Pet-U-Cation Training & Rehabilitation Services, LLC

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Pet-U-Cation Training & Rehabilitation Services, LLC

Pet-u-Cation Training & Rehabilitation Services, LLC

☆Training & Behavior Modification for ALL Dogs☆ "Where dogs go to feel better."
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Professional, Established, Proven Results

Our approach to behavior modification uses a combination of expert knowledge of body language, hands on experience, compassion, and natural instincts. We specialize in curbing aggressive, anxious and fearful tendencies and we would love to help you bridge the gap in communication with your dog on any and all behavioral issues. Daycare for our training clients is available M-Th 7:00-6:30pm, at
1030 Leslie Ave, Unit D
Catonsville MD, 21228

06/20/2024

These 5 dogs and their humans earned their title this past weekend! CONGRATS GUYS!

06/15/2024

Laney and all her buds, since she is not healed up well enough to play with her living, breathing 4 legged friends.

06/02/2024

"Challenging Sunday Wellness (for me), but really proud of Keiser!!" - Betsy D. & Keiser

06/02/2024

"Koda and I putting all of our CGC & BeMod classes to work at home depot this morning. I've brought her with me, also to Second Chance in the city, the past few times I've gone and she's gotten SO many compliments about how well behaved she was. 🙏" - Casey O. & Koda

05/31/2024

Our intern, Grace, had her graduation ceremony and Senior Night last night, and found out that she won Intern of the Year from Catonsville High School!!

None of us are surprised - every single day she has come to work at PuC over the last year was an example of her strong work ethic, rare natural abilities, and impressive reliability. She came to work 2 days a week over the past year in addition to a full school schedule, rigorous field hockey schedule, a part time job at a senior center, AND a seasonal volunteer position at a horse farm. How does this much drive exist in 1 person!?

Grace will go off to college this Fall and will leave big shoes to fill. She will continue to study animal behavior academically and wherever she winds up in her career, she will be a significant force of influence and I can't wait to see her story unfold!

Congrats Grace, we are all so proud of you!

05/16/2024

Mingle sesh - a calm sunny day of daycare

05/11/2024

At it can be tough to tell if your dog is drunk or just suuuuper comfy.

05/11/2024

Prince Keiser approves, "I guess."

05/07/2024

The fact that your dog is not getting in fights with other dogs is not a strong indication of whether or not they enjoy spending time with them.

Fighting is expensive to dogs, and a socially smart dog knows this. It jeopardizes their ability to defend themselves, travel, find a mate, chase prey, play.. everything is at risk if a dog is injured severely. Dogs do all kinds of things to avoid getting into actual combat with each other. In fact, many dogs who don't enjoy the company of other dogs whatsoever will do everything in their power to avoid getting into a real fight.

Avoidance, feigned sleep, displacement, and yes -even play - especially for adolescents and puppies, are ways that dogs sometimes avoid confrontation.. But doing these things serves a purpose - to alleviate stress and to appear non-confrontational to others - not to indicate friendliness or feeling at ease.

Look very closely at the confirmation signals and other body language that indicates that your dog isn't actually having a good time in social situations. Do they re-engage once a dog stops interacting with them? Do they spend a lot of of time drinking water, sniffing random objects, scratching or grooming themselves, "sleeping" despite a lot of activity around them, following a human around, or sitting along the outer perimeter of the area? If so.. They're probably just not having much fun, and over time, this will reduce the likelihood that they will be open to adding new members to their social group (meaning, making friends will become harder and less likely) because every interaction makes up the sum of how your dog feels about other dogs.

Want to know an often gatekept secret of dog day cares and kennels? Your dog's temperament is not a "use it or lose it" skill that they need to practice.

If your dog already enjoys the company of other dogs, if they tend to not engage in confrontation even when presented with it, or if they are generally neutral or even friendly with other dogs, they will not lose that characteristic just because they don't practice it, especially by going to places where interactions are not well moderated. The only risk there is the opportunity for things to go wrong if they are placed in uncontrolled situations often, because something will inevitably go wrong. It is MUCH easier for your dog's tolerance to decrease than it is for it to increase when it comes to sociability.

So be picky - be as picky with your dog's friends as you are with the people YOU choose to spend your free time with. I promise you they will not miss the dogs they just don't vibe with and do everything in their power to NOT engage.

