we can help your dog to be the best four legged family member. Our pet parents, students, and team members are part of that family. The community we have built is what will get us […]
Read more →Each year I meet dozens of clients who take off work the first couple weeks of getting their new puppy and others who work from home, or are retired, and have a schedule flexible enough to train their dog. All want their dogs to be well-behaved and […]
Read more →Every dog is different, and every case deserves its own consultation. We must cater to the dog and the family, that’s what any good behavior consultant or board-certified professional trainer does. That said, I want to list two of the early steps in many training plans. This […]
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I am the first to admit that I have a dog paraphernalia addiction. A collar or harness for every activity, and a matching leash of course, tech gadgets, food dispensing toys, I love them all! I have a nice collection and one of the newest additions is […]
Read more →Janet Graham, our head trainer, was recently interviewed by PetInsider.com about canine body language. One thing Janet works with her clients on in training programs is reading their dog’s body language. Dogs cannot talk so being able to read their body language can really give you a […]
Read more →Sometimes you just feel like baking. I had recently seen other web posts about these dog treats people are making using silicone baking pans. Well I got the urge to bake and I had to try it myself. My daughter enjoys making anything with me in the […]
Read more →I wrote a previous article entitled, “Why do you say not to let our dogs meet on leash?” In short, on-leash greetings are one of the fastest ways to create unwanted behaviors. That said, I am a realist, and I know that people will always be introducing dogs […]
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