Sniffspot Oakdale CA

07/07/2024

Today I am so proud of Ziggy! Ziggy was pulled from the Turlock Animal Shelter a couple of years ago. He was languishing and in danger of being PTS. We rescued him and he was adopted but it didn't work out. He was returned a couple of weeks later for possibly killing a cat. He and my son Joey became friends and eventually, Joey adopted him.

My friend Crystal and I have been teaching group training classes together. As we prepared, she noticed Ziggy and thought he could be a good demo dog for our classes. Ziggy is a fast learner and really wants to please people.

I have a client with a fearful German Shepherd that likes to express himself with his teeth. Because I can't handle his dog yet and the dog decided he wasn't going to work in the heat, we kenneled him up and I got Ziggy out. I wanted my client to know what he could expect from his dog and to develop leadership & training skills to practice with his dog at home.

Today, we worked on two emergency techniques, the perfect sit, hold/wait, release, loose leash walking & the first 3 items on the AKC Canine Good Citizen list. Because Ziggy knew what he was doing, we were able to cover all of these items quickly despite the heat. It gave my client the ability to know what to expect from his dog, to know what to practice this week and develop some muscle memory to continue building his leadership skills. I followed up by sending links to our YouTube training page.

Training is such a positive investment in the welfare of a dog and the entire family. I'm really proud of my client and Ziggy and can't wait to see the progress that is made with my client's dog as he grows in his handling skills!!

YouTube Training Channel: https://www.youtube.com/-and-Dexter

07/06/2024

It's so heartbreaking to see all of the lost & found posts today. Thankfully, some made it home but many did not. I'm posting this now so you can be prepared for next year.

Dogs that normally don't jump fences or stay close to home may be motivated to jump a fence when frightened enough. Once they're gone, it's very challenging to find them when they're in fight or flight mode.

Please keep your dogs inside and/or in a kennel on the 4th of July. I've kept mine on a leash in the house because they were so scared. If you're going out or will be out of town, consider kenneling your dog.

If your dog has to potty late at night, keep your dog on a leash, just this once. A random "boom" and your dog can be lost in an instant.

The next time you go to the vet with your dog, talk to your vet about meds/options for the 4th. You're already there and paid for the time. Discuss options that are right for your dog, your dog's breed and personality. It's better to be prepared ahead of time than hoping for the best on the 3rd or 4th.

If your dog is sensitive to noise, start working on desensitization with a trainer exposing your dog to scary stimulus gradually.

Make sure your dog is microchipped, has a collar with your information on it and even consider getting a Fi Collar that will lead you in the direction of where your dog is heading.

Do these things NOW because the next 4th of July will be here before you know it!

If you have any additional tips for the 4th of July, please add them in the comments.

03/19/2024

Why PRIVATE dog parks are SO VALUABLE!

02/16/2024

Hi Friends! This sweet boy is on the euthanasia list at the Stanislaus Animal Shelter in Modesto. He's an 8 month old Dogo Argentino. If you or anyone you know might be interested in him, please get to the shelter ASAP to visit this boy and hopefully take him home.

02/06/2024

My friend Crystal Dyrcz-Smith and I trapped this pup on Valley View Drive in Oakdale this morning. Apparently it has been running around town for quite a while now. I'll be taking it to the Oakdale Animal Shelter today to see if it has a chip. Will keep everyone posted.

07/24/2023

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03/15/2023

This is very sad & evil!

Mar. 13—A highly poisonous fluid was found mixed into a large puddle of rainwater at a Modesto dog park last week, prompting a temporary closure. The Modesto Fire Department responded to the dog park at 601 Morris Avenue on Thursday. Upon testing, the water firefighters learned it contained antifr...

02/18/2023

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Seek: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app

Merlin Bird: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org

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06/22/2022

✨DID YOU KNOW?!✨
SniffSpot Oakdale’s owner, Debbie, also provides dog training services! Find out more information on her page:

https://www.facebook.com/caninecoachingwithdebbiekCA

06/19/2022

06/06/2022

Yesterday's training was so much fun . . . a pack of three! Learning how to not pull one the leash along w/basic obedience. 10 minutes of practice a day will make a HUGE difference the the results.

06/01/2022

Adding to my doggie repertoire! Looking forward to helping you life your BEST life with your pups!!🐾

05/11/2022

What items are most important to you when you visit a Sniffspot?
A. Safe place to run
B. Toys
C. Treats
D. Water
E. Agility course
F. Seating
G. Picnic Area
H. Add your suggestion in the comments

05/10/2022

When you visit a Sniffspot location, how does that help you and your dog(s)? What is your favorite aspect of visiting Sniffspot?

05/08/2022

Good morning Sniffspot friends! My love of dogs runs deep, especially for those that are troubled and have no hope. I hope you enjoy this story about Tabitha. There's always hope for dogs that need us!!

04/29/2022

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04/28/2022

🐾While awaiting Sniffspot Oakdale to reopen, I am offering dog training. One of my first clients is Sloane. Sloan is a 1 year old Idaho S**g! The cutest furball with a TON of energy. Sloan loves to herd, jump, run and play. She has an amazing mom willing to invest in her. Together we've made some great progress!
🐾I've loved working with Sloan & Lucy! Sloan has learned to not jump on people, go to her bed, not herd people up and down the stairs and basic obedience. Her heeling is coming along and she now lets her mum slip her collar off an on without fuss! Still a work in progress but such amazing results thus far!
🐾I would love to help you with your pup(s) too! Message me for details!!

04/22/2022

Good morning Sniffspot Oakdale friends! I'm in the final stages of submitting the Use Permit!! What an endeavor! I've learned a LOT and I'm grateful for the people who have come to my rescue helping me with the areas I couldn't complete myself.

In the meantime, the dog training is going AMAZING! It's been wonderful to share my 40+ years of dog training experience with my clients. I love my clients and their pups and it's exciting to see progress!

I was asked recently, do you have any "not problem dogs"? LOL! I guess the answer to that is NO. As an adult, I've always had dogs that need extra help and professional training. I've kept up on training techniques of what works and what doesn't work.

Each dog is an individual, and just like kids, what works with one dog may not work with another. I love the challenge of figuring out what makes a dog tick and figuring out a plan of action.

If you need help with your dog(s), let me know and we can figure out a plan. My rates are very reasonable. Training is an investment that lasts the lifetime of your dog. I'm looking forward to helping you and your dog(s).

Check out adoptable Maverick! He's an Anatolian mix. Message me for more details if you're interested in knowing more about him.