05/06/2024

Bucky! This unregulated, exuberant, funny guy is full of jokes and joy and can't wait to get started with his prep for the class!

04/30/2024

Many moving parts!

04/30/2024

I've got to get back into the habit of posting on our public page and not just in our private groups!

Here are some dogs who we have enjoyed spending time with lately!

04/26/2024

Ok but do you have to be so judgey about it? Geez.

04/16/2024

😨 Oh no--- Did your dog forget to do their taxes!??

Don't worry... the IRS (the Infinite Reward & Snackery) is giving all Maryland resident V. Good Dogs an extra day to complete their official doguments.... so fortuitous!

Please make sure to help your V. G'Boy or V. G'Girl read each line carefully and to be totally honest -- because just like the form states, under penalty of perjury, impoundment, and/or no treets/only kibs for a whole month, they must declare that they have examined the dogument and to the best of their knowledge and belief, it truly smells great.

04/15/2024

UPDATE: HOME & SAFE! 🥳
Catonsville, Woodlawn, Gwynn Oak! Do you recognize this sweet, well cared for dog?? Animal control just picked her up from someone in my neighborhood about 3 streets over, and if you know how the packed the shelters are right now... Well, iykyk. I'll leave it at that.

Edmondson Heights neighborhood, near Barrett road, today.

Help her find her family, she is so obviously loved. Contact BCAS or I can get you connected with the finder. Thanks!

04/01/2024

On a dreary day like today, I'm so glad to have a dog like Charlotte at PuC to brighten the place up a bit!

03/28/2024

There's nobody out there with bigger Big Feelings than a suspicious, teenaged Frechie! MaLani got a great lesson last night in walking away from things that scare her rather than trying to scare them away herself. Her jolly, confident little trot back to her momma as she turned away from the V. Spooky Guy and his V. Spooky Dog made my heart so V. Happy ♡

03/22/2024

STOP SENDING YOUR SENIOR DOGS TO HIGH VOLUME DOG DAY CARES!

There is nothing worse than seeing a sweet, gentle, elderly dog trying their hardest to mind their own business and be invisible and getting knocked over, bullied, jumped on, and seeing them slip and slide on the floors while nobody cares. For the love of Dog. Please. Just STOP.

Why are so many day cares even accepting elderly dogs.

Shame on all y'all.

I'm so mad the Indiana inside me is showing.
I've been told that's how you know I'm big, big mad 🤏😬

03/16/2024

Way to go Alaina! We knew you two were a hell of a team on the first day back on the second class of CGC, when you had done the homework to a T and it showed (and then continued to do the same ever since). You get out what you put in and it'll never stop being rewarding to get updates like this from folks I know are working hard 🥰

03/12/2024

"But if you elect ME as your new pretzledent 🥨....."
"NO MORE NAPS! NO MORE NAPS!"
"HEY! Some of us like naps!"
"WE WANT OUR PIZZA🍕 FRIDAYS BACK"
"We literally never have had a single Pizza Friday..."
"I don't even think we're open on Fridays ...."
"QUIET QUIET LET THE MAN SPEAK"
"MAKE THEM VALDIDATE OUR PORKING🐷 AGAIN"
"Do you mean validate..?"
"YA validate ✔️our porking🐖!"
"It's prounced "Parking""
"No, it's par-QUEEN 👑"
"Ya it's 2024 don't be such a shovelnisstic pig"
"Omg you guys.."

03/08/2024

Some of my favorite faces ♡ some new and some I've known for years. I'm so lucky to get to spend my work day with your dogs every day!

03/05/2024

FOUND OLDER MALE HUSKY
CATONSVILLE MD 21228
MARCH 5TH AROUND 2:00PM
Approx 40-50lbs and has one blue eye and one brown

This guy was hanging out around the training center today and looking for his mom or dad. Do you recognize this dog?

