If you adopt a graduate of the Hope Scholarship Program, you will receive free enrollment in a 6 week series of group classes at “I Said Sit!” or 25% off a more intensive program. Contact us within 2 weeks of adoption to begin training your new companion […]
Read more →The Hope Scholarship Program was established in honor of “I Said Sit!” School for Dogs 25th Anniversary as a way for us to give back to the community. In the inaugural year we plan to train 25 dogs in need of basic manners in order to help […]
Read more →Have you ever considered Doggie Boot Camp? Or is there even something better? There are several distinct advantages to sending your dog to a boarding training program, and when you want your dog trained the fastest way possible, a boarding program is the best option. When it’s […]
Read more →I did a consult yesterday for a board and train client. After trying class training, private dog-training lessons and even in-home training for their dog, it wasn’t getting better. I watched the dog interrupt us repeatedly by barking, jumping and trying to knock things off the shelves […]
Read more →Halloween means lots of parties, candy, and costumes. This combination can be overwhelming for many dogs. Keep in mind that your dog might be scared of people in costumes if there hasn’t been a lot of socializing, so your dog might be more comfortable away from the […]
Read more →Most people know they need to vaccinate their puppies and that their veterinarians require booster vaccines, but do you know what vaccines do and why your vet requires booster vaccines? Do you know why puppies have a series of multiple vaccinations and that vaccines can fail? Why […]
Read more →What can happen if you don’t and what can happen if you do? One of my biggest goals as a dog trainer is to educate the public, veterinarians and pet owners alike about the real need and proper methods for socializing dogs. It’s a common train of […]
Read more →If you just rescued a dog, it’s better to change its name to give it a really new beginning. Here’s Stormy, or at least that is what his name was when he came to us. He was pretty rambunctious, and he actually has a bite history. We […]
Read more →Adopting Littermates Does Not Double the Fun Getting any Two Dogs at the Same Time is Not Better than Just Getting One. With any luck you are reading this before going to bring home your new dog. I’m telling you now, don’t let a breeder or the […]
Read more →The 4th of July is around the corner and it is time to review safety tips for your dog so you can both have a happy and safe Independence Day. Fireworks and parties are supposed to be fun but can become scary and dangerous for our dogs […]
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