The Puppy Nanny

03/23/2025

A little late in the day, but today is National Puppy Day!
Show us your puppers.

03/13/2025

6 PM TONIGHT, March 13
Location, The Puppy Nanny, 113 East College St, Simpsonville
Spots open, come if you can.
[email protected]

03/08/2025

Putting dogs in the right home can do amazing things.

03/06/2025

Good information on what to look for in a Pet Sitter or dog walker.

02/24/2025

Is anyone interested in a beginner Hoopers class?

02/14/2025

02/10/2025

Some ideas to keep you and your puppy happy.

02/05/2025

If you are interested in learning more about cooperative care for nail trimming, brushing, or administration of medication, here is a great introduction.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15uhxrxEby/

01/12/2025

With the "winter storm" changing things up, I wanted to give you the current schedule for group classes.

There WILL be classes tomorrow, Monday 1/13

NO CLASSES - Saturday 1/18, Monday 1/20 or Saturday 1/25

Classes resume on Monday 1/27, and will return to the regular schedule.

01/09/2025

Anna's January 11-12 race has been rescheduled for the 18-19. So we would like to offer class this Saturday the 11th at 1:30pm for Over 20 Weeks and 2:45pm for Under 20 Weeks. Please message us here or message Anna directly if you would like to attend. Weather permitting we will hold classes at the regular times on Monday January 13th.

01/07/2025

Why yes my dog would LOVE to say hi, but I’m still going to say “no thank you” and move on. Why?

1. Because I want my dog to learn that every time we see people it doesn’t mean it’s a party for him. I’d like him to continue his focus on us together as a team and not create conditioned excitement and expectation every time we are approached by someone.

2. Because I don’t know what saying hi means to you. Will you politely touch him? Will you allow him space to move away if he wants? Will you put your face too close to his? I don’t want him to have a negative experience so I’m going to avoid that by continuing our walk.

3. Because maybe I feel overwhelmed or stressed in public places and conversations with strangers may make me uncomfortable, so even though you’d like to talk and meet my dog, I’m protecting myself too.

4. Because we’re in a rush and have to get something done quickly.

5. Because I said no. Even social, sweet, friendly dogs and their handlers have every right to say “no” to a request to meet and be touched by people. This shouldn’t just apply to reactive, worried or bubble space dogs. Dogs are not public property, and saying “no thank you” to touching my dog shouldn’t be regarded as rude or unkind, any more than if a stranger asked to hold my baby.

Please normalize hearing “no” OR even better, normalize ignoring more dogs in public. Let them carry on with their handler and admire them from a far. It would do a world of good for dogs and humans everywhere, trust me.

- Helen St. Pierre

01/05/2025

If you have heard coyotes at night, DO NOT leave your dogs outside unattended.

https://myfox8.com/news/south-carolina/womans-dog-attacked-by-coyote-in-south-carolina/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwY2xjawHnaPBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU4EL4_fIfY-Gn8Olz4ElIcrzDJXWSUz0PKZ_8q_qVEqxQxzFuCsYdlzoQ_aem_ByAtC92J41PVGsMb6AdOTg

An Upstate woman said she rushed to her fenced backyard after she heard her dog scream.

01/02/2025

These are pretty cool.
I especially love the escape artist, the crop cover dog, and the English Cocker who drops the ball in the stream.