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Are you aware of what is influencing your dog's behavior? Now you can check out the latest Urban Trotters EXCLUSIVE post...
03/04/2025

Are you aware of what is influencing your dog's behavior? Now you can check out the latest Urban Trotters EXCLUSIVE post to learn more! This article briefly examines the early life, health, and genetic factors that could influence dogs and some other resources that will help you learn more. Don't feel like reading? You're in luck, this article features a read-aloud!

www.urbantrottersgr.com/exclusive/factors-influencing-dog-behavior

New EXCLUSIVE post alert! 🚨To start the new year, we're sharing a quick look into what dogs feel. Now featuring a read a...
01/31/2025

New EXCLUSIVE post alert! 🚨

To start the new year, we're sharing a quick look into what dogs feel. Now featuring a read aloud audio clip in case you don't want to read the post!

Find the link to the new post here: www.urbantrottersgr.com/exclusive/what-do-dogs-feel. Let us know what you think! πŸ₯°

Did you know you get body camera footage when you sign your dog up for Urban Trotters? These silly faces could be what y...
01/27/2025

Did you know you get body camera footage when you sign your dog up for Urban Trotters?

These silly faces could be what you find in your footage!

Isn't Olivia the sweetest?

12/24/2024
The snow can't stop us! Can you tell how each of these pups are feeling about the cold, snowy weather? Reading dog body ...
12/02/2024

The snow can't stop us! Can you tell how each of these pups are feeling about the cold, snowy weather?

Reading dog body language is part of the job. As their caretakers, we need to know how the dogs are feeling in their environment. We also watch for abnormalities in the usual routine and prepare to change plans on a dime if necessary.

It's a unique job but these guys are worth every second of the cold. πŸ₯Άβ€οΈ

If you are looking for more resources on reading dog body language, Brenda Aloff's book Canine Body Language, A Photographic Guide is a must-read!

www.goodreads.com/book/show/161445.Canine_Body_Language

This holiday season, give the gift of more exercise and enrichment for your dog. This small business needs you! 🎁It's ge...
11/25/2024

This holiday season, give the gift of more exercise and enrichment for your dog. This small business needs you! 🎁

It's getting chillier but that doesn't stop these Trotters from enjoying their regularly scheduled outdoor time. I bet your dog would love to join in! ❄️

While you work, your dog could be outside checking their favorite sniff stops and getting their steps in. πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

Know a friend, family member, or coworker who could use a drop-in dog care service? Send them our way, we're accepting new clients! πŸ—£

Joey wants to thank you all for the donations for his tooth surgery! Because of you, we have received 40% of the total f...
10/30/2024

Joey wants to thank you all for the donations for his tooth surgery! Because of you, we have received 40% of the total for the surgery! I am beyond thankful for everyone's support during such tumultuous times.

In this photo you can see his left eye is slightly sunken in. It's subtle but concerning. This is a sign of Horner's Syndrome that I hope will resolve after the teeth are removed. πŸ˜₯

If you can take a moment to share his fundraiser or donate what you can, it would mean so much to us. ❀️

www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-joeys-urgent-medical-care

Today, I ask my friends for help. This is the Urban Trotters' mascot, Joey. He's in the logo! I am raising money to cove...
10/26/2024

Today, I ask my friends for help. This is the Urban Trotters' mascot, Joey. He's in the logo! I am raising money to cover the cost of his surgery for tooth extraction. He has been dealing with an incredibly painful condition called tooth resorption and has an appointment for surgery to remove the teeth affected most.

The vet quoted us $2,600 to $2,870 for the surgery. He has an appointment on November 12th to have the teeth removed. This bill is not feasible for us and would create major financial stress for our family, even when considering Care Credit. If you can help by donating or sharing this fundraiser, it would help us immensely. I know times are tough, so if you cannot donate, please share. Thank you. ❀️

https://www.gofundme.com/manage/donate-to-joeys-urgent-medical-care

Hey y'all! This is something I'm very excited about! At the beginning of October, I received my Low Stress Handling Silv...
10/21/2024

Hey y'all! This is something I'm very excited about!

At the beginning of October, I received my Low Stress Handling Silver Certification! This means more experienced and effective handling of your pup during all scheduled services. If you'd like to learn more about this certification, visit for more info!

It's time to call out a harmful name in the dog community. Coming from someone who used to believe in his methodology, I...
09/28/2024

It's time to call out a harmful name in the dog community. Coming from someone who used to believe in his methodology, I can now say I know better. -AM Hutchings/Owner

BEYOND CESAR MILLAN

20 YEARS LATER.....The following review was submitted to National Geographic by Dr. Andrew Luescher, DVM, Ph.D, DACVB (board-certified veterinary behaviorist).

Dr. Luescher, former director of the Purdue University Veterinary Behavior Clinic was asked to provide feedback on "Dog Whisperer" tapes prior to the show's airing.

In this letter to National Geographic (date unknown), Dr. Luescher writes,

"I think this series, if aired, would be a major embarrassment for National Geographic. It is not stimulating or thought-provoking, since none of the presented techniques are new. They are outdated and have long been abandoned by most responsible trainers, let alone behaviorists, as inappropriate and cruel. I very much hope National Geographic will pull the plug on this program."

Please read the entire letter (It's not long.) and share: http://beyondcesarmillan.weebly.com/andrew-luescher.html

This program and trainers who have mimicked the behavior seen in this program have done so much damage to the dog training industry, dogs, and the human-animal bond.

I have met and spoken to Dr. Luescher personally, and I share his sentiments, as do all other trainers in the evidence-based, best practice camp. Meanwhile, much of the unsuspecting public still looks to National Geographic as an authority and has no idea it has thrown science to the wind, at least in terms of dog behavior and training.

Cindy Ludwig, MA, BS, RN, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Canine Connection LLC
Willard, MO

Image copyright Valder Beebe Show, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Cesar_Millan_Mar_2018.png

I am so thankful to have fun on the job! These pups are just the best.🐾 -AM Hutchings (Company Owner) Are looking to add...
09/17/2024

I am so thankful to have fun on the job! These pups are just the best.🐾 -AM Hutchings (Company Owner)

Are looking to add more exercise and enrichment to your dog's week? Urban Trotters can help!

With caring and intentional quality time, your dog can thrive while you continue tending to life's demands.

Urban Trotters has come a long way since being established in 2021. It will continue working toward an equitable and community-centered future!

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
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