Eleza Kerfoot, Paws In Progress

07/16/2024

Nothing fancy - Tips to keep your pup cool during summer travel.

Lengthy tips and reviews below….

Ryobi fans are invaluable for summer and if you’re sitting outside this summer they make misting ones that can sit on a home depot bucket!

There is a cool product called a Noggle for getting Air to the backseat for kids. I have one and think it’s great… but it’s $60! And I needed 4! So we came up with insulated dryer vent held by gorilla tape and it works just as well! I’m sure you could get craftier but this is working and this is not my primary transport vehicle we only take the van when hauling the trailer for longer trips. The Honda pilot has A/C in the rear for 3rd row seating (our primary vehicle)

Lastly let’s talk about those beds!
I gotta be honest when I bought these last summer I hated them because my dog hated them - because I apparently didn’t know how to use them. 🤦‍♀️
I soaked them and put them in her kennel same day soaking wet and she was insistent someone had peed in her kennel and it was wet and gross.
By luck… I tried them again this summer for dock diving. I got them wet the morning of -but planned ahead and had them sitting out. Put them in the car in crates - they were damp but not soaking at that point and the dogs loved them - nice and cool. 4 days later they were still cool to the touch. So it became a must grab for this trip we went on.
So incase you have a princess like I do… let it dry for an hour or so and don’t put in the crate soaking wet.
We’re going on day 6 and the van has baked parked in the sun (without us in it/ without the A/C running) better part of the trip and the mats are STILL cool to the touch. VERY impressed and have fully changed my view of this product.

We drove to Oregon and back in an uninsulated vehicle and with these little additions / adjustments the dogs weren’t even panting driving through Redding when it was 110 out!

06/30/2024

4th of July Necessities + Tips

1st - Collar on your dog with current phone number. At the bare minimum piece of painters tape on the collar with your phone number.

2nd - No unsupervised potty breaks outside this week. Dogs jump fences and break through fences when spooked.
Close your doggy doors this week. Don’t allow free access in and out.
If you know your dog gets spooked aim for early dinners if possible 3/4pm-ish so they have time to digest and potty before dark instead of having to be out in the later evenings after dark.
Consider using a leash EVEN in your yard for your evening potties.

Any walks off your property make sure your collar is snug enough there is no chance of them slipping out.

If you normally allow some off leash freedom on your walks - use a leash this week.

Want to escape the fireworks ? 💥
Go to a place that doesn’t allow them!
Take a couple night vacay with your dog.
Basically anywhere in the forest!
So many options…
Nevada County (as stated in the shared post )
Tahoe National Forest …
The list goes on and on but those are closest.
Airbnb, hotel, campground…. Whatever suites your fancy.

We live in Unincorporated Placer County and are just far enough away from the neighborhoods and towns that we are lucky to have no trouble here and be able to offer sanctuary to our client pups if needed.

Kids and families should get to enjoy their fireworks if they want to. And many solid confident dogs aren’t even phased by them.

But error on the side of caution and be proactive in helping your dog stay safe.

If you know your dog has stress with loud noises hopefully these tips will help.

If you’re unable to escape with your dog and you know your dog is going to be panicking- PLEASE call your vet and ask what meds options might be available to help them through this. Monday 1st thing! Your vet will be BUSY this week.

06/05/2024

06/05/2024

06/01/2024

Advanced classes are back !

There is just nothing better than working with dog owners who want to KEEP doing more with their dogs and want to keep improving that relationship, teamwork and strengthening their obedience and reliability.

www.pawsinprogress.com/advanced-classes.html

01/03/2024

Dewey!

Has been training with us for a month and he’s pretty awesome.

Hes now ready for his own adventure buddy.

Watch to learn more about Dewey.

12/30/2023

5 Tips to a better recall

1. Make your word SACRED! Only use your recall word when you are ready and willing to go get your dog if they don’t comply the 1st time

2. Reward with what your dog finds valuable (could be treats, for many dogs it’s getting released back to that smell they wanted to smell, or play with their dog friend

3. Practice frequently! Practice makes progress.

4. Practice with distractions. Toss kibble out and call your dog away from it on your living room floor and out in the backyard BEFORE you expect them to do it away from home.

5. If you had to go get them or help them when you called the 1st time, repeat until they are putting in the effort to come to you.

You don’t want recall to mean mom will come get me do you? 😉

Happy Training! Beautiful weather out today.

Put a longline on your dog and go exploring and practice your recalls.