Can-do Canine LLC

01/11/2024

Puppies love learning impulse control, and love working with their older siblings! A great game to do both? Places! Do you have an unruly puppy that is always moving? Let’s learn place together!

30/10/2024

This week, Bubbles got a fun little walk! She worries she won’t get to go back home when heading out without a family member, so we kept it close to home. I love visiting Bubbles and seeing her sweet personality shine! We worked a little on leash manners and NOT dragging me back home as we got closer to home. She was as patient with me as I was with her while we agreed on how to best walk together! I can’t wait for our next visit.

16/09/2024

We love sharing our homes with nice dogs, as well as dogs that struggle sometimes. With Can-Do Canine!, boarding dogs have the option of being the only dog, so they get the attention that they need and don’t have to be stressed by other dogs if they wouldn’t like that. We give walks, and if a dog prefers, we have a secure backyard to play in! Our petsitters are also happy to drop in and visit your pup at your home, if they get homesick. Contact today to plan for your next getaway!

14/09/2024

A lesser-known service offered by Can-Do Canine! is a quick taxi service to get your dog to their appointments when you can’t. While we are flexible, the sooner you know, the easier it is for us to fit a round-trip into our schedule. We’re also happy to take your pup out for a joy ride, as we know that it is a true source of enjoyment for many of our four-legged friends! Contact today to schedule your pup’s pickup— available in both Northern CA (Solano County and surrounding areas) and Southern CA (Orange County area) based on availability. We have multiple people who may be able to help, but need time to coordinate!

01/09/2024

Can-Do Canine! is on the lookout for another dog walker in the Solano County area! Please inquire by direct message, email [email protected] or text 707-812-1587

27/08/2024

Working with Can-Do Canine! teaches pups some great manners!

Want some tips and tricks? Message or email for a session today.

24/08/2024

Who’s got a sassy pet who loves the limelight? Show us their best poses!

22/08/2024

Happy National “Never Bean Better” day! Check out these toe beans as my own two boys enjoy some orange cat cuddles. Celebrate with the furry friend in your life!!

15/08/2024

What, you mean we have to learn things while I’m so small?? Puppy training can be hard work, but it pays off big time! Don’t wait until your puppy has bad habits. Start puppy training today!

14/08/2024

Peekaboo! Happy Wednesday! Does your dog need a friend today? Can-Do Canine! is happy to take them on an adventure, or just play at home. Message or click today to find out more about how we can entertain your pup!

12/08/2024

Does your dog pay attention to you on walks? Or are you just their anchor, holding them back from the world? Let’s start a conversation between you and your companion out in the world— we don’t want to hold them back, but we don’t want to be background noise, either! Can-Do Canine! offers walk-and-train options to grow attentiveness on-leash. Message today to learn more and set up a consultation!

08/08/2024

Can-Do Canine! isn’t just for dogs! We love caring for cats and other pets as well. These two love a snuggle when we visit! Check out our pet sitting options on our website.

06/08/2024

Beautifully said! Quit souring your recall!

Best tip I can give you if you want a reliable recall with your dog?

Stop giving him reasons to NOT want to come back to you.

So often we call our dogs and do the following -

- bring them inside
- crate them
- put them back on leash
- physically pet them and hug them (a lot of dogs reaallllly don't like this even though WE do!)
- take something from them
- check them for ticks
- wipe their eye boogers
- remove them from the fun

If you've done one or any of these, you've taken a huge deduction out of your dogs "recall account" balance. YES, EVEN IF YOU USED FOOD WHEN THEY CAME BACK! Food - even though very rewarding - is rarely as reinforcing as freedom to dog!

There are many other factors to help you have a reliable recall with your dog, but this is the most important one of them all. STOP calling your dog and then doing something they don't find reinforcing, even if you treat them anyway. Often times, the food very quickly becomes not worth it to your dog, and you find yourself at 5am on your porch in your bathrobe screaming "COME!" rattling a bag of treats just to up the ante more and more, only to have your dog look at you like "Yeah, no, I've been there before human - see ya!"

Build your recall account by calling your dog, rewarding them, and then letting them GO BACK to whatever they were doing before, and do that many more times than times that you actually do have to stop their fun. Walk over while they are chewing on a stick, toss them a treat and tell them what a great find it is, and then walk away. Teach your dog that coming to you, having cool stuff around you (water logged stick, a soggy ball they just found etc) doesn’t always mean their fun is over and you’re going to remove them or the item.

While doing all this, if you’re not sure that your dog is safe to be off leash or reliable DONT let them off leash. Use a long dragline, even in the yard, so you can just bring them to you rather than chase them around or run the risk of them taking off.

Reliable recall doesn’t just happen. It takes time and patience and lots of repetitions. Keep treating, keep letting them have fun, keep your sense of humor!

-Helen St. Pierre

31/07/2024

Happy ! We love to celebrate our mixed breed dogs, because we often get the best of all their parts! My favorite mix is a shepherd mix. They are so sweet and goofy! Show us your mutts and mixed breeds you love.

31/07/2024

Our first blog post has been updated and republished on our website! It’s all about how to connect with your dog by means other than food, to help prevent excessive weight gain so that your furry friends can live a long, healthy life! Check it out here: https://www.key2urzoo.com/learning-blog and tell us in the comments here how you like to bond with your pup!

24/07/2024

Going out for a sniff walk is similar to reading the local news or scrolling social media to dogs. Giving your dog time to smell bushes and lightpoles gives them a chance to take in information, which engages their brain. Let your pup take the extra couple of seconds to gather more info! They will come back from the walk more tired than if they had just jogged straight the whole time.

19/07/2024

Getting pet nail trims at home instead of the groomers or the vet’s office can be a much calmer and more enjoyable experience for most pets! Can-Do Canine! offers house calls. #

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10/07/2024

For social dogs, play is an essential part of their day. For many dogs, even social ones, dog parks are not a safe place to get proper social interaction. Dogs all throughout the spectrum of sociability, and dogs that love playing but never learned how to set boundaries or accept others’ boundaries safely are a common type of visitor to the dog park. How can we ensure that our playful dogs get some social time that doesn’t end in a dog fight with a stranger? Play dates! Set up a time to visit a safe secure place with a dog or two that you know, and more importantly are sure have manners and a social confidence that allows them to avoid escalating disagreements to a dangerous interaction. A good place to have play dates is a secure backyard— for some dogs it’s best if it’s not THEIR backyard, but a friend’s yard isn’t a bad idea! Another option is a SniffSpot near you!