I am always looking for more ways to provide mental enrichment for my clients’ (and my) dogs so recently when I was asked to try out a new interactive toy called PupPod I jumped at the chance! Here is a short video on my take…
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All About Cats! 0
Those of you who know me well know that my first love was not actually dogs but cats, and even though I now make my living working with dogs, that’s right, your dog trainer lady is also a bonafide “cat person.” I am currently teaching a six week enrichment class about pets for 2nd – […]
Read MoreMy Dog is Not a Robot 0
When I first adopted my dog Rufus he was about a year old and came into the shelter with no history. Like most dogs I see in beginner obedience classes, the one thing he seemed to “know” or at least figure out very quickly, was that when he sat, I gave him a treat. This […]
Read MoreSTOP BARKING!!! 0
My clients often come to me and ask how to get their dog to stop barking. Dogs bark for a variety of different reasons, the majority of cases I see fall into the following four categories. The solution to the barking depends on the cause, so in order to stop the barking it is important […]
Read MoreDon’t Fear the Clicker! 0
I see a lot of clients who are very resistant to using a clicker. I get it. It’s something new, now you have another thing to learn, your hands are full, there is already a ton of other new info to figure out… I understand the apprehension, I have been there. But now I am […]
Read MoreHow Will I Know When To Let Go? 0
Clients and friends often ask me “how will I know when to let my dog go?” Physical aspects we look for to help us make that decision include loss of mobility and cessation of appetite but my answer almost always includes “you will know.” I watched this beautiful short film last night and it hit […]
Read MoreCrate Training 0
Crates are fantastic tools when used correctly with dogs. A crate aids in housetraining a dog very quickly but more importantly, I believe, a crate helps you set up a new dog (of any age) to do the right thing. In a crate, your dog is confined to a space where he is physically restrained […]
Read MoreTips For Boarding Your Dog 4
The holidays are coming and as much as we would like to take our dogs everywhere we go, sometimes we must leave them home. There are a few things I would suggest you take into consideration when boarding your precious pal… For starters, in what type of boarding environment would YOUR dog be most comfortable? […]
Read MoreDog Day Care – It’s REALLY not for everyone 2
I have owned and operated a dog day care in Seattle for the past 14 years. We were one of the very first. This is not the first time I have written on the subject but it has been a while so I thought I’d refresh. This week was a rough one at Dog’s Day Out, […]
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Dog 0
When you adopt a dog it is a big deal. You are taking on a huge responsibility and commitment. When I worked at a veterinary hospital we had a client with a 20-year-old dog! Unusual yes, but not impossible. Years ago I worked at an animal shelter so adopting a shelter dog is near and […]
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