The Family Companion

10/03/2025

Our hero !

10/02/2025

Our Fall group classes are released through 2025! Classes are approproriate for all ages and levels. To schedule please contact: Marcia Ritchie at 716-592-0802

SNYDER: Fisher’s Friends Dog Daycare
Instructor: Jill Gmitrowski
Wednesday: Starting October 8th

SPRINGVILLE: Springville First United Methodist
Instructor: Gary Reitmeier CPDT-KA
Thursday: Starting October 30th

AMHERST: Calvary Lutheran Church
Instructor: Gary Reitmeier CPDT-KA
Monday: Starting November 3rd

HAMBURG: Ruff Relations Dog Daycare
Instructor: Marcia Ritchie LVT, CPDT-KA , VTS-Behavior
Tuesday: Starting November 4th

Thank you for your continued support of The Family Companion! Because of YOU we're still going strong as THE BEST some forty plus years later!

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

NEW Italiano Chicken Flight! Get it every Wednesday.

•Chicken Parmesan
•Chicken Abruzzi
•Buffalo Chicken Parm

$30 includes choice of soup or dinner salad!
Reservations are highly recommended.

09/29/2025

“No one ever told me that the scars from dog bites would be nothing compared to the scars each dog leaves on our hearts when we think we failed them.”

Michael Shikashio, opened the Aggression in Dogs Conference with a reminder of the hidden weight so many professionals carry. Beyond the techniques and long hours, it is the stories that stay with us. The dogs trembling with fear. The guardians facing impossible choices. The nights we question if we did enough.

This community is where we remind each other that we are not alone in that weight. The work is difficult, but it matters deeply. And together we find the strength to keep showing up.

09/18/2025

First night of puppy class in Hamburg & look at these two cuties!

09/15/2025

Excellent advice!

How to use happy visits to reduce stress in veterinary clinics. Learn more: https://go.navc.com/41y1G9K

09/07/2025

Classes starting Hamburg location
Tuesdays Sept 9th
Family Companion & Puppy PreSchool classes
716-592-0802
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08/28/2025

Our next to final Wednesday Walk in WNY at The Tribute Gardens was a blast!
Next week’s Commencement in Elmwood Village has a couple spots left!!

08/26/2025

NATIONAL DOG DAY!
Let’s see yours!
Ready - Set - GO!