Olde Towne School For Dogs

03/12/2025

Second year in a row that we have our little friends from St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool visit our dog school! Always a joy to host this mini event for our little future dog owners and show them the importance of how to approach, pet, and play with them. As always, Chino loving to host this event, since he loves the attention and making new friends!!!
Thinking about hosting a little event like this? Please reach out!!! Educating our future dog owners is a passion of ours!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas OTSFD Fam!!!!!
May your holiday season be merry and bright! We appreciate your trust and loyalty, and look forward to a successful New Year!
We will be closed today, Wednesday, but back to our regular schedule tomorrow Thursday, December 26th!

11/28/2024

May we always have something to be thankful for. And as long as we do, life will be worth living and be celebrated!! That’s our most sincere wish for everyone!

Thankful for every single one of you, OTSFD Fam!
We will be closed today Thursday, but back to regular hours, tomorrow, Friday.
Cheers!!!!

11/26/2024

Franklin still in disbelief he finally graduated from our Day School Program with our trainer, Patrice!!! We had such fun 3 weeks with him, and are very proud of his progress!!!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

11/24/2024

Not that many times we have such committed clients who are willing to drive from Charlottesville to have their dog trained, 4 days a week, 3 weeks in a row. Alice is one of them. With more than 20 years of bringing her dogs to be trained, Elsa, her German Shepherd was not going to be the exception. Elsa graduated from our Off Leash Program yesterday, and words can’t express how much will miss her. Anderson and entire staff at OTSFD will miss you both dearly!!! See you on our December Pack Walk!!!

11/24/2024

Aiko and her parents graduated from our Private Lessons Program this past Saturday! What a fun 6 weeks was training her and her newlyweds mom and dad, Kevin and Christine! Patrice and the whole staff at OTSFD will miss your fun and happy self, little Aiko! Keep up the good work!

10/27/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN OTSFD FAM!!!! Make sure to stop by after the Doggie Trick or Tricking for some extra goodies to all the pups participating!!! 🎃🎃🎃🎃

Give some special love to our one and only for going the extra mile to show you much we love Halloween!!!!

10/03/2024

Come join Chris, Lucy and Yubi for the last day of Barktoberfest at . Lots of goodies and good beer for your pups and you!!!! Let’s enjoy the first sunny day in forever!!!!

09/17/2024

Yaneth, one of our dearest members of the OTSFD Family, needs our help!
Please give if you are able in whatever amount you can!

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09/17/2024

Yaneth, one of our dearest members of the OTSFD Family, needs our help!
Please give if you are able in whatever amount you can!

09/17/2024

Yaneth, one of our dearest members of the OTSFD Family, needs our help!
Please give if you are able in whatever amount you can!
Click the link below!

https://gofund.me/e1c23f94

08/12/2024

A big congratulations to Winston and his owner, Julia! Winston started his training as a tiny puppy in our puppy head start course, today he graduated from our advanced training course, and earned his AKC Canine Good Citizen title! We are proud of you Winston!

07/06/2024

If you have not heard about Teddy’s Tumeric Tamer, here’s a great read, and a great product that you can find in our store!

07/04/2024

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, OTSFD FAM!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Just a friendly reminder to keep in mind today:
Did you know more pets go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year? Why? Because loud noises and explosions freak animals out and they will run for safety. Unfortunately, they can’t always find their way back home. Take a little time to make sure your pets are secure and safe. Here are some tips that we hope you find useful:

• Wear off excess energy. Walk your dog before dark, keeping him well exercised and tired will help him rest a little better under any stressful situation.

• Make sure your house and garden are secure; gates locked, windows/ curtains closed and doors locked.

• Be sure your dog is tagged or microchipped.

• Prepare some “safe spots” for you pet at home. However, if they choose to go somewhere else, let them to. Turn the tv on or play some music to help block the noise.

• Keep around some high value treats, his favorite toys or chews.

• Remain calmed, and therefore provide a good role model to your dog when they’re afraid. Remember they can always pick up on our energy.

• Try not to leave your dog alone, if left alone without your reassurance they may panic and this could result in an injury.

• Consulting with your vet is also a great idea to be prepared in these kind of situations. Over the counter calming aids are great as well. We carry a wide variety of them, all made with natural and effective ingredients. And of course dog training to build up thei confidence is essential.

Not sure if your dog is stressed or anxious? Here are some of the symptoms:

• Panting
• Drooling
• Pacing
• Hiding
• Dilated pupils
• Decreased appetite
• Abnormal defecation/ urination
• Excessive grooming

Hope this can be helpful to you all!!!

HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE 4TH OF JULY!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/28/2024

Don’t have a bed like Dierks?? No problem, we have plenty of them!!!!

11/01/2023

And the winner is… 🥁🥁🥁
GARY THE DRAGON!!!!!

10/31/2023

… And Pt. 2!!!
• “Baloo” Yoda
• “Libby” Bumble Bee
• “Bambina” Taco
• “Willy” Frog
• “Tessa” and Steve- Autumn Leaves