THRIVING CANINE

16/12/2025

Christmas Sweater Day 2025!

This video is just a cute slide show of all the dogs that came to our Advanced Drop-In Class wearing their Christmas sweaters. The offer was that the class w...

04/12/2025

Have you ever looked at the label on your dog’s food and found yourself asking questions like…

What is pyridoxine hydrochloride?
Is crude protein better than regular protein?
What is chicken by-product meal?
Don’t worry, you are not alone and this series of articles intends to help you learn to understand dog food labels without requiring a degree in food science.

Have you ever looked at the label on your dog’s food and found yourself asking questions like… What is pyridoxine hydrochloride? Is crude protein better than regular protein? What is chicken by-product meal? Don’t worry, you are not alone and this series of articles intends to help you learn t...

23/11/2025

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19/11/2025

Some of these are in the Bay Area, I need to go check them out.

Whether you’re an experienced hiker, or looking for a leisurely walk by the beach, this post covers 15 of the best dog-friendly hikes on the California Coast!

15/11/2025

🗓️ SAVE THE DATES!! 🗓️

🎄AARF Presents - A Fun Holiday Event! 🎄

🎅 SANTA PAWS - Bring your pet(s) for a fun picture with Santa! 🐕 🐈 📸

🕰️ When: Back to Back days - Saturday, 12/6 from 12-4pm AND Sunday, 12/7 from 12-4pm

💲Cost: For a donation to AARF of an amount of your choosing!

🏫 Where: AARF Headquarters at the Candy Park Plaza at 16375 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill.

Santa and all the elves look forward to meeting your pets. 🩵🩷

Note: For the safety of all, dogs must be on leash and kitties or small pets must be in secure carriers please.

Our Adoption Playroom will also be open to the public during this time, so you can meet some adorable and adoptable kitties too!🐱

We will also have yummy treats, fun raffles and cool holiday shopping!

For any questions, email us at [email protected] and for more info about our adoptable dogs and cats, visit our website at aarflove.org.

10/11/2025

Prevention is often the key to successful dog training and behavior modification. Three examples:
1: Preventing unwanted behaviors from being practiced.
2: Preventing unwanted behaviors from being reinforced.
3: Preventing unwanted behaviors from happening without correction.

08/11/2025

05/11/2025

Update: The free lesson has been claimed.
FREE DOG TRAINING!!!
One hour private lesson with Chad, donated by a happy customer who wants to pay it forward.
Please share this with anyone who you think will appreciate it.
Interested parties can email [email protected]

31/10/2025

Intermediate Obedience Class starts in Two Weeks.

Don't get stuck in kindergarten, take it to the next level.

Don’t Get Stuck In Kindergarten, Take It To The Next Level Are you a graduate of Thriving Canine’s Puppy or Basic Obedience Class who wants a higher canine education? Are you striving to bring out the best in your dog? Would you like a dog that will listen anytime, anywhere, no matter what…eve...

31/10/2025

Not sure if Buddha really said this but it's funny.

31/10/2025

UPDATE: He has been adopted. Thank you very much to all who helped spread the word.
This puppy needs a new home. He's a super sweet 7 month old golden retriever. He loves people, loves dogs, loves to swim and play tug/fetch games. I have worked with him multiple times, so he has had some training and is good on walks. Please share this, he's a really good dog for the right home.
Contact [email protected] for more details.