by Brianne H. | Oct 8, 2015 | Group Class
There are lots of things that go into the creation of a successful therapy dog. They must be well-behaved, interested in people, walk well on a loose leash, and most importantly, they must be comfortable with being touched all over their body. People you visit are...
by Brianne H. | Oct 5, 2015 | Training Games
“This game is very useful for dogs that are FEARFUL, ANXIOUS, or FRUSTRATED around a specific trigger such as another dog, person, or a sound. The goal is to first decrease the dog’s fear/anxiety/frustration and then to teach the dog a new safe and appropriate...
by Brianne H. | Sep 28, 2015 | Training Troubles
In my Family Dog Manners classes, when it’s time to teach our dogs to come when called, I ask all of my students to select a NEW cue for “come”. Why? Often times, we dog parents have unintentionally “poisoned” the word come. We have made...
by Brianne H. | Aug 27, 2015 | Group Class
Fall classes are officially in full swing now! Both levels of therapy dog classes have now met twice, and our Family Dog Manners class has the first class with dogs tonight! It’s been a very exciting journey this time around. The last session of classes that...
by Brianne H. | Jul 15, 2015 | Group Class
Registration is NOW OPEN for our Fall 2015 therapy dog classes and Family Dog Manners classes! Therapy Dog Classes There is no greater joy than seeing the benefit your beloved pet can bring to others who need affection, comfort, and love a therapy dog can offer! If...
