Winter Paw Care
Winter will soon be upon us here in the High Country! I always look forward to colder temperatures and snow (just not the short days). We humans are pretty good at making sure that we are prepared for the cold weather with appropriate footwear - but do you do the same...
Easy Training with Your Dog’s Mealtime
Did you know that you don’t have to spend hours a day training your dog? In fact, you can get a lot accomplished in very little time! There has also been some preliminary research that shows that shorter training sessions are more effective! When you are planning out...
Adopting a Senior Dog
When most people think of adding a new pet to their family, they probably picture adding a puppy or kitten—a young animal they can train and shape to be exactly what they want it to be! Of course, we often forget just how much work goes into raising a puppy—potty...
Understanding Your Teenage Dog
According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, nearly HALF of dogs surrendered to shelters are between the ages of 5 months and 3 years. Almost all of those dogs had been in the house for less than a year. What that boils down to is that the...
Common Struggles with Teenage Dogs
Take a moment to think back on your teenage years. It was probably a lot of fun. It was also very challenging! Mood swings, heightened emotions, and maybe even some growing pains. Remember those bad decisions you made? Maybe some you wish you could undo? Now, look at...
Everything You Need to Know About Enrichment
What is enrichment? According to the Oxford Dictionary, it is “the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.” If you’ve been to a well-run zoo lately, you’ll notice Environmental Enrichment activities on the calendar for the animals that call...
How do you teach your dog good habits?
As you likely know, old habits die hard! That’s why it’s important that we focus on teaching our dogs GOOD habits before they develop BAD habits. Remember, your dog is always learning, making associations, and figuring out how the world works. Each time you interact...
Boone NC Classroom Update
Dear valued customers and community members, We hope this message finds you and your furry companions in good health and high spirits. We truly value your participation in our group dog training classes, and we wanted to keep you in the loop about some...
Enrichment: Prevent Problem Behaviors & Decrease Stress
What is enrichment? According to the Oxford Dictionary, it is “the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.” If you’ve been to a well-run zoo lately, you’ll notice Environmental Enrichment activities on the calendar for the animals that call...
Problem Prevention Through Management
While this post is geared towards puppies, the same principles can be applied to adult dogs!One of the keys to helping your puppy stay out of trouble is management. Management is using things like puppy gates, closed doors, playpens, and crates to prevent our puppies...