Best Friends Dog Training Behavior & Evaluations

01/25/2025

01/18/2025

Please donate and help this little girl!! She's fighting for her life

01/06/2025

Why yes my dog would LOVE to say hi, but I’m still going to say “no thank you” and move on. Why?

1. Because I want my dog to learn that every time we see people it doesn’t mean it’s a party for him. I’d like him to continue his focus on us together as a team and not create conditioned excitement and expectation every time we are approached by someone.

2. Because I don’t know what saying hi means to you. Will you politely touch him? Will you allow him space to move away if he wants? Will you put your face too close to his? I don’t want him to have a negative experience so I’m going to avoid that by continuing our walk.

3. Because maybe I feel overwhelmed or stressed in public places and conversations with strangers may make me uncomfortable, so even though you’d like to talk and meet my dog, I’m protecting myself too.

4. Because we’re in a rush and have to get something done quickly.

5. Because I said no. Even social, sweet, friendly dogs and their handlers have every right to say “no” to a request to meet and be touched by people. This shouldn’t just apply to reactive, worried or bubble space dogs. Dogs are not public property, and saying “no thank you” to touching my dog shouldn’t be regarded as rude or unkind, any more than if a stranger asked to hold my baby.

Please normalize hearing “no” OR even better, normalize ignoring more dogs in public. Let them carry on with their handler and admire them from a far. It would do a world of good for dogs and humans everywhere, trust me.

- Helen St. Pierre

12/20/2024

11/21/2024

Bernie and I are officially Alliance Therapy Dog Team.
I love being an active member. !! While I appreciate all of the experiences of volunteering with the other Therapy Pet Organization, I admit that Alliance is the most welcoming
Thank you

11/18/2024

Thank you to the person who informed me that due to competition from our wonderful breeder here in Colorado Springs, , the shady breeder in Pueblo is at least attempting to take better care of puppies. He shows he knows NOTHING about puppy culture or socialization but at least he's trying
Still the best puppies AKC, truly socialized with real puppy culture, health checked, and healthy champion parents are right here in Colorado Springs.
Thank you to each person who called for Tamara's number!!!
You'll be pleased with your new family member!!!

11/17/2024

Right here in Colorado Springs!! No need to go to Pueblo! These puppies are the best, they really are AKC, not just promised! Parents have champions in their lineage; they were raised with puppy culture; socialized, parents health checked, certified , and raised with love ❤️. You couldn't find a better breeder than Tamara. Message me for her number! Puppies available now 😍!

11/17/2024

Beautiful AKC puppies!!! Very reasonably priced!! Message for her number!!

11/17/2024

Beautiful AKC puppies! Available in Colorado Springs!!!

11/17/2024

DON'T BUY FROM PUEBLO!!!
Let's shut down shady unethical breeders!! They may sell a puppy or two , and try to look respectable online; but if you see the horrible way they treat their dogs; you will understand why you should patronize great breeders!
Labrador breeder in Colorado Springs with beautiful puppies, registered AKC,
socialized, health checked wonderful
temperaments !
Message me for her number!!

11/14/2024

To great breeders, thank you Tammy!

11/14/2024

With the new law in effect it will be much more difficult for shady unethical breeders to continue living off of their dogs. I'm grateful that this!

11/13/2024

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