Roben Kennedy Pet Concierge & Training

10/20/2024

Roben Kennedy Pet Concierge & Training is incredibly honored to have been voted as a Neighborhood Fave for 2024!!!

THANK YOU to our FaBuLoUs clients for making our business dreams come true!

Looking forward to many more years of serving our wonderful neighbors with training 🤩 & caring for your beloved pets! 🎉

10/09/2024

Do you know what I’m the most proud of??? 💕MY STUDENTS🌟!!!

This AH-MAZING video is of almost 10
month old Lulu, who was adopted by her owners from a local shelter at 8weeks old. We started working together shortly after adoption— yes lessons as a baby puppy—and she and her people have worked very hard together!🎉🌟💫

This morning at the end of a lesson with Lulu and her mom, she and her DAD demonstrated this FABULOUS game that Dad created with Lulu! I have watching all of the SKILLS Lulu uses here!!! 🤩Lulu is one cute little smarty pants!!!

KUDOS to Team Lulu!!! 🤩🎉

10/09/2024

This was a TOUGH one to complete— the subject matter of canine aggression is rough, especially on emotions—but I am SO proud of myself for sticking with it and getting it DONE!!! 🤩

A special thank you to my sweet, but troubled girl, Phoebe, who I *know* is waiting for me at The Bridge. Your short life was NOT in vain and now I understand, somewhat at least, why: Your story created an enormous desire— really a DRIVE— in me to further my education and understanding of the canine brain & behavior. Now, I can help others.

I miss you my silly, brilliant, beautiful girl.

Roben Kennedy, Licensed Family Paws Educator, Master Course Agression in Dogs graduate, and current student in L.E.G.S.

10/07/2024

Working MY brain this time toward finishing Michael Shikashio’s Master Course— Aggression in Dogs. 😎😁

10/07/2024

Love this! Family Paws Educators, check this one out! 🥰

The CORRECT way to use a playpen: 🤣

09/22/2024

It IS the Little Things…🌟

As many know, Fynn was found stuck in a service area frontage space behind a chain link fence ON the freeway, SO, for Fynn, vehicles rushing by are NOT cool. We also don’t know how long Fynn was on the street, (and his brain is now only 21 months old LOL) so, getting and *keeping* his attention has become a big goal of mine, as well as helping to grow his confidence in himself and in me having his back.

During one of our very first practice sessions just in front of my house, a Fed Ex truck drove by and he took off for my front door! After I composed myself, I was incredibly thankful for two huge things: 1) he ran TOWARDS my FRONT DOOR and 2) I had a solid strong leash attached to my waist! BUT, it reminded me that Fynn had a big issue with vehicles—- well duh!?!?

Since then, we’ve been really working hard on loose leash walking, learning to just settle and watch cars pass our yard, and lots of self check-ins. (A tip— seriously think about using a longer leash for this!!! I took an online webinar on this and now I use either a 10 foot or 15 foot biothane leash. Adding the length actually works extremely well!)

For the past couple of weeks we’ve been also sneaking in smidgins of heel work, and walking confidently on a short section of the busy 4 lane street we use to get to get into my neighborhood. It’s been a process.

Well, today, my sweet, silly boy was a ROCK STAR! 🤩He was able to do several short sessions of heeling, only pulled for the first couple of cuckoo minutes, and he did DOWN STAYS on a busy 4 lane street!!!! (Granted it’s a Sunday morning so the traffic volume is much lower than normal) Fynn STAYED and he was actually quite relaxed!!! 🤩🌟🎉I’m so proud that I have tears in my eyes. 😍

AND AND AND he self corrects his position in the second video after the treat bounces! OMG I didn’t notice that until I watched the videos to post!!! 🎉

09/20/2024

Taking many, many breaks as I’m working my way *slowly* through Michael Shikashio’s Master Course— Aggression in Dogs. (Reminds me of a few sections of my Family Paws Educator course— it’s REALLY tough to watch some of the videos. ☹️ )

