Four Paw Sports Center

09/02/2024

Ever wonder about Flyball and if your dog might be interested in it? (Hint - it's more than just being nuts about tennis balls!) Check out our new Flyball Basics & Beyond class starting September 9! Learn more about it here:

08/29/2024

Register today for fall Rally Freestyle classes starting September 9th! https://shorturl.at/aqkmR

07/07/2024

We had a GREAT 4th of July Open House! Hopefully we wore out the dogs so the fireworks were a bit more tolerable, and everyone learned a bit about fun things to do with their dogs!

06/15/2024

04/25/2024

So glad to hear Seattle Veterinary Outreach is back on the road!!

🚑 🚑🚑 Rosie the Ambulance played a pivotal role as a founding member of Seattle Veterinary Outreach, serving as the mobile clinic during the program's initial phase and first 5 years. Unfortunately, with the extensive damage caused by the theft and vandalism, we decided it was time to bid farewell.

However, with incredible support from generous anonymous donors and overwhelming community solidarity, plus some good luck, we were able to purchase a new ambulance! This upgraded vehicle is larger, newer, and promises to deliver SVO's clinic operations for many years to come. We are immensely grateful for the outpouring of support received.

She does not have a name just yet...but stay tuned!

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04/21/2024

Join us for our Memorial Weekend Teacup Trial! The premium is now posted: https://www.fourpawsports.com/upcomingtrials Have as much fun as Beauty the Beagle has!

04/21/2024

I’m definitely a Star Trek fan, and definitely a Patrick Stewart fan. He’s not wrong!

Living with Dogs is Better

03/22/2024

So devastating to a great cause. Please donate if you can. They can use everything they can get. Check out their Amazon list too.

Below is an update for our supporters, we feel the love from all of you, and are so grateful. The most important thing right now is to keep the clinics going, and we're willing to do whatever we can. 🐾💙

After inspecting our ambulance, we are devastated by the vandalism it has suffered. The ignition is destroyed, several door locks are broken, the windshield was severely damaged during the theft of our backup camera, and a rear window was smashed. All medication, equipment, drawers, and cupboards in the ambulance were looted. Given that our beloved ambulance, Rosie, is an older model, the cost of repairs may surpass the value, leaving us without a vehicle. Until we know more from our insurance, we don’t know exactly what will happen.

If you are able to contribute, our high need supplies to begin outreach as soon as possible can be found on our Amazon Wishlist or please email [email protected].

***🚑🚛🚚 Additionally, we are in urgent need of a temporary large vehicle, such as a box truck, to continue our outreach clinics. If you can provide such assistance, please contact us directly at [email protected].

As we work to recover from this setback, we ask the community for help in restoring or replacing the ambulance and essential supplies needed for our clinics. If you can contribute, we invite you to visit our donation page at https://www.seattlevet.org/donatetoday

Continuing clinics as soon as possible is critical. As we navigate this challenge, we are dedicated to continue to support those who depend on our services. 🐶 🐱 🩷

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ENF18X68LK0I?ref_=wl_share

(For some reason some items are showing that they cannot be shipped to our wish list address. If you get this message, please ship to us at Woodhaven Veterinary Clinic at 23204 Edmonds Way Edmonds, WA 98026.)

03/21/2024

Register for our April session today! www.fourpawsports.com

03/10/2024

We hope you are as excited for our new Rally Freestyle class as Ghost is doing some leg weaves! Register today for our "ABC's of Rally FrEe" class beginning 4/8. bit.ly/ABCsofRallyFrEe

01/28/2024

Working spots are full for our Reactive Rover workshops on February 18th, but take advantage of our special offer for the auditing spots! https://bit.ly/FourPawSportsWorkshops

01/13/2024

Join us on February 18 for a Reactive Rover Workshop, featuring special guest trainer Eric Sanford of A Savvy Dog Training and Agility. There are two times available, and both working spots (with your dog) and also auditing spots (without your dog). Use the QR code or visit our website to book your spot today!

12/24/2023

Just in case you need a smile in what can be a stressful time! This is something we know, right?

09/22/2023

Great article from AKC about dog boredom. I would clarify something in the Socialization section though. They say to be "open on your walks for the chance to meet new neighbors and their canine companions". Please remember that on-leash greetings can be problematic. Dogs do not need to or want to greet every dog they see. Be respectful of the other dog and ASK if the dogs can interact. Learn about dog body language so you can tell if either dog is uncomfortable. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/bored-dogs-how-to-recognize-doggy-boredom-and-help/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_org&utm_campaign=20230920_posting&fbclid=IwAR0pMNTXC-OAnNupiwoJR7qETcLkzqUTZheJsMv7I9mY9X4QLSxKSVJH-Mk

Do dogs get bored? Absolutely! Read on to learn the signs of boredom and tons of tips for making sure your dog is getting all the stimulation they need

08/19/2023

Hiring cleaning help! Contact us for more info.

08/01/2023

Teacup trial over Labor Day weekend (Sun & Mon) 9/3 & 9/4! Get the premium here:

06/22/2023

To all you puppy owners especially! We talk in our first week of class about toys that make them think. Today at Costco I found this! Adorable.

06/13/2023

The Fourth of July can be very hard for some dogs. Fireworks can be frightening, and we have some great ideas!​

Join us on July 4, anytime between 12:00 and 5:00 to give your dog some exercise (tire them out physically), learn about dog sports (tire them out mentally), and learn how different sports and activities can help them throughout the year!

We will also be having a short talk every hour about how to work with your dog to overcome concerns about loud sounds.

The $15 fee for this event covers up to 90 minutes at our facility.

Visit our website now to pre-purchase your pass for this event!

04/20/2023

Interesting article! It can be challenging to know what training methods are used by trainers. It’s hard to know what to look for. My go to is what do they put out about their training methods, and what their credentials are. Continuing education is critical to keep up with the science. Most of Four Paw trainers hold at least one certification. My favorite quote from the study is “Given that many of the trainers in this sample did not provide solid information to their education background yet were highly sought after and rated by owners, there continues to be a lack of awareness by owners that they should hold trainers to higher expectations just like they do for their hair stylists.”

There are differences in words used by aversive and non-aversive trainers.

04/17/2023

We're having a Teacup Trial! After a long COVID haitus, mark your calendar for May 28 & 29 (the Sunday & Monday of Memorial Day weekend). We'll have 3 standard and 3 games each day. We'll also be welcoming the new owner of Teacup Dogs Agility Association, the Koleans, from the mid-west. Let's show them what a great group of Teacup people are in the Pacific NW!! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/TeacupPremium