The Grounded Pooch

01/09/2025

01/08/2025

Keep an eye out for Tootsie, folks. It’s cold and she needs to get home.

**UPDATE: REUNITED**
Tootsie is still missing and we desperately need to get her home before the winter storm hits us. Last seen Tuesday 1/7 at Staples near Hughes Rd and Hwy 72 in Madison. If you have any information on her whereabouts please call the number on the flyer or message our page. Thank you!

01/03/2025

Happy New Year!

We are so thankful for each and every one of our clients who make it possible for us to live this crazy dog life. We love your pups like they are our own and appreciate your trust in us.

As we finish up year two and move into year three of running our home based business we’re making a few changes to make things function a bit more smoothly for us.

- We are available - BY APPOINTMENT - for pickup/drop off from 730a-730p seven days a week (including holidays). Appointments help us ensure we have the house set up and your pups items ready when you arrive.

- Pickup/drop off outside of regular business hours is available for a $25 fee.

- All pickup/drop off is done curbside to keep things inside the house as calm as possible. You are always welcome to set up a time to come see our set up inside the house or ask for video/photos of your pups during their stay.

- We function most efficiently with great communication from our clients, so we ask that you always text us when you’re on the way. This will ensure that we aren’t spending a lot of time in waiting mode and we can maximize playtime for everyone.

- Our base boarding fee is now $50/night for up to two dogs, and an additional $20/night for additional pups in the family.

- A $50 fee will be charged for any boarding booking cancelled less than 48 hours prior to the stay. Stays cancelled less than 24 hours prior will be charged a minimum of $50 but not more than half the full booking fee.

- Daycare is available Monday - Saturday from 730a - 530p. Our fee is $15 for a half day and $25 for a full day, per dog. Early/late pickup fees apply as stated above.

- Training and behavioral services are offered within Madison County at $100/hr within a ten mile radius of our home in the city of Madison. Addition distance will be an extra $25 per visit.

We will be adding all these changes to our website soon. We look forward to continuing to love on your pups in 2025!

01/02/2025

DOG REFUSE TREATS AT TIMES?

😣 If you are trying to work with your dog there are a few things that can indicate your dog is what we call "over threshold" - in which your dog's stress levels are too high to properly learn, listen or think properly.

‼️ Thresholds are important in training because they can make or break your success.

There are several indicators that your dog is over threshold. (Not an exhaustive list!)
👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

1️⃣ Refusing food

2️⃣ Spitting out food

3️⃣ Barking/lunging

4️⃣ Appearing to "not listen"

5️⃣ Heavy panting

⏱ If your dog frequently goes over threshold and you aren't sure what to do, or if what you're doing isn't working, it's time to start a behavior modification program to get it under control!

🦸🏼 Get in touch with the proper professional for optimal results.

📸 The attached handout/image (click to enlarge) is from Grisha Stewart's BAT protocol (Behavior Adjustment Training) and shows stress on a very lovely illustrated, easy-to-understand scale. Illustrated by Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin

———


———
Stacy Greer, CPDT-KA
🐕🐩🐕‍🦺🦮

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
© 2024 Stacy Greer
All rights reserved. Feel free to share via the “Share” link to the original post. Downloading for redistribution online or in print form is strictly prohibited.

12/31/2024

We can help you get started! Email or message us to schedule a consultation.

Also, follow Sunshine Dog Training & Behavior because they post great videos and tips!

12/07/2024

Ms. Bijou graduated from her training with us today. We are so proud of her and all the hard work her moms put in to reach their goals!!

11/01/2024

Our Thanksgiving week boarding schedule is FULL! Don’t wait until it’s too late to book for Christmas because that week is filling quickly.

Message us today to save your spot!

10/22/2024

We can help you find a play group locally.

10/18/2024

🐕‍🦺 WHAT DOES "HEEL" MEAN⁉️

📖 Heel is a formal obedience cue for a dog to stay at your left side, almost right on your left leg, maintain eye contact with you at all times & follow your cues while walking with your pace, regardless of speed (dog must slow you when you slow, speed up when you do, etc.). The dog must also immediately sit when the owner comes to a halt.

🚫🚶🏻‍♀️🐕 As a pet owner that doesn't do competitive dog obedience, sport, or utility, you never need to teach your dog heel.
——

AS A PET DOG TRAINER I TEACH HOW TO . . .

🔸 get your dog to walk on a loose leash

🔸 have a dog that doesn't pull on leash

🔸 walk your dog so that everyone is comfortable
——

LOOSE LEASH WALKING SHOULD LOOK LIKE . . .

🐕‍🦺 A dog that is on a loose leash, no tension

😁 A walk that is enjoyable without yanking & corrections

🌸 A walk that allows a dog to sniff but not pull

🎥 Video of proper heel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABHT8o0PEEQ
——


——

Stacy Greer, CPDT-KA
🐕🐩🐕‍🦺🦮

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
© 2024 Stacy Greer

All rights reserved. Feel free to share via the “Share” link to the original post. Downloading for redistribution online or in print form is strictly prohibited.

10/10/2024

We can help you navigate life with your anxious pup. Send us a message!

10/02/2024

This is our philosophy, as well. Let us help you learn how to work cooperatively with your dog.