Tara's School for Dogs

30/10/2024

https://patch.com/new-york/upper-east-side-nyc/classifieds/gigs-services/460361/sale-on-private-dog-training-100-off-6-packs?edited=1730332228898

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25/10/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/understanding-a-dogs-behavior/

Dr. Alexandra Horowitz is a dog cognition researcher and bestselling author of "The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves." She, along with Skipper, a golden retriever therapy dog, join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss dogs' behaviors.

04/10/2024

https://www.tarasschoolfordogs.com/post/private-dog-training-or-group-lessons

I’m often asked by new puppy owners in our service area of the Upper East Side in Manhattan, “Which is better, a group puppy class or a private puppy training program?”Whether you have an adult dog or a puppy, private dog training lessons at Tara’s School for dogs in Manhattan offer many adv...

02/10/2024

https://www.tarasschoolfordogs.com/post/upper-east-side-events-and-meetups-for-dog-owners-a-guide-to-canine-socializing

Discover the best Upper East Side dog events and meetups, from monthly gatherings to the Halloween Howl. Learn tips for socializing your dog

29/08/2024

Free Mini Lesson on Labor Day.
Private 20 minute lesson over Zoom!
Scheduling from 9AM - 12 Noon
Use the website, contact form and say Mini Lesson and the time you would like from 9 - 12 noon on September 2, 2024
https://www.tarasschoolfordogs.com

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29/08/2024

Back to School Time is Here. Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog this is a wonderful season to address their training or behavior needs. Reach out via the contact form on our website and schedule your free consultation today!

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02/07/2024

Sign up for our blog where you can get helpful training tips and the inside story on Positive Reinforcement training methods!

https://www.tarasschoolfordogs.com/post/what-does-lima-have-to-do-with-positive-reinforcement-methods?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2A7n7KmhMB8nHnDqhiT0rpBOtQ_0Bk6sMAwxO6RUObZpLAP5HZEdRbkhw_aem_aSogStn5sw2Y9aAra-HMyg

LIMA or Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive is a position statement that says teaching, or changing the behavior of a dog will be done in a way that minimizes any aversive experiences for the animal. Thus, LIMA prioritizes techniques that are respectful, and considerate of the animal's natural behav...

23/06/2024

Four Top Reasons to Train Your New Puppy!

Strengthen the Human Animal Bond ~ Easy Living in Your Human Home ~ Prevention of Problem Behaviors ~ All Kinds of Dog Sociability

Strengthen the Human Animal Bond– Using Positive Reinforcement Training Methods you’ll build strong communication between you and your dog. Training your dog not only teaches them obedience but also strengthens the bond between you and your dog. Dogs are social animals and enjoy interacting with their human companions. Through training sessions, you establish communication and build trust with your dog. Regular training sessions provide mental stimulation, engage their natural instincts, and allow for quality time spent together, deepening the bond between you and your dog.

Easy Living in Your Human Home – There are skills your dog needs to acquire and rules they need to follow to make living in a human home a success. A few skills are, house training and what to do when the doorbell rings. Rules are things like knowing toys are okay to chew but your things which things look like toys are not okay to chew. Think of your shoes and other items in the house.

Prevention of Problem Behaviors – An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Lessons with a certified dog trainer will help with the prevention of behavior problems. A certified dog trainer can help prevent behavior problems from starting or use behavior modification techniques to help once they start. Behavior problems include things like jumping on guests, going to the bathroom in the house, chewing the human’s belongings, separation anxiety, puppy nipping, barking, and resource guarding. For dogs with more severe behavior problems, a certified dog behavior consultant or behavior vet can help.

All Kinds of Sociability – Sociability defines behavior towards things that are new or unfamiliar. That can mean interacting with things or ignoring them. It is also of note, that’s what is considered new or unfamiliar is defined by your dog, not you. Some of the new and unfamiliar things your dog may encounter are other dogs, walking surfaces, people, and noises. The critical socialization period, dog owners need to be aware of is from about 8 to 16 weeks of age. Varied positive interactions can result in a well-socialized dog that knows how to approach and learn about things in the environment or ignore them.

18/06/2024

Herding dog eyes! Whale eye or not?

30/05/2024

American Association for Women in Radiology with permission from the author shares their 2024 Spring Newsletter. Read the full text on the next page! Thank you for sharing with Tara's School for Dogs.

🏆 Leo will be graduating Puppy Foundations II soon!

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23/05/2024

Look at Matilda on lesson 2 of Puppy Foundations I.

10/05/2024

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16/03/2024

Not a sneaker ad!
Ruby shows off her leg weaves. It's nearly springtime and it is a great time to teach your dog a new trick! Check out our website and use the contact form if you want to teach your dog this fun move!

07/03/2024

We are getting ready for Spring 2024!

