Dog Training By SAS

06/25/2025

This is what it looks like when your guest dog plays cardboard games!
The great thing is, this mess is easily cleaned up and the only thing destroyed was the cardboard boxes that I gave to her.
It's so important for young dogs to be able to rip and tear stuff. As long as they aren't injesting too much of it, cardboard is a fantastic play toy. And most of us have some lying around waiting to go out in the recycle bin!

06/24/2025

When you realize that your manager has been watching you play games on the computer, but you don't know how long they've been there...

06/13/2025

For those of you that believe in a more natural, holistic approach to your dog's health care, this article is about a natural Lyme treatment.
I have used it for my dogs with good success. I have also used traditional antibiotic treatments too, but this seems to be keeping my dogs from having any symptoms of Lyme, where as before using this, my dogs had symptoms and were routinely diagnosed with Lyme.
Worth a try for sure!
I'll put my affiliate links to the products in the comments if anyone wants to give it a try.

Your dog has Lyme disease? You can use harsh drugs that’ll cause him harm or choose natural treatments for Lyme disease in dogs. Here’s how to heal him.

06/13/2025

When I'm walking with my dogs along a rural road, I like to use a 15-20 foot cotton web leash. They are softer on your hands than nylon and MUCH safer than a retractible leash. At 15-20 feet, it's easy to hold, easy to shorten and let out.
I also teach my dogs to move off of the road completely whenever a car comes by for their safety. Fern, the little one here, will move off without me even asking her to.

Here is my affiliate link to my favorite cotton web leash; https://amzn.to/4mZmi3v

06/12/2025

When walking in the woods, open parks and rural areas, I like using a 20 foot cotton web leash for my dogs. It gives them room to move without getting too caught up in the veggitation.
I love the ones that I got from Guadian Gear on Amazon. Below is my affiliate link to my favorite. Please note that if you purchase through my link, I may receive a small commission, so thank you!
https://amzn.to/4mZmi3v


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06/09/2025

Beauty is everywhere!
Most people only know me as a dog trainer, but I am also a photographer, artist, naturalist, feral cat rescuer, and occasional wildlife rehabber!
I love where I live and all the wonder I feel and beauty I see every day.
I hope you have an amazing day!

06/01/2025

I know some of you are going to think I'm crazy, but I want to recommend a product that I've been using for myself AND my dogs for many years.
It's Knox Gelatin!
Gelatin is made out of collagen and is great for skin, hair/fur and joint health. I have been using it for over ten years, since my finger was dislocated by a horse. I started giving it to my dogs as Pinda aged and had joint issues. The difference has been amazing. I highly recommend trying it for at least one to two months in order to see the benefits.

Here is an affiliate link to the Knox that I buy all the time. If you purchase through this link, I may earn a small commission, so thank you for considering it!

https://amzn.to/4juOh8w

05/31/2025

Just having a bit of fun with Gus, who was staying with me while his pet parents were away. He is such a sweet puppy!

05/30/2025

One of the biggest complaints I get from clients is that their dogs don't listen while out on walks. I get it! Even mine sometimes don't respond the way I hope they will. The thing is, I'm not looking for perfection. I just want them to not pull me, be safe, go where I'm directing them to go and for all of us to have a good time together.
Here is one of our very imperfect walks. I loved this walk though. It felt great. My dogs had a good time. And they barely pulled on the leashes. Over all, I'm really happy with this walk. Are you happy with your walks?

05/29/2025

Clients often ask me if they should, or shouldn't, allow their dogs to get on the furniture. I tell them that it's a very personal decision. You can clearly see what my decision has been in these photos. LOL

05/23/2025

"Buster" is a big, happy dog. Six years old and not a mean bone in his body.
He loves his new "little sister" even though she's a human and not a dog. They've been bonding since the day she was brought home a year ago.
This week has been full of family visits, lots of activity and a little bit of stress. Buster also hasn't been feeling one hundred percent.
Grandma and Daddy were getting ready to go out to dinner with family, while Buster ate his own meal. Little sister was on the floor and crawled over to see what Buster was doing...
Buster lashed out.
His teeth made deep contact.
Blood flowed freely. Everywhere.
The humans screamed. And cried.
They raced out of the house with little sister.
Buster was picked up by a friend to spend some time away.

Now what happens??

This is a true story. Names have been changed.
AND IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME.
Children should NEVER be on the floor around a dog who is eating. PERIOD.
It doesn't matter how much they love each other.
One is a human. One is a dog.
Different species. Different language. Different rules.
And for clarification, the adults were right there, in the room, very close by and watching. It happened in a flash. One instant can change lives.

03/19/2025

Clipping your dogs nails shouldn't be a struggle!
It's an essential health routine that should not cause stress, pain or panic.
If you are struggling to care for your dog's basic needs, like nail trimming, grooming, cleaning their ears or their teeth, reach out to me!
We can work together to build amazing trust between you and your dog so that they allow you to take the best care of them possible!
In this video, you'll see Eywa, who came to me as an extremely fearful rescue dog. She was afraid of being touched. I used added reinforcement and games based training to get these results. No force, no intimidation. Just patience and love.

What would it feel like for you to be able to fully care for your dog without all the fear and worry?