5 Freedoms: Keys to your dog’s happiness
As pet parents, it is your job to ensure your dog is happy, healthy, and fulfilled. That can seem like a tall order, especially when we don't even speak the same language. However, making sure they have these 5 freedoms goes a long way to cover things! 1)Freedom from...
Walk Your Pet Month
Did you know that in addition to being National Train Your Dog Month, January is also Walk Your Pet Month? What a great month to be a dog! I know that January in the High Country isn't always the best time to walk your dog unless you're an Eskimo at heart! Let's face...
Getting Your Dog’s Attention: National Train Your Dog Month
Now that you know how to use the Positive Interrupter to redirect your dog when they are trying their best to get into trouble, there are two more things your dog HAS to know: 1) What the marker means 2) Their name! The Marker A marker is any sound we use to...
Positive Interrupter: National Train Your Dog Month
January is a month where almost all of us begin by setting resolutions, and then (hopefully) work hard to keep them! When we set our resolutions, we are usually looking to the future and making lifestyle changes so we can better enjoy ourselves. What kind of...
How to fit dog training into your crazy schedule
I started working with Cara, Zephyr, and the rest of the family a couple months ago. Cara and her husband have the sweetest little girl, and their senior dog, Murray, in the house and a FULL SCHEDULE. Two full time jobs, two dogs, and one amazing little girl... it's a...
Success Story – Zeppelin’s Off Leash Success
Mason and Zeppelin recently joined me for Whistle Recall training. Mason and her partner, Scott, wanted their dog Zeppelin the be able to enjoy off leash walks, learn to come away from the neighbor who regularly feed him treats, and to stick around in the yard. I...
Raising Frasier: A therapy dog is born
Say hello to Frasier! This little nugget is a Golden Retriever with BIG dreams. His pet mom, Meghann, is a guidance counselor at a local elementary school, and is raising Frasier to be a therapy dog for her students. He will primarily work in group and individual...
Senior Dog Diet Tips: Adopt a Senior Dog Month
November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month! This month I’ll be sharing a few tips to help you help your dog make the most of their golden years. Some people shy away from adopting a senior dog, fearing that they may require a lot more work than a younger dog. Luckily, that...
Top 5 Most Popular Dog Breeds
Here in the USA, we are definitely a dog-centered society! We consider dogs part of the family and take them with us as often as we can! Pet-friendly resorts, hotels, and AirBnB’s are on the rise. Dogs truly are “man’s best friend”. Every year the American Kennel Club...
Enjoy Walks With Your Dog
Most of us enjoy walking or hiking with our dogs. It is a nice way to get some fresh air, enjoy the local scenery, and get in a little light exercise! But, are you and your dog getting the most out of your walks together? Here are a few tips to really help you make...