Dear friends & family, We want to talk about the growing concerns surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19). The truth is that “I Said Sit!” has always and continues to clean with top of the line cleaning products that protect against a long list of viruses. I did a lot […]
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 […]
Read more →What is a CBCC? CBCC stands for “Certified Behavior Consultant Canine”. We have an advanced level of knowledge regarding canine behavior modification. Most of us are also skilled dog trainers, but we often work on more complex cases than those presented to dog trainers. We work with […]
Read more →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 […]
Read more →“He didn’t like it.” “She didn’t like it.” These are the four words that often accompany the biggest loss of opportunity for my clients and their dogs. Similarly these same four words often signify a great loss of safety for our dogs or for people in their […]
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