The 4-H kids are working hard with their dogs and having fun. They are doing so good!
Please message the page if interested in a Beginner Agility class and your dog has completed a basic Obedience course or earned their CGC certificate.
I LOVE watching dogs gain confidence and blossom! ❤️ Freya is a puppy mill rescue, was terribly neglected and didn't know anything about being groomed before finding her wonderful home.
Freya used to shake and hide behind her mom. She's a mama's girl, and still does not love initially being left but willingly follows me now to the tub. She used to be so scared of the blow dryer that we had to make alternative plans to let her dry by fan while resting in a kennel while I continued to help her with her fear. Today I was able to dry her all the way on the table without her trembling and shaking. She also never used to take treats from me and would sit in a corner and wait for her mom to come get her. Just look at this sweet girl now!! ❤️❤️❤️
Let's play again! But this time you won't have to wait very long for the answer. Was your guess right or wrong?
Ever wonder how I get such cute pictures? Lots of funny noises. 😂
Bentley's haircut has a fun flare! ;)
Get it? Flare 😂
Training Thursday!
The most common time we see AGGRESSIVE or fearful behavior when grooming dogs is for TOENAIL trims. They may flail, urinate, defecate, scratch, bark, growl, or bite. Sometimes their behavior is so severe we are unable to safely trim, and they need sedated at the vet in order to trim their nails.
Every dog will need its toenails trimmed, so it's important to train them when young to accept and tolerate foot handling! I didn't recommend owners use regular nail trimmers unless they are very confident in identifying and avoiding the quick, or the blood supply in the center of the nail which will bleed if the toenail is trimmed too short. It can take just one bad, painful experience for some dogs to write off toenails trims for life. Instead I recommend using a file between nail trims at the groomer, or getting them accustomed to a pet toenail Dremel at home!