Positive Dog Trainers of the Midsouth

30/05/2024

Spaying/neutering our dogs is a personal decision to discuss with your vet. Here is recent updated scientific data that suggests when to do so if your dog is one of the listed breeds.

New post! New research adds more dog breeds to the list of those for which there are guidelines on when to spay or neuter them based on the health risks, bringing the list up to 40 (and there are guidelines on mixed breeds by weight, too). Read more in this week's post https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2024/05/what-age-should-dogs-be-spayedneutered.html

17/03/2024

Great resource for pet owners.

This week is Poison Prevention Week! The AVMA provides this handy resource guide on all things "household hazard" that you can share with pet owners and help them keep their furry friends safe.
https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/household-hazards

26/12/2023

Ways to prepare your dog for the upcoming fireworks on New Year's Eve.

6 practical ways you can start today to ready your dog for fireworks. Including the best single thing you can do: see your veterinarian. Please call now.

08/12/2023

Pearls of wisdom from Patricia McConnell

22/11/2023

Important information about mystery illness in dogs. Consult your vet for more information.

Pet expert Steve Dale on a mysterious respiratory illness sickening dogs, and sometimes fatally, across the US. What is known and not known

26/10/2023

Check out the tips from Fear Free for a happy fear-free Halloween.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Share onWhile Halloween may be an exciting time for you and your family — costumes, candy, carving — it can be frightening for your dog or cat. From ringing doorbells to monstrous masks, these new sights and sounds can create high anxiety for pets. However, when you follo...

26/10/2023

Recommended Behaviorist and Trainers List

Jennie Lane, RVT, MA, ACAAB
Synergy Animal Behavior® LLC
901-221-8904
[email protected]
https://synergyanimalbehavior.com/
Serving a variety of species, with video and telephone consultations available.
Specializing in cat and dog safety and management, aggression, living with children, fear & anxiety, house-soiling, destructive behavior, environmental enrichment, and pre-adoption counseling. Services also available for pet professionals.

Ann Marie Easton Ph.D., CPDT-KSA, PMCT4 (Pat Miller Certified Trainer), Fear-Free Certified Trainer, CGC evaluator
Pawsitive Companionship, LLC
901-481-4145
[email protected]
https://www.pawscompanion.com
Specializing in the early socialization, resilience training, and education of puppies, resilience and manners training for adolescents, manners training for adult dogs, and behavior modification for concerning behaviors on leash, between dogs in the home, or towards people, and fear issues. All services include training plans and handouts applicable to the dog’s specific needs.

Karen Deeds, CDBC
Canine Connection
817-874-3647
[email protected]
www.deedscanineconnection.com
Specializing in puppy problem prevention and any behavioral problems other than separation anxiety. Offering in-home training sessions and packages as well as phone consultations all being followed up with a detailed training plan.

Lee Phelan, CPDT-KA, PMCT
Trainer for the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County
901-937-3914
Teaching group classes at the HSMSC that are available to the public. Please call for availability and prices.

Lindsey Freeman, MA., CCDT, CPDT-KA
Freeman Pet Services, LLC
[email protected]
https://freemanpetservices.com/
Serving the Memphis area virtually and in person with puppy socialization, basic manners in all life stages, and lifestyle enrichment.

Patricia Belt CCDT, CGC Evaluator, Doggone Safe Bite Safety Educator, ATD Therapy Dog Evaluator, R.E.A.D.® Instructor
901-619-1910
[email protected]
Specializations: Private, force-free therapy dog training, basic manners for deaf companion dogs, fire safety, bite safety educational programs in schools or special events.

Ron Lewis
K9 Kraze Agility and Rescue
901-355-9874
[email protected]
Specializing in agility, including as a behavior modification tool

16/02/2023

Several PDToMS members will be presenting and can answer questions during the Q&A segment.

08/10/2022

New puppy? Great free resource with helpful information.

We're just days away from the kickoff of The Puppy Summit hosted by Marilyn Mele. This FREE summit is packed full of information that will help all puppies thrive. And much of what you learn can be applied to adult dogs too. Gaining and keeping a puppies attention is possible! I'll be speaking on October 18th and sharing tips and techniques to help your pup give you undivided attention so that you're set up for a lifetime of fun learning together. And it'll set you up to begin training the lifesaving skill of a Rocket Recall™—teaching your dog to Come. Register here: https://bit.ly/LL-WAGGONER

22/06/2022

This!

We often hear complaints from dog owners that their dog is doing too much sniffing and its making walks too long!

Here's our top tips to let your dog have an outlet for their natural behaviours and you both have happy walks:
✅ Remember it's your dogs walk and time to have fun
✅ Train a find it cue so your dog sniffs on a release cue
✅ Create sniffari's at home and find spaces on walks for sniffing
✅ Vary your walks so your dog experiences new smells - There's nothing like a pee-mail to make dogs happy!

14/04/2022

Always worth reposting this important information

I've had some requests to repost the "Better Never Bitten" handout for National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Please let me know, by direct message, if you'd like a copy of the pdf, and thank you for your ongoing interest.

Edit: PLEASE send a direct message to me rather than leaving a comment below, and allow 24 hours for the pdf. Thanks again.

04/02/2022

We have updated the recommended behaviorist and trainer list. See below:

Recommended Behaviorist and Trainers List

Jennie Lane, RVT, MA, ACAAB
Synergy Animal Behavior® LLC
901-221-8904
[email protected]
https://synergyanimalbehavior.com/
Serving a variety of species, with video and telephone consultations available.
Specializing in cat and dog safety and management, aggression, living with children, fear & anxiety, house-soiling, destructive behavior, environmental enrichment, and pre-adoption counseling. Services also available for pet professionals.

Ann Marie Easton Ph.D., CPDT-KSA, PMCT4 (Pat Miller Certified Trainer), Fear-Free Certified Trainer, CGC evaluator
Pawsitive Companionship, LLC
901-481-4145
[email protected]
https://www.pawscompanion.com
Specializing in the early socialization, resilience training, and education of puppies, resilience and manners training for adolescents, manners training for adult dogs, and behavior modification for concerning behaviors on leash, between dogs in the home, or towards people, and fear issues. All services include training plans and handouts applicable to the dog’s specific needs.

Karen Deeds, CDBC
Canine Connection
817-874-3647
[email protected]
www.deedscanineconnection.com
Specializing in puppy problem prevention and any behavioral problems other than separation anxiety. Offering in-home training sessions and packages as well as phone consultations all being followed up with a detailed training plan.

Lee Phelan, CPDT-KA, PMCT
Trainer for the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County
901-937-3914
Teaching group classes at the HSMSC that are available to the public. Please call for availability and prices.

Lindsey Freeman, MA., CCDT, CPDT-KA
Freeman Pet Services, LLC
[email protected]
https://freemanpetservices.com/
Serving the Memphis area virtually and in person with puppy socialization, basic manners in all life stages, and lifestyle enrichment.

Patricia Belt CCDT, CGC Evaluator, Doggone Safe Bite Safety Educator, ATD Therapy Dog Evaluator, R.E.A.D.® Instructor
901-619-1910
[email protected]
Specializations: Private, force-free therapy dog training, basic manners for deaf companion dogs, fire safety, bite safety educational programs in schools or special events.

Ron Lewis
K9 Kraze Agility and Rescue
901-355-9874
[email protected]
Specializing in agility, including as a behavior modification tool

A place for pet owners to get information from certified professional force-free trainers and behaviorists located around the Mid-South.