Hello everyone! Just a quick update that the blog is still active! After the holidays, we were hit with a variety of health issues that took over for several weeks. However, things are getting back to normal and I am now playing catch up, so there should have a new post up soon! Hang in… Continue reading Where did the blog go?
As a field, we’ve done a pretty good job of teaching dog owners that they need to give their dogs physical exercise. However, we haven’t been as good about teaching people how important mental exercise – often called brain work – is for your dog. I have worked with many dogs that get a decent… Continue reading Improve Your Dog’s Life with a Few Simple Tricks!
Finn is finally back! The blog had an unexpected hiatus because my mother was in the hospital for several days at the beginning of September. The good news is she is back home now and doing well. General updates Finn turned 16 weeks on Friday. Adolescence starts around 5 – 6 months, so he… Continue reading The Journey of Finn – Settling In
Hello again! We have spent the last week getting to know Finn and working on teaching him essential life skills. My primary focus is on preventing problem behaviors later on. Every week I see dogs that have serious behavior problems. I am currently working with dogs that guard the food bowl, show aggression toward strangers,… Continue reading The Journey of Finn – Learning the Basics
Finn McCool We have a new puppy! His name is Finn McCool (named after the Irish folk hero). He’s a red bi Australian Shepherd and was 9 weeks old when we brought him home on Friday. This means we have our work cut out for us in preparing our new pup for his future life.… Continue reading Finn’s Puppy Diary – Day 3
Our summer newsletter is now available! Articles on shy and anxious dogs, considering a new puppy, animal assisted therapy and more! Click on the link below to view the newsletter! Summer 2017 newsletter We also still have space in our August classes. Tricks and Games – Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, starts 8/1 Unleash Me! –… Continue reading Summer newsletter and August classes
This is just a quick little post to update you on the results of the survey on future Smart Dog services that I posted last month. Thank you to everyone that took the time to fill this out! Results In terms of services offered, a little more than a third of you were interested in… Continue reading Survey results
I finally got around to uploading our fall newsletter to the website (technically it’s still fall!). There are articles on picking out a new puppy, puppy training and fun family activities to do with the dog. Click on the link below to view the newsletter. Enjoy! 2015 3.Fall edited
Our summer newsletter is now available! Articles on managing indoor energy, dog-child etiquette, running with your dog and more! Click on the link below to view the newsletter! Summer 2015
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