Cattail Valley Ranch

13/09/2021

A tired dog is a good dog!

14/08/2021

Big BIG Congratulations going out to two very special teams who earned Grand Champion honors in their respective classes in Rally Obedience in the Open Dog Show at the Clearwater County Fair in Bagley, Mn last Sunday!!
Hillary and Creed - 1st place in Novice Rally Obedience
Hailey and Monty - 1st place in Beginner-Novice Rally Obedience

Both of these teams were participants in our Basic Obedience classes this summer. We still have openings for our final round of classes for the year starting up August 23rd! Registration link below:

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21737738&appointmentType=24094353

09/07/2021

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=352390402921198&id=100044507226673

Last night we had our first Zoom Puppy Bootcamp. They were exhausted 🤣

11/06/2021

We're at it again!
Group Obedience Classes are now Open for Enrollment!!

Dates: Monday evenings starting June 21st
Duration: 5 weeks (no class July 5th)
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Clearwater County Fairgrounds - Bagley, MN
Cost: $175 per dog/handler team

Got a leash-puller or jumper? Nervous barker or lunger? We’re here for you!

This 5-week program is designed for non-aggressive dogs over 6 months of age that need a tune-up when it comes to basic manners. In this class, we focus mainly on the foundational skills that all pet dogs need in order to be considered "good canine citizens" and well-behaved canine companions. We will be loosely following the "10 essential skills" goals laid out by the AKC Canine Good Citizen program:

1. Accepting a friendly stranger
2. Sitting politely for petting
3. Appearance and grooming
4. Walking on a loose leash
5. Walking through a crowd
6. Sit/Down on command and staying in place
7. Coming when called
8. Reaction to another dog
9. Reaction to distraction
10. Supervised separation

Ideally, by the end of the 5 weeks, each dog should understand each of these skills well enough to be able to pass a CGC evaluation and complete a novice-level competition obedience course. Though we do not (currently) evaluate for the AKC CGC program in any official capacity, each participant will have a chance to practice in a mock-eval and run through a rally course in the final class of the session.

It's a ton of fun!

Link to sign up:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21737738&appointmentType=23616815

Message or email with any questions!

05/04/2021

Ok, folks - here it is!!
First session starts this coming SUNDAY!
Registration link is in the comments.
Feel free to reach out in Messenger with any questions!! See you SOON!! 🐶🐾

01/04/2021

Space is limited, make sure to sign up for our Feline/Equine trail-riding classes starting soon!

31/03/2021

Big News!! 🎉

We have secured a location for hosting GROUP Obedience Classes!!!

Stay tuned for details - Sessions will be starting SOON!!!

08/03/2021

Mark your calendars!! 🎉

March 20th, 2021 - The Clearwater County Humane Society’s 2nd Annual Per Wellness Expo in Bagley, MN

We’ll have a booth set up and will be giving a talk on Canine Nutrition! Should be a great day!!✨

02/06/2020

June 1 and we are finally allowed to be back open. Still are torn on a nickname for the newest client dog.

15/03/2020

We understand everyone has concerns and are trying to keep their families safe and healthy from the Covid-19 virus (aka Coronavirus). Many people are attempting to stop the spread of the virus by rigorously cleaning and sanitizing everything that they can. However, everyone should be aware that not all cleaning and disinfecting products are safe for our furry family members.

In fact, several of the most popular disinfecting products are NOT pet friendly. Many products ending in -sol (Lysol, Pine Sol, etc) contain a chemical called phenol which can cause liver damage in pets and sensitive individuals. Lysol gives off potentially volatile organic compounds in its v***r. Additionally, if your pet licks or ingests Lysol, it can cause serious chemical burns in the tongue or upper esophagus.

Please be mindful as you disinfect your homes and keep the health of your animal companions in mind as well. Read the ingredients lists, and do your research. There are better options out there. Anything that you’re willing to use on or around your body should be safe enough to go IN your body (which is where it ultimately ends up anyway) The same holds true for our pets...perhaps even more so!

You are the gatekeeper to your own home!!

31/12/2019

This one hits us right in the “feels.”

Please be responsible as you ring in the New Year tonight. We look forward to seeing you again in 2020!! 🥰

15/12/2019

13/10/2019

We have a little saying around here...

“A tired dog is a good dog.”

Safe to say we’ve got a few food dogs laying around here tonight...

