Stacy's Wag'N'Train

23/11/2025

Happy Wolfenoot!

Wolfenoot is a holiday "when the Spirit of the Wolf brings and hides small gifts around the house for everyone. People who have, have had, or are kind to dogs get better gifts than anyone else"!

For more information on this fun holiday, see www.wolfenoot.com and Wolfenoot on Facebook!

22/11/2025

Indigo started to learn a new trick at the beginning of our session this week: Down-stay. At the end of our session - after practicing leash skills, ignoring squirrels, meeting strangers, passing other dogs, and recall - we taught an application of down-stay: lying on a mat just outside of the kitchen while food is being prepared!

22/11/2025

Parker is a beautiful and snuggly shepherd mix with a mysterious background - she’s over 2 years old but the rescue group didn’t provide much info on her! We’re talking about how to do safe introductions to other dogs, and to help her be calmer when she sees dogs on her walks.

22/11/2025

Early morning walk with my boy Fletch (in his Help Em Up harness, to help support his back legs after herniated disc surgery). Loved seeing the mist evaporate behind these fences!

20/11/2025

Mia is mostly ok with me, but needs a lot of help and practice with guests at the door! That’s our next step!

19/11/2025

Reposting, because sometimes the holiday season means people buy puppies without putting much research into them.

"Raised in a home with a family" doesn't always mean what you think it means.

19/11/2025

Emma always wants to be with her mom - unless there’s something to bark at!

18/11/2025

Lily got to see a lot of dogs today in downtown Los Altos, and held it together for most of them!

18/11/2025

This article (which might be behind a paywall) talks about how this is the first documentation of a wild wolf using a tool - in this case, pulling a rope to raise a crab trap.

This is similar to what corvids (crows, ravens etc) have been shown to do, pulling on a string to bring up a food treat.

If you can't read the article, you can read the science article on which this story is based - and see the full video of the wolf in action, at the link in the comment.

After a wolf dragged a crab trap out of water to get a snack, some scientists said the behavior revealed their ability to use tools.

18/11/2025

Are you dealing with a dog who has chronic medical issues, OR is fearful of people? My friend and colleague Kaajal has developed a Caregiver Support Group through her non-profit, Diesel’s FootPrint, just for you!

Details:
Diesel’s FootPrint Caregiver Support Group is now open to pet professionals and your clients.

Next session: Nov 23 at 5 PM PT
Enroll / share: https://dieselsfootprint.org/caregiver-support-groups/
The groups are created for people caring for pets with chronic medical issues or with dogs who struggle to feel comfortable or safe around people.
Thank you for helping caregivers get the support they deserve. Please reach to me directly with any questions.
Warmly,
Kaajal Tiwary "KT"
Founder & President
Diesel's FootPrint
Forever Diesel's Mom

Diesel's Footprint provides support for families caring for pets, offering flexible caregiver support groups and resources.

18/11/2025

Rest in peace at the Rainbow Bridge, Xoro!

https://www.facebook.com/FleetWeekSF/posts/pfbid029o8bwvu9sfwuby2foZ5u2xXWyeRtsFKiZDzV4zVW268oJiBdd83ZaK6bpYKNrtHCl

Today, San Francisco lost one of its quiet heroes.

K9 Xoro, a devoted member of the San Francisco Fire Department, passed away after a lifetime of service to this city. Xoro was more than a working dog—he was a partner, a protector, and a source of strength during the hardest moments San Francisco has faced.

From drills to real-world emergencies, Xoro stood shoulder-to-shoulder with our first responders, helping bring people home and bringing hope when it mattered most. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the teams he supported, and the enduring spirit of service he embodied.

San Francisco Fleet Week honors K9 Xoro, and all the K9 teams who serve this city with courage, loyalty, and heart.

Thank you, Xoro.
You served with honor.
You will not be forgotten.