Fun was had by all after Basic Manners Class last night!!
It is always fun to have a group of dogs in class who get along so well that we can have a play session afterwards to reward all of their hard work (but fun of course!) during class.
Look how much fun they had last night!!
Frankie is gaining confidence and learning there are different textures other than grass, concrete, carpet, and vinyl/hardwood flooring to walk on in our confidence building obstacle course. Just one of the many things we teach in Social Tailwaggers, LLC Puppy Socialization Classes.
Tonight was Week 1 of our It's Fun To Sniff Class. We have a great group of dogs (and people!) who all enjoyed each other's company while having fun learning how to play the "Find It" game. Here is Cordi doing the obstacle course for the first time. Each week we will add more and more obstacles. Next week we will start teaching the dogs to find keys and then we will work on finding a scent.
This is always such a fun class to teach and to watch the dogs and their hoomans have fun together. If you are interested in joining us in our next It's Fun To Sniff Class, send us an email and we will put you on the wait list; [email protected].
Enjoy!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Social Tailwaggers thanks everyone who entrusted me this year to help you with your dog and/or who referred a friend to me.
I hope everyone enjoys the holidays and I am looking forward to seeing you next year!
Cooper and Maggie couldn't wait until basic manners class was over so they could play!
Our next basic manners classes will be starting in January. If you would like to join us, send us an email at [email protected] for more information.
Always fun in puppy class!
It is so important for puppies to attend Puppy Socialization Class. This is where they learn confidence, safely socialize with other puppies of different breeds, learn some basic skills, and just have fun!
If you have a new puppy or are "expecting" a puppy, contact us at [email protected] on how to register for our classes located in Laurel.
The puppies had so much fun today in our Puppy Socialization Class. After going through an obstacle course of novel items to help build confidence, learn that being handled/touched on their paws, ears, face, and belly is good and gets treated, and practiced their sit, down, and come, they "finally" got to play!! But, play is not only play...it is also the way puppies to learn how to inhibit their bite and play properly with other puppies. A good time was had by all!!
Do you have a puppy between 8 and 16/22 weeks of age? Socialization is so important at this age. Contact us at [email protected] to find out why your puppy should attend Puppy Socialization Classes.
Enjoy the puppies playing!
Walk This Way Class
Cooper did an excellent job walking with his owner around the cones. He learned to walk at a normal pace and then to "pick up the pace" to walk a little faster.
If you are interested in our next Walk This Way class, send us an email at [email protected] so we can put you on the wait list to be contacted for our Winter classes.
Say hello to Louie who is also in our It's Fun To Sniff Class. Louie is 14 years old! Just proves your dog is never too old to learn something new!!
When Louie was asked what his goal was for the class he said, "I just want to have fun!!"
Are you interested in having some fun with your dog? Email us at [email protected] and we will put you on the wait list for our Winter class schedule. We also offers Puppy Socialization Classes, Basic Manners Class, Advanced Basic Manners, Parkour For Dog, Tricks Class, Walking Class, CGC, along with adding some new classes for next year. Individual, one-on-one training is also offered.
Last night we taught our students how to find a set of keys, both hidden and among additional sets of keys. When Minnie finds the correct keys she tells us by pawing at the keys.
Our It's Fun To Sniff Class is fun for all ages of dogs. Sniffing is so important for dogs and playing games like "find it" is a great way for dogs to get their "sniffing fix"! The dogs learn how to find treats in an obstacle course, how to find your your keys and how to find a scent. If you are interested in our next It's Fun To Sniff Class email us so we can put you on the wait list for our Winter class, [email protected]
Fun time in puppy class today! During our handling session we worked on teaching the puppies to be comfortable sitting/standing/lying down on a metal pan. You are probably wondering why we would do this! Several reasons, 1) to help them get used to different surfaces under their feet and 2) to help them feel more comfortable when they have to stand on the scale and/or exam table (both of which are metal) at their veterinarian visits.
If you are in the process of bringing a new puppy into your family, or you just brought a puppy home, contact Social Tailwaggers, LLC to join us in our Puppy Socialization Classes. Puppies should be between the ages of 8 weeks and 16/22 weeks. Classes are held in Laurel. Email us at [email protected] for more information.
Moose and Louis meeting for the first time in our Puppy Socialization Class
Puppy Socialization Class is so important for puppies. Here is just one great example: this is Moose and Louis playing. Last week was Louis' 1st class; he was a little shy and didn't play with the other puppies. This week was Moose's first class and she came in "shaking like a leaf"! They both came out of their "shells"...look at the two of them playing!! These two had such a great experience and learned how much fun they can have with other puppies, while also teaching each other "polite play".
It is so important for puppies (age 8 to 16/22 weeks) to have the opportunity to socialize with other puppies in a safe environment. Our classes are held every Saturday morning and not only include puppy play but also confidence building, handling skills, teaching sit, down, and come, and puppy play.
If you have a puppy, or are planning to bring a puppy into your family, contact Social Tailwaggers, LLC to see how we can help your puppy get off to the right start in life. You can contact us at [email protected] or call (240) 882-4765.
In last week's Puppy Socialization Class for confidence building we worked on helping our puppies get used to different noises using the Noise Bowl. Different items which make different sounds were placed in the bowl one at a time. Then, treats were sprinkled around the items in the bowl. The puppies then had the choice on whether they felt comfortable getting the treats out of the bowl while having to push the items around to get to the treats.
Do you have a puppy between the age of 8 and 16/22 weeks? Join us in our Puppy Socialization Classes in Laurel. We help puppies gain confidence, work on handling skills to help puppies feel more comfortable at the vet, we teach the only 3 basic manners skills a puppy needs to learn right now...sit, down, and come, and we have puppy play for the puppies to learn bite inhibition. It is a fun class and the most important class for you and your puppy! Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
We hope you will join us!
Sunday was the second half of week 1 of our Parkour For Dogs Class. We went to the park and practiced what was learned in class earlier in the week. Mickey and Juniper had a blast with Walk It, Paws Up and Under!
Interested in joining us in our next Parkour For Dogs Class? Email us at [email protected], so you can be put on the wait list.
Mickey learning "Walk It"
One of our classes Thursday evenings is Walk This Way...teaching dogs to walk on a loose leash with their owner. This Thursday we practiced with the dogs walking on a lose leash using a fun game...Count To 10. All of the dogs and their owners did an excellent job!
If you are interested in our next walking class, send us an email and we will put you on the waitlist. You will be "first in line" when the next class is scheduled. Contact Social Tailwaggers, LLC at [email protected].
