Au Pair For Paws: Charleston Dog Training

10/08/2024

UPDATE: In foster to adopt home TOGETHER ❤️

09/20/2024

Great post!

07/25/2024

This is so amazing ! For those that don’t know, Shannon has my dog’s (Augustine Ot Vitosha) dad, Knox Ot Vitosha. They are an impressive team and have accomplished a lot! Shannon has always been there when I have any questions and is always fun to have a chat with! Can’t wait to listen!

We just released my latest podcast. My guest is Shannon Faltak, as you will find out her journey in the dog world is one of a kind! For those that don’t know her at all just to give you a glimpse Shanon took Knox, a 5 year old dog, filled it in Mondo and French Ring , went to the world championships and now is planing to enter the IGP Malinois Nationals! Her story is very inspiring to me, she is a proof that everything is possible and starts with a dream.

04/23/2024

CHASE, MAVERICK, EDMUND and AUGUSTINE 🥹

A few months ago I almost cancelled an appointment with an amazing artist in the Charleston area because I overthink everything. The portraits were for Edmund and Augie to be featured in a gold leaf coffee table book. Maria convinced me to bring my four dogs and I am beyond glad I did. This photo blew me away and I cannot wait to receive the canvas of this in the mail and hang it up.

As everyone knows, I don’t have children. My dogs are my life and I will never be ashamed to spend the money or do the things with them. This is something I’m going to cherish forever. It is probably going to be one of the last photographs professionally taken of all four of my dogs together.

did an amazing job and I am so glad I trusted her! The talent and passion you have for your art is unmatched.

04/20/2024

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST GIRL.

Maverick was a huge part of my 20s and taught be a lot about behavior and fear aggression.

Maverick came to me as a pro Bono board and train while I was apprenticing almost 9 years ago as a puppy. She was surrendered by her owners at a vets office because they did not want to deal with her anymore. She was also heavily medicated as a puppy (UNETHICAL). I remember having to ween her off Prozac. I truly think this actually effected her behavior. There is never a reason a young dog at 4 months old should be put on Prozac.

She displayed some resource guarding behaviors and fearfulness that a rescue wanted fixed so she can be placed in the right home. She was also terrified of strangers. With a lot of work put into her and not wanting to let her go I decided to adopt her. Something I probably didn’t need to do at 26 years old with no money. But there we were 😂

As Maverick gets older and arthritic I start to miss the things that we were able to do; like long hikes, beach walks and fetch for hours because those are the things that make her so happy. Now those things are just shorter spans of time. So this is a reminder to do the things with your dogs, time is a thief ❤️ old dogs rule .

04/12/2024

This past weekend I had the privilege of attending a PSA seminar with 2 national champions and !

This was Augie’s first time in front of two new decoys and he did amazing. Thank you and for decoying for us!

Although I did not participate in the obedience portion, I was also able to watch explain the to multiple handlers and their dogs and watch the difference of clarity in the dog from day 1 to day 2. As someone who teaches people and their pet dogs everyday I was truly impressed!

I would also like to mention my mentors and for being so welcoming! This sport is not easy and I am so glad to have you both in Augie and I’s corner! Is this the start of the addiction? Lol

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02/14/2024

The best way you can show your dog love is to build your relationship through training ❤️

For trainining information:

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Www.aupairforpawsdogtraining.com
631-579-2900

01/17/2024

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