Up To Snuff Mutt

11/07/2024

Intro To Rally!

Intro to Rally is a great place to start learning what Rally is all about. You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side. There is a clear sense of teamwork between the dog and handler both during and between the numbered signs. Although each performance is timed, having a good race time is not the goal; it’s all about working as a team while performing the skills, with the dog under control.

Just like with Intro to Agility you do not have to have prior exsperiance with Rally, however I do highly recommend that you and your dog has been to some kind of training before joining this class.

This fun class is held every Saturday at 4:30pm with a cost of $15 and you can book your spot on my website!

11/06/2024

I have cancelled Puppy Playdate tonight due to lack of sign ups, however it looks like I already have enough for next Tuesday! Won't you join us then? I hope so! Have a great night all!

11/05/2024

Let's talk about puppy socialization. The BEST time to get their socialization started is between birth and 16 weeks. That's an awfully small window if you think about it.

If you think about it too long you might notice that dogs are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks old. So how can you accomplish this if they are not fully vaccinated? With my help of course! It is highly recommended that puppies of this age group do not go on public walks, or trips. We don't want them to come in contact with any type of pathogen that could cause them to become sick! Outside in the public there is absolutely no way to garentee all dogs are vaccinated, that's where I come in.

Working at Wishbone has granted me the safe space I needed to help you all raise confidant, well rounded puppies. Every dog that enters Wishbone is either fully vaccinated, or up-to-date on everything.

What's the difference between fully vaccinated and just up-to-date? Well adults dogs must be fully vaccinated to come to daycare of classes. Everyone provides the proof to us and we keep it on record. However puppies cannot be fully vaccinated until about 16 weeks. So the puppies that come into my classes or the playdates must be up-to-date, meaning they are currently in the process of getting their series of shots and have it scheduled to get the next round. As they get to the next round I get the updated information and they are kept safe.

The building is a perfect setting for the puppies to come and enjoy some interactions with other puppies and people. The benefits of socialization within the window of time are amazing. It creates a dog that is full of confidence, and understanding of social skills. I have seen first hand puppies that where not socialized until later in life that where nervous around new people or environments. Puppies who shutdown and hide, or look for comfort from their parents. These puppies could later become isolated and unsocial, possibly creating bite hazards, as well as so many behavioral issues.

Puppy playdates are held every Tuesday at 6:30pm! I must get a minimum of 3 puppies signed up for it to be hosted. You can sign up through my website. I'm here if you have any questions!

11/04/2024

Happy November! Here is a list of upcoming events and classes!

11/04/2024

I still have room in my Adult ABCs class that starts tomorrow night at 5pm!

Adult ABCs is our intro into basic training. We will be going over cues such as responding to their name, coming when called, walking on a loose leash, "Leave it" and so much more. If you and your Mutt have never taken a class before this is the perfect one to start with. We will meet once a week for an hour for 6 weeks.

If you are interested in getting signed up please visit my website!

Expert dog training for all breeds. Positive reinforcement techniques only.

11/04/2024

I have been trying to get the post uploaded about the winners of my costume contest for a few days and my phone has been awful. I finally got it! Here are the winners from the contest on the 27th!
Silliest costume went to Theodore!
The cutest costume went to Violet (Embrace the Chaos)
Best Handmade went to Buddy
And creepiest costume went to Frankie and her girl "Eleven"

This was such a fun time and I cannot wait to do it again next year!

10/24/2024

FREE adoptions on Sunday, October 27th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. thanks to the sponsorship of Walla Walla Toyota!

Come to Walla Walla Toyota at 606 N Wilbur Ave for the biggest adoption event of the year. Pre-apply now at bluemountainhumane.org/apply-now to find your new furry friend.

Help us make sure every shelter pet finds a family!

10/23/2024

Dogs that jump can cause so many issues. If you're greeting a dog where an owner says "we are in training for no jumping" please don't respond by saying it's ok if they jump on you. It's not ok. Just today a dog that thinks it's ok to jump up on people jumped up on me and crashed square into my face and caused me to have a bloody nose. What if I was a young child and they knocked me over? What if it was your elderly grandmother and they scratched her? What if it was someone in a nice suit? Regardless it's never a good idea to allow a dog to jump.

Owners if you're interested in learning about how to handle this behavior please join me on Saturday at 9am for our "Greeting people nice" workshop. We will be covering a few different scenarios to help the dogs learn the routine of greeting someone nice. Is $15 for the hour and is help at Wishbone. All dogs must be current on their Rabies Bordetella and DAHPP. I hope to see you there!

10/22/2024

Halloween costume contest check list;
Get judges ✅
Make door gifts✅
Custom make a sign in sheet and judge cards ✅
Put together prize baskets✅
Decorate the training room✅

The only thing left to do is get the rest of the decor up in the main area of Wishbone! Cannot wait to see what you all have come up with for your costumes!

10/22/2024

Introducing Puppy PowWow! This special hour is one where puppies 6 months to 1 year can come play with other puppies to practice their social skills in a safe environment. There are going to be a few unique rules for this event. Specifically for girl pups, if they come into their heat cycle they will not be allowed back at PowWow unless spayed. Specifically for male dogs, if they become mature and display any hu***ng during play, they will not be allowed back unless neutered. These rules will be in place to rule out accidental pregnancies or fights. The puppy playdates are a blast, but they grow out of them so fast that I thought having another hour where we could keep working these skills would benefit the dogs! It will be $10 for the session and all dogs must be current on their vaccinations! We will be hosting these at 6pm on Saturdays. They can be booked on my website, or you can let me know if you would like to join us. Looking forward to the new experience!

10/21/2024

Introducing Intro to Rally!!

As per the AKC website, "Think of an AKC Rally event as any team sport: You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side. There is a clear sense of teamwork between the dog and handler both during and between the numbered signs. Although each performance is timed, having a good race time is not the goal; it’s all about working as a team while performing the skills, with the dog under control."

For this beginner class I recommend that you and your pup have gone through some basic training such as my Adult ABCs class or even Puppy PrinciPals. We will be setting up stations during the class where you can practice them as much as needed before i put together a course to "run". This is going to be great fun and we will be beginning in November on the 2nd at 4:30pm. This class is Bookable on my website right now! I can't wait to see what we can do with this together!

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10/21/2024

I have a lesson tonight with a very sweet boy. He needs to work on greeting people nicely. Do I have any volunteers to come over and help with this?! The time is 5:30 and the place is Wishbone.

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10/19/2024

Don't forget, today is the last agility class of the year! If you would like to join us we have plenty of space left. Hope to see you there at 9am.

10/16/2024

It's a bittersweet Wednesday. It's the first Wednesday of no pack walk at 6, however it's also the first CGC class for Wednesday night. I'm so excited to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones! Let's create some good citizens!

10/14/2024

You all know I hold Puppy Playdate, what if I told you I'm thinking of holding a play group for pups between 6 months and a year? Would anyone be interested in this? I would have a few different requirements and rules, but would love to be able to have a safe place for the slightly older pups to play too.

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10/12/2024

Tonight is our last Packwalk of the year! I currently only have one dog signed up. I need at least two more. If your want to join us please sign up soon!

10/12/2024

Agility is cancelled today. I didn't get enough signed up. Next week is our last session of the year. How to see you there!

10/12/2024

I currently have one dog signed up for agility class today. If you would like to join us now is the time! Please let me know, or sign up on the website. :)