TEXT (443) 380-3760 - IF YOU CALL, LEAVE A VOICEMAIL, WE GET MANY CALLS PER DAY

02/26/2024

you try to have a conversation with just humans around

02/26/2024

when they say they have a treat in their hand but you KNOW there is no treat and know for a damn fact they've been empty handed since you talked them into giving you the last treat just for putting your butt on the floor (which you were going to do anyway but who's countin' suckazzz)

02/19/2024

Every so often I get participants in my group class that rise above the expectations for the course. Whether it's dedication to the coursework, the teamwork demonstrated, a positive attitude or a general enthusiasm for the lessons- there are many reasons that someone may stand out. This team ticks all the boxes. ✅️

Stevie and Co. hasn't had long to show such a huge improvement in confidence, both handler and dog. Because of her owner's newfound confidence, she stands taller. She makes more eye contact. She chooses to assess vs explode. She is more contemplative and thoughtful.

It's been a pleasure to watch them progress with each other and to have them in class. I'm always so, so thrilled to add another family to the who gives as much consideration to their dog's quality of life as they do their own convenience when it comes to training. Congrats guys! Really great job in this class and I can't wait to see what you all do next!

02/18/2024

Congrats on your title, and Teak! Although there is absolutely no way you are real (look at that last photo.... what even is this... ), you did so well! It's so cool watching grow up to be well mannered, polite, safe members of the community 🥰 Jess you are such a good role model for so many!

01/31/2024

Where dogs go to feel better ♡

01/29/2024

Thanks everyone who recommended the ! Boogie is living his best life with new imaginary legs that appear as if from nowhere any time he needs to go up steps! ♡ love it so much!

01/29/2024

What do you guys think? 🤔

01/24/2024

"DUMBEST freaking day of our lives...."

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1030 Leslie Avenue, Unit D
Catonsville, MD
21228

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http://www.petucationtraining.com/

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Just found this on my phone from last fall - a young fox on the hunt and momma fox following close behind, keeping a watchful eye on things.. how nerve-racking this be for her! We love the foxes that live nearby and getting to see them every morning. #catonsvillemd #redfoxpup #redfox #foxesofig #maryland #Catonsville #localwildlife #petucationtraining

Sun's out yall! #petucationtraining #pucwellnesscenter #betterthandogdaycare

Mingle sesh - a calm sunny day of daycare

Many moving parts!

Craziest, most loyal, good natured, secretly sensitive, obviously badass, one in a million kinda dogs that ever lived. ♡ happy birthday #pandaperfectpants #puccontroldogs #dogbirthdayparty #oneofakind #pucpups #pucfam #petucationtraining #catonsvillemd #Baltimoredogs #baltimoredogtraining #baltimoredogtrainer #betterthandogdaycare #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #rescuedogsofinstagram #muttsofinstagram

Laney helped this lovely deaf dog Winnie learn a different game other than run like a wild bat out of hell and was happy to be of service, as always! #puccontroldogs #deafdogsofinstagram #bullterrier #dogsplaying #pucpups #pucfam #petucationtraining #catonsvillemd #Baltimoredogs #baltimoredogtraining #baltimoredogtrainer #betterthandogdaycare #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #rescuedogsofinstagram #muttsofinstagram

The ending 😂 #tag #sekretbestfriends #americanbully #australianshepherd #dogsinslowmotion #dogsinslowmo #pucpups #pucfam #petucationtraining #catonsvillemd #Baltimoredogs #baltimoredogtraining #baltimoredogtrainer #betterthandogdaycare #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #rescuedogsofinstagram #muttsofinstagram

Tyson meets the biggest friend he has ever had, even bigger than his Mastiff housemate! Pretzel went easy on 'em 😆 #greatdane #dogsplaying #pucpups #pucfam #petucationtraining #catonsvillemd #Baltimoredogs #baltimoredogtraining #baltimoredogtrainer #betterthandogdaycare #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #rescuedogsofinstagram #muttsofinstagram

Just when you think your snacks are safe.... #snacksstalker #snackattack #howloween #halloween2023 #pitbullsofig #dogsincostumes #pucpups #pucfam #petucationtraining #catonsvillemd #Baltimoredogs #baltimoredogtraining #baltimoredogtrainer #betterthandogdaycare #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #rescuedogsofinstagram #muttsofinstagram

🎃😮 It's getting so spooky here y'all... 👀🕷🎃 Ask us next time your dog attends day care or day training how you can get your own customized video and costume photos this Halloween! Patience and handling practice included because you know we have to find a way for it to involve skill building 😆 #anyexcusetoputdogsincostumes #halloween2023 #pucpups #pucfam #petucationtraining #catonsvillemd #Baltimoredogs #baltimoredogtraining #baltimoredogtrainer #betterthandogdaycare #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #rescuedogsofinstagram #pitbullsofig #pitbullsofinstagram #dogsincostimes #happyhowloween

