Blue Mountain Canine

01/28/2025

A wagging tail isn't always a sign of happiness! 🐶 .
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01/22/2025

Our puppy class for small breeds only is FULL. Thank you to everyone for their interest. Our next puppy class for all sizes will begin at the end of March so stay tuned.

01/20/2025

Today Pendleton has 5 more dogs that have CLASS (canine life and social skills)! Congratulations to Hesa, Dottie, Bonnie, Buddy, and Rusty for successfully completing their skill tests. Congratulations to their fantastic owners for training their dogs with confidence and joy. At Blue Mountain Canine we say, "train happy" and this class did just that!

01/17/2025

Last call for small breed puppy class. ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT! Reserve your spot by 1/21/25 to receive a free bonus skill. So far, our class has a chihuahua, yorkie, corgi, and shih tzu mix! What breed of pup will you bring to class? Reserve your spot by filling out this questionnaire: https://forms.gle/2on1zULtTL1tajzR6

01/14/2025

It can be challenging to practice reward-based training with a small breed because they're lower to the ground. One tip is to use a wooden or plastic spoon (metal can chip a tooth) with soft yummy food on it and let your dog have a lick or two. This way you can deliver a reward faster and not hurt your back.

If you have a small breed puppy (10 months or less), we have one spot left for our small breed puppy class beginning 2/2/25. Fill out this questionnaire to reserve your spot. https://forms.gle/scHcacikyQmYgKGo9

01/13/2025

Today our puppy class had our meeting strangers day. The point of this exercise is not only about socialization but awareness of canine body language and navigating consent for both dogs and dog lovers. We'd like to thank our usual crew of volunteers for making this event a success!

01/10/2025

Many animal professionals are familiar with the story of Clever Hans and for good reason. It highlights that animals read us and that sometimes we miss reading them. Check out this quick video to hear the whole story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVw7Iv1-muQ

01/07/2025

Window clings are an excellent tool when it comes to dogs barking at things passing a window. They block what the dog sees while still letting in light. If you rent your home, they are easily removed. Window clings come in a variety of designs and offer opportunities to teach your dog a different behavior. Check out this video on the difference a window cling can make for window reactivity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z6IaPGWLKY

01/06/2025

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT! Puppy class for small breeds only is already half full. Don't miss out on your small breed pup learning skills with other small dogs. Fill out this form to get registered today. https://forms.gle/MztgwyWJ1MU4JAzJ6

01/05/2025

Yesterday, Karen Pryor, a pioneer in positive reinforcement training using a clicker and author of the book Don't Shoot the Dog died. She lived until 91 years of age and lived with dementia in her later years. I'm not a big clicker trainer but took her trainer foundations course and learned so much. I am linking here to a free PDF copy of her excellent book on training and dog behavior. Like my collogues around the world, I am thankful for Karen's legacy.

https://clawbiespups.yolasite.com/resources/Don't%20shoot%20the%20dog.pdf

01/03/2025

"Body language is the window of truth to how your dog is feeling." -Jan Karow.
One of the absolute most important aspects of dog training is understanding what your dog is feeling & when. Spend time observing your dog's body in a variety of places and situations. Doing so will help you better predict your dog's potential reactivity and help your dog feel calmer. Check out this video & learn more about dog body language.

In this video, we go over the BASICS of understanding dog body language. The brief overview will help you understand what it means when your dog does a cert...

01/01/2025

Blue Mountain Canine wishes you and your four-legged friends a wonderful year ahead! We look forward to helping you meet your training goals for your family dog in 2025. Stay tuned for more programs, classes, and workshops in the coming year.

12/31/2024

New Years Eve can be fun for us but not so much for some dogs. Help your dog have a safe and calm night with these tips.

12/25/2024

We wish all our clients, friends, and collogues a Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah!

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas from Blue Mountain Canine! Here is a quick 1-minute video on Christmas safety for dogs. From exercise to foods to avoid, we hope this video will help your family and four legged companions a fantastic and safe howliday.

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12/19/2024

Small breed puppy owners rejoice! It's time for your puppy to get some CLASS (canine life & social skills)! Puppy manners for small breeds only begins February 2nd at the Recreation Center at 3pm. Class is filling fast. Registration ends 1/15/25. Fill out this form to get started. https://forms.gle/KGonGZcNPkscRhFs6

Small breed puppy guardians rejoice! Here is a class just for dogs like yours! This class focuses on key skills that will set your puppy up for a lifetime of safety, manners, and fun with an emphasis on addressing the needs of smaller dogs. Skills we cover includes: sit, down, come with collar

12/18/2024

We would like to announce our new certification as an Accredited Dog Trainer through the . Thank you to all our clients and fans for your support & trust with your best friends. We look forward to bringing more workshops, classes, and prevention programs to the area!