Beach Dogs

01/05/2025

A legend in the world of animal behavior has passed.

About Karen Pryor Karen Pryor, publicity photo for Oceanic Institute, about 1968. Karen Pryor had many interests. She was an observer of the smallest detail (as a child she studied butterfly anatomy) but what made her life’s work exceptional was that she also saw the big picture. It would have bee...

12/30/2024

Happy New Year! I will be updating this site on a regular basis this week and adding content daily. I will be listing my upcoming classes in Coos Bay after the 1st of the year. Also, client house/dog sitting for a select and limited amount of people. So....come back soon to see the updates and photos!

09/23/2024

Just got back from the APDT conference! Amazing talent and networking!! They are now, APDT International. Association for Pet Dog Trainers, International. I truly HATE the word PET but sometimes you gotta let it go and this is one of those times!! This was the best "Reset" I have had in many moons!!!
APDT https://www.apdtconference.com/

Met some new BFFs!! If you are a trainer, go to the next one next year!!

The APDT Conference is the premier conference for professional dog trainers. Join us in Riverside, CA, September 18-20, 2024.

08/22/2024

08/22/2024

If you claim to have a service dog to get into specific places and they are NOT a true service dog, well first off, shame on you!! Please understand the difference between a service dog and a emotional support animal. https://activedogs.com/ada-law-information/

08/09/2024

Adopting a new dog into your household:

How do you introduce a new dog to your longtime canine friend? Here are some steps you can follow and helpful tips for introducing dogs.

08/03/2024

Do we really understand our own dogs behavior and really listen to what they are telling us? Most times we are so focused on the end result WE want, we are not paying attention to the stress it may be causing our dogs. Emily has a very good point here

Just because you’re using treats and toys, doesn’t mean you can do no harm. This video goes over recognizing signs to lookout for that your dog might be feel...

03/09/2024

Help us get Drake adopted!

https://riverviewkennels.com/blog/riverviews-vip-week-5

Over the last weeks, we’ve been on an incredible journey of transformation. We've invested hundreds of hours of care and thousands of dollars of resources and services into this handsome young pup- our Riverview VIP. We partnered with South Coast Humane Society - the real one in order to set Drake up for success- preparing him for his future family.

Help us transition him from shelter to his forever home by sharing this post far and wide.

We are ready to begin receiving applications for his adoption. This blog outlines the process and provides links for those interested

03/09/2024

Help spread the word!!

Help us get Drake adopted!

https://riverviewkennels.com/blog/riverviews-vip-week-5

Over the last weeks, we’ve been on an incredible journey of transformation. We've invested hundreds of hours of care and thousands of dollars of resources and services into this handsome young pup- our Riverview VIP. We partnered with South Coast Humane Society - the real one in order to set Drake up for success- preparing him for his future family.

Help us transition him from shelter to his forever home by sharing this post far and wide.

We are ready to begin receiving applications for his adoption. This blog outlines the process and provides links for those interested

02/17/2024

https://jasonheigl.foundation/

Over 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs–about 1 every 11 seconds–are euthanized in U.S. shelters every year. Help us change the statistics.