18/07/2019

When it comes to caring for our pets’ physical and/or emotional struggles, we prefer to try a holistic approach before reaching for the pharmaceuticals... That’s why we are so excited to announce that Young Living has teamed up with Nature’s Ultra to now offer a Seed-to-Seal Certified CBD Oil formulated specifically for pets!

It is live to order NOW! Message us for instructions on how to link your accounts!!

Not yet a YL wholesale member? We’d be happy help you set up an account and get started!

04/05/2019

Day 1 in Duluth and we are already bringing home the top prizes

28/03/2019

Hooman, open this mail up for me, I think it might be good news!

13/02/2019

Some very good info on training:
https://www.projectupland.com/bird-dog-training/five-mental-states-of-bird-dogs-in-training/?fbclid=IwAR2U1FrIRu4LlPSWUCPHP9lKYn9K73uSmIyxIrEM3sfU9uCvK-i80dVW34c

07/02/2019

When the snow drifts are taller than the dogs, we train indoors!

07/12/2018

We love the entire Animal Scents line of products from Young Living!!

Paw-la-la-la-la 🐾🎶 Head over to our Instagram http://bit.ly/2E7Eq8o enter for a chance to win the pictured AnimalScents products, our cheery canine toy, a dog bed, toy bone, and paw print ornament.

12/11/2018

Another round of classes starting next week—there’s still room for you and your dog! Give us a call to register!!

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Dog owners!! BASIC obedience classes now offered locally!! Build a better partnership with your dog by giving him a job to do.

This is meant to be a fun, interactive class demonstrating basic techniques for teaching your dog to be an all-around good citizen. Lessons will include everyday commands (sit, stay, down, come, etc.) and important social skills such as walking on loose leash and greeting new people/dogs.

More advanced classes may be offered in the future based on interest...

Registration is now open—class size is limited! Call or PM to get on our list!
First class starts Monday, November 19th

20/09/2018

Group dog lessons for the Fosston area, coming soon!

12/08/2018

Man, it's a hot one!

03/08/2018

Happiness is a dog with its head out the window...Adventure bound

Exciting plans on the horizon here! Stay tuned for more information as details are finalized!!

16/07/2018

Today we bid farewell to our good friend Gus. He’s been in Puppy Bootcamp with us since Memorial Day and is now headed back home to retrieve anything he sees to his family. Such a good boy!!

11/07/2018

Cool new dog collar additions for night time? You could even color-code the dogs!

The all new Lindy Glow Spoons in Perch, Fire Tiger and Chartreuse Scale. Simply insert a glow stick in the back of the spoon to activate the ultimate in glow technology. Light it up under the ice this winter and catch more fish! Available in 3 sizes, 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 oz. and 12 colors!

04/07/2018

Friendly reminder to keep your pets’ needs in mind before enjoying tonight’s festivities. Even our dogs—who are extremely enthusiastic about gunfire—show signs of stress when fireworks start going off. Make sure they’re equipped with a proper ID tag and/or updated microchip, and do what you can to give them a safe, comfortable space to hide, if need-be.

We like Young Living’s “Valor” (FREE this month with a qualifying order!! PM for details!) and Animal Scents “T-Away” blends to support our dogs in this sort of situation, but the options below are also good suggestions...

Happy Independence Day!! 🐾🇺🇸🐕

25/06/2018

Cattail Valley is hitting the road this week to compete at the AKC Rally National Championship in Wilmington, OH!

The “Big Show” is Friday 6/29 and will be live streaming on AKC.TV — we will post more info as details become available.

Tune in to our story for updates and behind-the-scenes shenanigans!!

23/04/2018

Here at Cattail Valley, we’ve created a safe, non-toxic environment for our pets and guests by ONLY using Young Living products for cleaning any and all surfaces that the dogs might come in contact with. The Thieves Household Cleaner is the #1 go-to for us, but this particular recipe has also come in handy on several occasions!!

If you have any interest in making the switch to non-toxic cleaning products in your home for your pet and family, let us know, and we can help to get you started!

Even good boys and girls make mistakes! When your four-legged friend misses the piddle-pad or the litter box, it’s no fun for anyone. Don’t dismay! With this DIY pet stain remover, you and your furry pals will be cuddling odor-free in no time. Pet Stain and Odor Remover Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup...

15/04/2018

Coming soon...
Rhythmic Gymnastics for cats!

11/03/2018

Just gonna leave this right here...