Will we see you and your puppy at our outdoor class? It only happens once a year and puppies love training outdoors. Please remember a puppy has to be admitted to this class series. They must be fully vaccinated and comfortable around other puppies and the in the outdoor envirnoment.

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03/02/2024

Let's talk about puppy socialization this week. If you live in a large city like New York it's especially important to teach your puppy about the noisy chaotic world outside before they're taught leash walking outside.

25/01/2024

A household reminder!

16/01/2024

06/01/2024

1/10/24 update: more brands https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=965255491625961&id=100044245578564

If you believe ANY BRAND of pet food is causing or has caused illness or death:
Stop the food immediately.
Report it to the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint
Contact your veterinarian. Request a copy of your pet's medical records. Report your concerns to the pet food company and ask your vet to do the same.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

*Update as of 1/4/24 - 213 dogs and cats (155 dogs, and 58 cats) sick eating Purina, 57 of which have died.

Since 12/5/23 in the 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' group on Facebook there have been 48 dogs and 3 cats sick eating Purina, 10 of which have died. It seems to be from all different types of Purina, with Purina Pro Plan being the most common. If you or someone you know is feeding this food, I would stop immediately! Do NOT wait until your pet gets sick or Purina issues a recall.

Join the Facebook group 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' for additional information and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DuncanStrong/?mibextid=CTbP7E

info from Savings Pets One Pet @ a Time:

"Stop the food immediately. Post in the group above what your pets current diet is and medical conditions and we will help you find a more nutritious and safer diet.

Save the pet food. Do NOT release it to Purina in any circumstances.

Contact your vet and request a copy of your pets medical records. Ask the vet to report your concerns to Purina.

Report it to the FDA (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/report-a-suspect-risk-pet.../)

Report it to Purina (https://www.purina.com/contact-us)

Do NOT agree to send them the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer.

Do NOT send the medical records to Purina.

Document your conversation with Purina.

Purina may eventually say they will pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. Eventually, if there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to file your own lawsuit.

Consider getting your pet food tested:(https://truthaboutpetfood.com/help-to-check-your-pet-food/) This would be helpful if you want to pursue legal action.

Purina has already been notified by numerous pet owners and they have not done anything to alert unsuspecting pet parents. Initially, there were offering to reimburse the pet owners for their pet food. Currently, they are offering pet parents $10 in coupons (which is what Hills offered me for my dead dog) and having a third party contact the pet parents.

Eventually, we may see Purina pet food become “unavailable” on the store shelves. This is called a silent recall. The pet food manufacturer doesn’t want to admit there is a problem with the product, so they start pulling the products off the shelves quietly. (Hills did this for 60 days before the recall)."

07/12/2023

https://www.tarasschoolfordogs.com/post/welcome-home-winter-puppy

Your puppy’s first night at home can be an exciting and challenging experience. Here are some tips to help you and your new baby puppy through their first night: 1. Create a Safe and Comfortable Space: Set up a cozy bed, inside a puppy pen or crate for your puppy in a quiet and secure area. This h...

07/11/2023

If you have ever been curious about how your dog sees things here is a fun little app to demonstrate. See my two photos of Ruby's FluentPet Board.
https://dog-vision.andraspeter.com/tool.php

10/10/2023

https://pix11.com/news/local-news/animal-care-center-of-nyc-closed-to-dog-surrenders-from-overcrowding/

This is interesting. The past solution to the over crowding was euthanizing (killing) for the smallest even treatable reasons like sniffles, sneezing sue to a dog cold. I was there and I saw it.

(The ACC is an open admissions shelter which is overseen by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. On an annual basis it takes in over 30,000 animals across the 5 boroughs. It is compelled by the city to not turn away any animal. Animals come to the shelter through owner surrender, field service pick up of strays, police seizures and DOH incidents. The ACC operates 2 full service shelters, a small shelter and 2 receiving centers across the city. The ACC is a Kill Shelter and Euthanizes on average 20% the animals it takes in, roughly 6,000 per year.) see the link to this in the comments section below.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City’s Animal Care Centers are no longer accepting dog surrenders due to overcrowding at its facilities. “We need to suspend dog intakes to focus on ca…

04/10/2023

Tara got around town today! Had her eye exam and then a long walk in the stroller stopping to smell the sights of the city!

03/10/2023

Thinking about the ways you can show your dog the love you feel for them! Have a look at these and add yours in the comments! ❤

12/09/2023

https://www.tarasschoolfordogs.com/post/is-your-puppy-zoomie-and-overstimulated-most-of-the-time

Not overstimulating a puppy is important for several reasons. It contributes to their overall well-being, development, and behavior. Puppies, especially during their early stages of life, are still learning to navigate the world around them and are highly impressionable. Here's why it's important to...