Can we do anything for the two mangey foxes that live in the woods behind the training center? There is a feral cat colony that gets fed daily and the foxes take their fair share of that food from the same storage containers, so we, along with the people who take care of the cats, are worried about the cat's wellbeing and cross contamination, but also for the quality of life for these beautiful foxes. One used to be healthy and bright red and now looks just miserable and has taken to sleeping on top of the cars most of the day anymore. I've talked to multiple wildlife rehabbers who either weren't confident about trapping the fox without trapping one of the cats or didn't think it would get the meds if it was left out in food and that a cat or one of the other dozens of animals back here would likely get to it first. I'm thinking there has to be another opinion or option out there... but maybe I'm wrong? 😔 Some help or some advice would be amazing. Thanks #pucfam!

Teaching dogs to relax and feel better since 2007 ♡ #Betterthandogdaycare #pucpups #petucationtraining #baltimoredogtraining #dogtrainingbaltimore #behaviormodification #baltimoredogtrainer #rescuedogsofinstagram #cratetraining #sleepydogs #relaxipack

Falling into the #ballpit with Barney! #puclittles #pucpups #pucfam #petucationtraining #catonsvillemd #Baltimoredogs #baltimoredogtraining #baltimoredogtrainer #betterthandogdaycare #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #rescuedogsofinstagram

Spending a #lunchdate #snackin with Lou #crunchcrunch #iheartsnacks #snacklife #lunchdate #americanbully #pucpups #petucationtraining #hotdogsummer #baltimoredogtraining #Baltimoredogs #baltimoredogtrainer #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogsofig #pitbullsofinstagram #bullylife

Hey @laney_the_insaney ! This Sylvie girl also loves these hose! #pucpups #pucfam #petucationtraining #catonsvillemd #Baltimoredogs #baltimoredogtraining #baltimoredogtrainer #betterthandogdaycare #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #rescuedogsofinstagram #muttsofinstagram #lovethesehose #bulldogsofig #americanbully #waterdog #hotdogsummer

This Sunday 6/25 at 11:00am-1:00pm $25/person at the door or pre-register online using the link below to guarantee you'll be notified with any updates regarding the event. Behavior Talks.. Are you listening? Our 6th Behavior Talks workshop is an immersive and interactive workshop where you'll learn what a dog's behavior is trying to tell you, whether in a video, in person with your own dogs, or with customer's dog's if you work in the pet industry. You might know the basics of dog body language, you might even see a lot of the nuance... but you don't know what you don't know - there's so, so much to learn. This workshop includes a Q&A for participants, small group activities like analysis of specific case studies and forming training plans, lecture/seminar by PuC owner Savannah Huff and more! REGISTER & PAY FEE HERE: https://petucationtraining.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/events.aspx?event=7970 FACEBOOK EVENT/RSVP & PAY AT THE DOOR HERE: https://facebook.com/events/s/behavior-talks-6/768163878273615/?mibextid=Gg3lNB

This very uneventful encounter with a very large woods-dog 🦌 brought to you by lots and lots of training with Dixi prior to this moment. This almost definitely would have been hilariously bad even 1 year ago and would not have required only 1 verbal command alone to handle it calmly 😆 #deerencounter #bigwoodsdog #isthatfood #deer #pucpups #petucationtraining

"It's so hot out, so we haven't been able to go for walks or do any training." "I don't have a yard so it's really hard for me to train when my dog's not in class." "My dog knows basic obedience commands, so there isn't anything new we need to practice right now." "Life has been really busy so we haven't had time to do anything with the dog." "I can't afford expensive agility equipment so I can't work on challenging activities at home." "My dog just lays around all day so we don't really have anything to work on at home." And 10 other excuses that these two debunk in this quick video! Laney lives with an owner who loves rock climbing and has had a great chance to learn more about her own limbs and that she does in fact have some control and say in what they do. Who knew? Better she learns that lesson sooner than later if she is going to be included in as much of his life as possible! #pucpups #petucationtraining #adventuredog #somebullterrier #nobullsh*t