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Striving for happiness at both ends of the leash!

12/08/2025

🐾Another Monday, another training tip!🐾
Before you fall in love with those puppy eyes, take some time to research the breed!
Every dog comes with its own needs—energy level, grooming, training style, temperament, and more.
While Labradors are sometimes just big cuddle bugs, they were originally bred to help fishermen and developed into a hunters companion. These pups need lots of interaction!
Belgian Malinois are stunning creatures but they were originally bred to herd and guard the farm. Over time we have trained them for personal protection, police work, and search and rescue. These dogs require hours of work every week.
Bulldogs are quite popular these days as well! Those smush faces are pretty cute but they were bred for fighting bulls!
Choosing a breed that fits your lifestyle sets BOTH you and your dog up for success. Even if it’s a mixed breed, research all the breeds within the dog! A little homework now can mean fewer surprises later and a happier, healthier life together.
📸 Sakari

12/05/2025

🎄🐾 A Well-Mannered Dog Makes the Holidays Brighter! 🐶✨
With Christmas right around the corner, now is the perfect time to help your dog learn the structure and skills they need to handle all the holiday excitement — guests, decorations, family gatherings, and more.

✔️Puppy Training
✔️ Obedience
✔️ Behavior Rehab

Enjoy a calmer, more enjoyable Christmas season with a dog who can relax, listen, and be part of the celebration — without the chaos. 🎁🐕

📸 Willow

12/03/2025

Dog training isn’t “one-size-fits-all.”
In-home training allows us to observe a dog in their normal environment, where most behavior patterns actually develop. By seeing how a dog interacts with their home, family, and routine, training can be shaped specifically for that dog’s personality and challenges.
This individualized approach often leads to clearer communication, faster progress, and lasting results!

📸 Glitch practicing impulse control over Thanksgiving weekend!

12/01/2025

Happy Monday!! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! We are back and ready with another Monday Training tip! A big tip is matching the reward to the challenge.
When distractions go up — new environments, other dogs, louder noises — your dog’s brain has to work harder to stay focused. That’s when higher-value treats (think chicken, cheese, hot dogs, your dog’s absolute favorites) become powerful tools. They help your dog tune out the world and tune into you!
But here’s the important part:
⭐ High-value treats are a tool, not a requirement for every training session. When the environment is calm or your dog is practicing something they know well, you can switch back to a lower-value rewards, like using their kibbles! This keeps your dog motivated and prevents those special treats from losing their magic.
Using the right reward at the right time builds confidence, strengthens focus, and sets your dog up for success — no matter where you are. We like to think of treats like money. The harder the task, the more money (or treat) should be earned!

📸 Teddy, Brixyi, Willow, Sakari

11/26/2025

🐾 Happy (Almost) Thanksgiving! 🦃
We will be taking a short holiday break to spend time with family, friends, and of course—our pups!
We will return to normal operations on Monday, December 1st!
If you need to reach us during this time, feel free to send a message or email, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we return.
Wishing you and your four-legged family members a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving! 🐶❤️

📸 Voodoo, 3 year old McNabb

11/24/2025

🍁🐾 Monday Training Tip: Safe Thanksgiving Foods for Your Dog!

Thanksgiving is full of delicious smells and curious pups… but before you share your plate, here’s what’s safe for dogs to enjoy:

✅ Safe to Share (in small amounts!)
• Plain turkey (no skin, no bones)
• Plain sweet potato (no butter, sugar, or marshmallows)
• Green beans (unseasoned)
• Pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
• Apples (no seeds)

❌ Skip These Foods
• Stuffing & casseroles (onions + seasonings = unsafe)
• Turkey skin or bones
• Grapes & raisins
• Chocolate
• Anything heavily seasoned, sugary, or fatty

A little goes a long way—Keeping your pup’s tummy happy makes the holiday better for everyone! 🦃🐶

📸 Suri as a puppy enjoying her very first pup cup!

11/21/2025

🦃🐾 Friday Reminder: Thanksgiving Is Coming FAST!

Is your pup ready for a house full of guests, delicious smells, and all the holiday excitement?

Our in-home training sessions are perfect for:
✨ Calm greetings at the door
✨ Polite manners around food
✨ Settling on a bed during dinner
✨ Reducing jumping, begging, and chaos

And the best part?
We schedule around YOUR holiday calendar — so training fits right in with your Holiday prep.

Let’s get your dog holiday-ready and stress-free!

📸 Sakari, 6 year old Border Collie

11/19/2025

One of the biggest perks of in-home dog training?
It’s built around YOUR life.

No rushing to classes.
No stressing about time.
No rearranging your entire week.

With in-home sessions, we work when it works for you. That means training feels easier, more consistent, and way more realistic for busy families.

Your schedule is unique… your dog’s training should be too. 🐶💛

📸Tantrum, Zircon, and Siren

11/18/2025

🐾 Training Tip Tuesday! (…because we may have missed Monday 😅)
Life happens — but good training doesn’t have to! This week’s tip is a powerful one:

🎥 Record your training sessions.

Why?
📌 It helps you see things you might miss in the moment
📌 You can track progress over time
📌 It’s easier to spot patterns, timing issues, and breakthrough moments
📌 Reviewing video boosts your coaching skills and confidence.

Give it a try this week! Set up your phone, hit record, and watch how much you and your dog can grow.

📸 Kida, 2 year old Red Heeler

11/12/2025

🏡Your backyard doesn’t look like ours — and that’s exactly why in-home dog training matters!

Every home has its own sights, sounds, smells, and distractions. Training your dog in their real environment helps them learn faster and behave better where it really counts — your living room, your backyard, your neighborhood walks.

In-home training lets us tailor every session to your dog’s unique needs and your family’s lifestyle! 🐕🐾

📸 Suri, 2 year old Whippet mix

11/10/2025

🦴MONDAY TRAINING TIP 🐾
Happy Monday everyone! It’s another !
👉 Today’s Tip: It’s OKAY for your dog to be bored!
Let’s be honest, sometimes we all just need a day to do nothing, a full day to just reset. We like to call these mental health days, and we ALL need them from time to time. But I think we can all agree, we have all looked at our dog on one of these days andfelt the guilt. We understand, but DON’T feel guilty!!! Dogs do not need constant stimulation. Being bored is part of life. It will teach your dog to settle on their own, prevent dependency, and help teach patience and calmness in everyday life.
Think of it this way: Not every moment of your day is exciting — same goes for your dog!

❓Have a question? Comment below to be considered for one of our weekly training tips!
📸 Melvin, 8 year old French Bulldog

11/07/2025

🐩 No two dogs are the same, and their training shouldn’t be either! 🐾
Every dog is different. Some are shy. Some are bursting with energy. Some pull on the leash, bark at the family of squirrels outside your window, or forget their manners the second someone walks through the door.
We believe in training the dog that’s in front of you. When we work together, we come to your home, get to know you and your dog, and create a plan that fits your life. Whether it’s teaching the basics or behavior rehabilitation, the goal is always the same: calm, tranquil dogs and happy humans!
📸 Teddy, 14 years young❣️

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Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

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http://www.silverscreencanines.com/

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Our mission is to help you live a happier and healthier life with your dog. We want to help you understand why your dog may be showing certain behaviors and give you the tools necessary to fix those behaviors. We believe that a dog who understands how to live in the human world makes for a happier relationship between dog and handler. This is why we offer private, in home obedience classes. We want every dog and handler team that we work with to get the most custom course possible. We use balanced training to help you and your dog understand correct behaviors in and out of your home.