OK, Back to expanding my education…

09/19/2024

09/14/2024

This is brilliant!!! Watch to the end about how she starts her puppies on the front clip of the harness!!! I have learned so much from this trainer and she also happens to own Rottweilers and has a cool Irish accent 😉

08/20/2024

I recently read on a couple of local trainers websites that puppies younger than 12-14 weeks are “incapable of learning basic obedience type skills.” 🤔 Personally I’ve found this to be quite the opposite. (And current canine behavioral research supports my experience.) The key is very short sessions and making it FUN! Here’s Cooper, aka Mr Smartie pants, at 9 1/2 weeks old and 18.2 lbs showing what he knows. Enjoy!

08/01/2024

Local Friends stop and get dessert!!! Project Survival’s Cat Haven needs our help to keep their big cat sanctuary and world conservation efforts going!

Today, tomorrow and Saturday eat until you can eat no more! Tell them you are helping Project Survival's Cat Haven and they will donate part of the sales to us.

08/01/2024

Living in the Central Valley, it’s super important to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in our pets. Cool your pet immediately— cool water on their belly and feet especially and take inside to A/C and then GET HELP.

And please do NOT walk your dogs in the hottest part of the day! Your pup could suffer anything from 2nd or 3rd degree burns on their feet to not surviving heat stroke! Always check the temperature of the concrete and asphalt BEFORE attending to walk— if it’s too hot for the back of your own hand, it’s too hot for their feet!

It's HOT out there! ☀️ 🔥 Please be cautious about having your dog accompany you to outdoor events (especially if they are on pavement!) and be sure they have lots of shade and fresh water when they do need to be outside. Do you know how to recognize signs of heat stroke in dogs?

If you observe these signs, get your dog out of the heat and to a veterinarian immediately - heat stroke can escalate fast!

Read more about it here: https://otto.vet/pawsitive-heatwave-solutions/

07/23/2024

This is a mind blowing read about how medical issues drive behavior. This POOR POOR horse!

My brain, for many reasons, focuses on the WHY behind behaviors of my own dogs, but especially those of my clients. It’s what drives me to continue educating myself.

I don’t work with horses, however I sincerely hope I never run across an animal dealing with this level of pain. God Bless you, Peggy, for giving us the gift of education and understanding through your life.

08/15/2023

🎊I PASSED!!!! 🎊

I'm an official Family Paws Parent Educator!!!

07/02/2023

Coming soon…..4th of July!!!

(Graciously given permission to share this by my good friend Kathy Nelson-Longwell Thank you, Kathy!)

NOW is the time to create a plan if your pet has fireworks anxiety!!! (All animals 🐕🐈🐇🦔can be afraid of fireworks.)

Read below for some tips to help you navigate Independence Day🇺🇲 from your Neighborhood Dog Trainer & Pet Concierge. 🐕🐱🦄

1. Talk with your veterinarian NOW about the use of medication if anxiety is severe.
2. Be sure your pet is wearing a well fitting collar-- WITH TAGS--even if your pet doesn't always wear a collar.
3. Bring your pets INSIDE or at least into a well secured garage, dog run or laundry room. Usually an interior room with no windows blocks noise & vibrations best) Use a crate only if your dog is trained to sees the crate as a safe place.
4. Use a loud fan or radio to help filter noise and vibration.
5. Exercise your dog throughout the day to help alleviate stress.
6. Prepare high value food rewards to give your dog during the fireworks. This may include….stuffed kongs that are frozen, raw marrow bones, long lasting chews, food puzzles, etc.
7. If your dog is able to do so, play your dogs favorite games during the celebration. (Tug, fetch, etc…)
8. Wrap your pet up snuggly in a towel, sheet blanket, or even an ace bandage (don't wrap up their head). The slight pressure helps soothe their nervous system and also helps to prevent them from feeling vibration and electrical charges in the air.
9. Make sure no one is able to accidentally let your pet out of its safe place, especially if you have guests over celebrating!!!
10. Reach out to your dog trainer for additional help.

03/31/2023

Make yourself worth coming back to!!!