All About Dogs

08/03/2026

Dog and cat lovers!!!
If you know me well or were one of my dog training clients in the past 20 years, then you know I’m passionate about healthy pet food. I have recently partnered with pawTree. I was actually looking for something for my little adopted 14 year-old poodle’s horrible breath and for his runny eyes. I found this place and I would like to share.

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05/26/2026

I'm Looking for puppy classes!!!!
I know this is a stretch but hoping someone knows someone. I have hundreds of "friends" on here so lets see....
For those that don't really know me, I am a retired dog trainer - been retired about 2 years, and I have people reaching out trying to find a good puppy class. The need seems to be growing. One of the places I referred too has closed. I also know " What a Great dog" but they are a little far for some.
Please do not comment with negative comments but this is what I am looking for:
1. someone near McKinney/Allen area (Sherman is fine too)
2. someone who is certified through CCPDT or an accredited Force free/positive reinforcement equivalent or has several hundred hours (preferably) of positive based training/courses and has studied how dogs actually learn (understands association).
3. someone who does not use punishment based training in any way including: shock, prong, yelling, leash pops, intimidation or taking away the dogs food. Someone that does not use punishment "as their last resort". Sorry but I am not looking for a "balanced" trainer.
4. someone familiar with body language and does not just stick the puppies in a group together to play without caution/knowledge. Looking for well structured puppy classes (less than 5 months old). Also needs to understand the whole socializing vs. vaccines issue.
If you have used a trainer for your puppy that seems to fit the above criteria please let me know and tell me how your pup is doing 🙂
If you are a trainer I certainly dont mean to offend but this is how I trained for 18 plus years. I will not refer (and recommend) to anyone who does not train similar. I know there are some at least an hour from here but I am looking for someone closer. There are "trainers" popping up everywhere because it is not regulated, this is why I am looking for these specific qualifications.
If you know anyone that fits the above please let me know. Thanks!! See less

12/08/2025

My rescue friend has these two available. The white one is female. They are two and three years old and they lived in the same home. They are kid, friendly and dog friendly and house trained. Let me know if interested.