S&S Outdoors

09/30/2024

If anyone has anything that they would like to donate PM us and we will meet you at the kennel

I am heading to the mountains in the morning if anyone has stuff to donate

09/02/2024

I encourage all of my clients to do this! It is the best way to encourage good habits and keep from battling bad ones the rest of your dogs life!

"If a dove hunt is going to be your dog’s first real hunting experience, you will find it beneficial to let a buddy do the shooting, at least the first couple of times you go out. Leave your gun behind so you can concentrate on watching your dog. This allows you to make corrections if your dog breaks and also enforce good delivery to hand when it returns with a dove." - Sr. ProStaff Tom Dokken

08/29/2024

One of our clients inherited a dog that she is trying to find a good home for. His name is “Chevy”. He is up to date on his vaccinations, but is not neutered. He is a very loving dog with lots of energy and personality. If interested reach out and I will get you in contact with the current owner.

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day from our gang to yours!

08/02/2024

We had to say goodbye to another one of our 4 legged family members this week 😢. Jake was one of the first/founding S&S client dogs and was an amazing animal to work with. When the opportunity to purchase him presented itself we jumped on it right away and could not be more happy that we did. Jake was one of the sweetest and happiest dogs you could meet. He was a retrieving machine and absolutely loved his toys. He was the most energetic dog that we have ever had, even at 14 he was still known as the “toddler”. He never did anything slow or gentle…the little dogs got ran over on a daily basis when it was time to go out lol 😂. He never met a stranger or a person that he didn’t like. I can’t remember how many different people have handled him throughout the years, (including a few kids) but he made them all look like a “Pro”. All you had to do was stand beside him and let him run the show. RIP my sweet boy. I know you are giving heaven and the rest of the gang some hell! No toys or ducks are safe!

06/20/2024

Peek A Boo

05/24/2024

Moxie cruising into the weekend with class and sass

04/11/2024

Here are some of our S&S students putting their training to the test this past hunting season

04/11/2024

Please keep the Butler family in your thoughts and prayers. They lost a very special family member this past week. Ms Trigger will be missed by all that knew and loved her 😔

03/27/2024

Reminiscing about hunting season

03/08/2024

A friend contacted us about an abandoned litter of puppies…they have been able to find homes for all but these two. They are free to a good home. Pm us if you are interested and we will put you in contact with the rescuer.

02/27/2024

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We have just discovered that the “contact us” link on our website is not working! We apologize for not responding to anyone that has reached out to us!!!

We are working on getting it fixed, but for now please contact us through messenger or the office line at (704)577-2511

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02/26/2024

It’s “Go Time ! “
Banquet Fundraiser This Saturday !

Get your tickets now if you have not already. Got a few left.
Includes Dinner, Drinks, and opportunities to support a great organization Delta Waterfowl Foundation

Tickets -
https://deltawaterfowl.org/lake-norman-chapter-mooresville-nc/

Lake Norman Chapter – Mooresville, NC 12th Annual Delta Waterfowl Event

Charlotte NC Special Events

Lake Norman Lake Norman Currents Magazine

01/17/2024

One female still available she will be ready to go home this weekend. Contact us for more information.

01/16/2024

This is a great read on some of the important reasons to crate train. Do yourself and your pup a favor by crate training at an early age you won’t regret it!

Don’t miss out on the 10 benefits of “crate training” your dog!

If you gave up already, please, read on! Some of the benefits may surprise you!

First, what is crate training? Simply put, crate training is teaching your dog to voluntarily enter and remain in their crate quietly until you return.

You should be able to use your crate any time you can’t fully supervise your puppy, including when your family is home, when you’re away and when all the humans are sleeping.

Let’s take a look at the benefits.

1. Safety - Set up properly, your crate is the ultimate protection against ingestion injuries for your puppy during those times when they aren’t 100% supervised.

2. Stress inoculation - Most puppies will protest at first, but if you do things right they will quickly learn the all important skill of self soothing.

3. Promotes cooperation - The crate door is your friend for teaching pup to cooperate in order to satisfy their desires. By teaching pup to engage with you both entering and leaving their crate, you are building a strong foundation for cooperation in more challenging situations that will come later.

4. “Reactivity” prevention - Ever see that dog that barks and pulls when he/she sees people or other dogs on their walk? That’s usually a sign of frustration. It’s often the exact same behavior your pup exhibits when they want to get out of their crate and you won’t let them (yet). Teaching them they can’t get what they want by screaming starts here. Items #2 and #3 along with proper leash training and socialization are keys to prevention.

5. Adequate sleep - Young pups need 14-18 hours of sleep per day. That ornery phase you see at 8 pm every night happens because pup hasn’t had adequate rest. A few 2 hour crate naps per day solves that. And you can use the bathroom without the dog on your lap or in the shower with you.

6. Prevents separation anxiety - Many dogs get stressed when their owners leave them, some to the point of tornado like destruction of your home. Teaching them early on that it’s OK not to be right next to you at all times will set the stage for being able to relax while free roaming later. See point #2 on stress inoculation.

7. Easy behavior training - It’s VERY easy to begin teaching your pup all their obedience commands while they are in their crate.

8. Safe transportation - A secure crate of any kind is the safest way to transport your dog in your vehicle, both for you, and for them. There are many crate options available for this, including some crash rated ones, but any crate is better than a seatbelt or sitting loose in the car.

9. Bed rest is crate rest - Many surgeries (including a simple spay/neuter) require you to restrict your dog’s activity level for some period of time. A crate is the best way to do this by far. So, why skip training and let your dog deal not only with the surgery, but also the stress of being contained?

10. Fast, effective potty training - You might notice I put this last on the list where most people might put it first. Your crate is a huge help in teaching your pup to eliminate immediately, even on command when they first go outside. I put it last because while it is important, some of the other things I listed are actually more important.

I’m sure, if I were to send a poll out to my trainer friends I could find even more benefits of crate training your dog!

Trust me, it’s worth it and it’s something I prescribe for most of the problem dogs I work with later in life!

It takes some discipline and emotional fortitude sometimes, and maybe even some ear plugs to help with that screaming puppy, but crate training is one of the single best things you can do early in your pup’s life.

Don’t miss out, or let your pup miss out on the benefits of these easy training protocols.

You’ll curse me now and thank me later, I believe.

12/21/2023

If you are looking for a new family member and/or future hunting partner these pups would make a great option! They will be ready to go home January 19th. There is one female available. Pm, call or Txt for more information 704-577-2511