Posted in Behavior & Training

OK, we've all heard about the hospitals packing up when it's a full moon and people getting a little wacky, but how about the dogs? Tonight is the full moon and rest assured, a good portion of your pets are probably going to be a little off today too! Every month for 2 or 3 days around the full moon the dogs in my training classes are just not them… read more

Posted in General

Just had to let everyone know that today is my best boy's birthday. He's come a long way in his short 3 years on this planet. He's the smartest dog I know, he's full of life and he's a great friend. I think one day he will be a great pack leader to my other dogs, but for now, I just want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEPPALA! read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Next time you call your dog and have a hard time getting him/her to you, ask yourself this queston - Does your dog trust you? Because in the end, this is really all that matters. Some dogs have a hard time coming to their owners because of certain distractions or fears they might encounter out there, but these problems all can be solved with just s… read more

Posted in General

As a trainer, one of the worst things I see each week is great pups that end up with the wrong families. The first day of puppy class you can just tell who the pet parents are that will be dedicated to bettering their new family member, and who the people will be that view their new pet as an "issue" or a "problem". As a totally dedicated pet paren… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness

Today at work, I met a very nice man and his sweet 13 year old shepherd/lab mix named Sampson. Sampson was full of life, you would have never guessed that he had bone cancer, had just had 1/2 his bottom jaw removed because of tumors and that this could quite possibly be one of his last visits to a store. It was very sad, and it got me to thinking. … read more