Get Rattled - Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs.

08/08/2024

We were extremely saddened to hear about the passing of one of our long time supporters & class hosts, Randall Rector.

We will continue to provide classes in Jerome, Idaho with the High Desert Pointing Dog Club as they've shared how big of an impact these classes have had on the success of their club, but it definitely won't be the same without him!

RIP Randall, thank you for years of friendship and believing in us. You will be missed so much.

View Randall Max Rector's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/19/2024

Gauging interest in a potential class in LA Porte, CA

We will be scheduling our fall sessions soon!
Let us know if this is a stop that might work out for some of you 🐍🐕

07/17/2024

If you are signed up for this Saturdays class in Dayton and received a cancelation notice, please disregard.

This was sent in error and class will still be held. I will be rebooking all appointments throughout the day.

Thanks! - Tess

07/01/2024

Boise ID Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs happening today!

We can take walk-ins if you would like to join us.
Positive Pets in Boise 😄
Crew lunch is from Noon - 1pm

06/28/2024

If you can help out let Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital know 💕🐕

📣📣 If you have any blankets, bath towels, or newspaper to donate to us, we would happily take it! You can drop it off tomorrow at our Grand Opening Party for an extra entry into our raffle for a $500 CVVH gift certificate or during business hours starting Monday at our new location.
1525 Charlotte Way
Gardnerville, NV 89410

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow! 1pm-4pm🤍🐾

https://facebook.com/events/s/grand-opening/2147030212315673/

06/26/2024

We have embraced our fur covered floors...clothes...food.. 😅

06/23/2024

Another hot day, but we made it to Auburn, CA!

On a serious note - Our Host let us know that some people were extremely unfriendly towards their staff with the rescheduling.

Keep in mind that we are a small, family owned business based in Reno, NV with 4 total core seasonal crew members (all family).
When the pass is closed, there isn't anything we can do.

Do NOT berate our Hosts for something out of their control. You will not be welcomed back to our classes.

Hopefully Bowman will invite us back next year but after what they were put through we can understand if they do not.
Now, on with the show! If you are coming by we will see you soon 🐍🐕

- Tess

06/22/2024

Going to be a hot one today!
Thankfully our class is at a Fire Station 🔥🔥🐕🐍

We can accept walk-ins today. We will be here until 4pm, crew lunch is from Noon - 1pm. Come on by!

06/21/2024

**Class is full** Gardnerville, NV Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs

Beautiful day ahead of us!
When you come in and see our flag keep on that road until you get to us under the shade sails!

See you all soon 🐍🐕

06/20/2024

**Class is full** Gardnerville, NV Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs

Tomorrow!! With Dogtown K9 Training 😄
If you are joining us please check your email for our confirmation that was sent out on the 18th from [email protected]
We've heard it ended up in spam for many.

Packed day with around 50 dogs coming by!
We look forward to seeing you all 🐍🐕

06/19/2024

Keep this in mind as we heat up for the summer!! ☀️

06/14/2024

Occasionally we get stories about someone trying to reinforce the training by using a freshly killed snake.
When you bring your dog to us you will walk away with a certificate of completion, a rattlesnake facts vs myth sheet & a set of rules to follow after the class.
These rules aren't shared just to waste the paper, they are very important to follow for this training to be effective.

For starters, we are here largely due to our admiration and respect for native reptiles (along with many reputable avoidance trainers).
Knowing that a snake was killed in an attempt to reinforce training is a serious downer for our crew and the opposite of what we aim to accomplish.
It is tough enough when we get a least 1 - 3 cheerful stories during every class about snakes being killed, which none of us will acknowledge in hopes you'll move on to another topic.
Most of our snakes have been with our family for 15 years or more, and we value them as much as you value your dog.....yes, it is weird and unusual. Please respect this.

Please, please, please read and follow these rules!
If you go against them, we cannot help.

If there is ever doubt, let us know!
We are insanely busy, but we will do our best to follow up where needed if there is cause for concern.

If you ever spot a snake that your dog has not registered, do NOT use that as an opportunity to test/reinforce any avoidance training - it usually will not go the way you'd like it to.

Just walk away and continue with your day.

06/13/2024

Thank you, Reno News & Review 🐍🐕💕

Humans might easily fail to notice a rattlesnake near a trail, but a dog ‘definitely picks up on (a snake’s scent), goes and investigates, and gets into trouble,” said snake avoidance trainer…

06/09/2024

Park City UT Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs is about to start!
If you're scheduled to come by we will see you soon 🐕🐍

06/08/2024

In Ogden Utah today for rattlesnake avoidance training!
We will be here until 3pm, walk-ins are welcomed 🐍🐕

05/25/2024

I have never had a frenchie, but have always wanted one! Is this accurate?? 😅

- Tess

05/24/2024

We are sharing an email we received after a dog that had been through avoidance training twice was recently bitten on the paw by a rattlesnake!

Why? Because we believe in being informed!
We are extremely proud of what we do and love to hear the many success stories that are shared, but on rare occasions we get these stories also.

After an email exchange it was determined the pup likely stepped on the snake while running, not scenting, and focused on something else. The pup didn’t even start showing signs until long after and it was initially thought to be a foxtail between her toes.
Unfortunately, no matter how much work we do with a dog this is still a potential with all dogs.
Thankfully we have heard far more stories of opposite experiences but want you to keep in mind that this training will never be an outright guarantee and should be seen as more of an insurance that your dog won’t see a rattlesnake as a new toy when one is found.

This pup is recovering from the bite on her paw and will have a follow up session with us soon.
There had been pics sent along with the email, we have shared them but know that they are graphic!
The owner of this pup knows that we have shared this exchange and is welcome to comment more on the experience if they’d like to.

As always, please let us know about your encounters!
We can better adapt and improve when we get feedback from you.

05/24/2024

https://getrrattled.simplybook.me/v2/
Bookmark/save this site!

Going forward future classes will be posted here on FB and on this site with all registrations being handled through the new website.
No more emailing back and forth to try getting registered (seriously though, thanks for everyones patience with Tatianna and I)

Upcoming dates we are working on now -

• Cold Springs, NV
• Verdi, NV
• Round Mountain, NV
• Dayton, NV - we had an overwhelming response to the June date!

We currently have 15 pending new locations throughout Northern Cali and will get to as many as we can!

Get Rattled Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for DogsWe are a small family owned and operated business which travels the West Coast and through 7 states to provide this crucial training for your loyal companion. We aren't just passionate about our pups but also our native snakes and aim to protec...

05/23/2024

Spring Creek, NV (Elko) after many requests we have at last secured a date/location and will be heading your way on June 28th!

Register today by clicking the link below!
https://getrrattled.simplybook.me/v2/

05/22/2024

Good morning Granite Bay!
If you are joining us today head past the restrooms and follow the dirt road down to the right. We're set up near the horseshoe pits!

Use the link below to help out if needed! 😊
Walk-ins are welcome. Crew lunch is from 1pm - 2pm and we'll be here until 4pm

See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sX1t56SAuDKAyemH8

05/21/2024

If you missed us on KOLO this morning, here is the clip
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05/20/2024

If you're in the Reno area keep an eye out for Get Rattled, Floki & John Potash on Kolo Channel 8 tomorrow!