Family Dog Obedience & Training

03/18/2025

It's with heavy heart we share that our dog Sig passed away this morning. He was only 4 years old, taken way too soon. Sig was my husband's best friend going through all the ups and down of his PTSD. Sig was my daughters best friend all five years of her life. He was so good with her, he protected her, he loved her. Sig always played the role of uncle Sig to all of our service dogs in training. Teaching them ropes what it meant to be man's best friend. He was the definition of man's best friend. Even in his final moments worrying more about us then himself.
I think he knew way before we did his time was coming. He was extra sweet his last week, extra persistent to play ball. He knew and he wanted to get every ounce of us before going. I love you, Sig. Thank you for saving my husband and reminding him that he too is worthy of love and good things. I will always cherish you buddy. I know Charlie Bear was waiting for you. I know yall are running pain free together. I love you.

03/18/2025

Over the weekend my husband's dog, Sig, started showing rapidly progressing alarming symptoms. We took him to the vet today and the vet suspects a few different things. It could either be MUE, which is inflammation of his brain and spinal cord, or cancer on his brain or spine. If MUE, he could be treated with lifelong medication. We unfortunately can not afford the MRI to confirm the diagnosis. We are facing having to put Sig down without being able to confirm and know in our hearts we did everything we could.
Sig, was a birthday gift for my husband, John, who is a combat veteran. And while Sig is NOT service dog, he has been my husband's best friend is good times and bad. He has been there with my husband in the trenches of PTSD. Sig, is my 5 year old daughters best friend who has grown up with her. Sig is only 4 years old. He is only four years old.

And while I understand this is a long shot, and that asking the public for money is not something I am thrilled about, I want to know we did everything and tried everything we could. I want to confirm the diagnosis so we can have a chance of having Sig around longer. If you can and are able, we greatly appreciate you. If you can't, we understand. And we appreciate you greatly too.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.

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03/18/2025

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Over the weekend my husband's dog, Sig, started showing rapidly progressing alarming symptoms. We took him to the vet today and the vet suspects a few different things. It could either be MUE, which is inflammation of his brain and spinal cord, or cancer on his brain or spine. If MUE, he could be treated with lifelong medication. We unfortunately can not afford the MRI to confirm the diagnosis. We are facing having to put Sig down without being able to confirm and know in our hearts we did everything we could.
Sig, was a birthday gift for my husband, John, who is a combat veteran. And while Sig is NOT service dog, he has been my husband's best friend is good times and bad. He has been there with my husband in the trenches of PTSD. Sig, is my 5 year old daughters best friend who has grown up with her. Sig is only 4 years old. He is only four years old.

And while I understand this is a long shot, and that asking the public for money is not something I am thrilled about, I want to know we did everything and tried everything we could. I want to confirm the diagnosis so we can have a chance of having Sig around longer. If you can and are able, we greatly appreciate you. If you can't, we understand. And we appreciate you greatly too.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.

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02/23/2025

01/25/2025

Client and her dog demonstrating excellent leash manners at home depot today. 👍🐶👏
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01/21/2025

Nola and visited the Atlanta Airport in preparation for our first flight tomorrow. Her skills were on point and we had a great experience. I've never had so much fun at an airport. We are ready to experience our first flight tomorrow.

12/21/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours

11/29/2024

Hello everyone,

I would like to kindly request your attention and support for a very special cause. My friend's son, Aiden, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at the tender age of three. Despite this challenging diagnosis, Aiden remains determined to live his life to the fullest.

Aiden has a deep passion for meeting and working with Police K9s. He particularly loves the Malinois and Shepherds that his mother owns and trains. His radiant smile has the power to brighten up any room he enters.

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Thank you for your kindness and consideration. Together, we can make a positive impact on Aiden's journey.

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11/04/2024

I have a 20 week malinois that needs a good, suitable home. Please message me for more details.
There will absolutely be a thorough screening process. I want to ensure this pup ends up in forever home.

What would make someone good owner?
Patience, fenced in yard, time to train, time to dedicate appropriate sports, understand that mal pups do bite, nip. Someone who has had experience with high drive breeds.

If you do not have these things, do not ask. It will be no.

10/22/2024

Mr. Cooper is en route to Hawaii. It has been a distinct privilege to be a part of Cooper and his owner's training journey. From initially hearing "he is not particularly food motivated. He barks at other dogs on our walks" to witnessing him successfully pass all three Canine Good Citizen programs, being rewarded throughout with fresh pet treats. He and his owners dedicated themselves diligently to achieving their objectives within a short timeframe. We accomplished it, and we did it as a collaborative team!

I am immensely proud of you all! Cooper, I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time on the beautiful beach, my friend! I eagerly anticipate seeing all the photographs your mother shares with me.

10/06/2024

So proud of this team. They have come so far.

09/04/2024

Please take a moment to sign the petition to help us stop Jeff McArthur.

Jeff McArthur of Sentinel Canine out of Talladega county Alabama has abused and unalived several dogs in his care.
He not only filmed his gamebred APBT unaliving a malinois that was tied to a tree. But he encouraged it, he gained pleasure out of it, he said "oh my god, good boy"
Jeff McArthur starved dogs on the daily. Jeff McArthur unalived several dogs in his care, presumed unalived the same way the malinois in the video was.
Jeff McArthur is being protected by the local justice system around him. Perhaps because he and his family are tied to a dog fighting ring. Perhaps the people in charge of stopping people like Jeff McArthur are not stopping Jeff because they have something to hide in relation to this dog fighting ring.
Jeff McArthur needs to be stopped. And we need help. We have escalated this up the justice system food chain and no one cares. Alabama governor Ivey has said "It is not my job" she is too worried about all her photo ops.

Please sign and share the petition. Help us draw a line in the sand with these people who abuse dogs.

As a dog trainer I am disgusted by people claiming to be trainers only to abuse dogs. I am sick of people like this in my industry. I am sick of dog owners being scared.

Enforce Animal Protection Laws Against Jeff McArthur of Sentinel Canine, Alpine, AL