Get a heeler they said…. it’ll be fun they said…..
Inspired by another trainer to get to work on our heel flip! We’ve still got a ways to go but this dudes hind end awareness is coming along nicely. I was surprised how well we did for our first session. We’ve done bits and pieces of this before but never put it all together. I’ll try to keep posting progress videos!
Get ready to kick off the new year with a bang! We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new leash-walking intro group class. Hurry, though - we're starting with just 4 participants per class, so secure your spot before we hit capacity. As more folks sign up, we'll keep the classes rolling. For a full-day clinic jam-packed with leash wisdom, handling skills, and mastering walks amid distractions, all at the fantastic price of $125, it's a fantastic deal! Quick heads up: this isn't the gig for dogs with behavioral quirks (no aggression/reactivity here). Plus, your furry pals should be crate trained, as we'll be giving them some 1-on-1 TLC. Ready to join the fun? Fill out the form, and we'll be in touch! Any burning questions? Just let us know! 🐾
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Big confidence day for Hazel! Today we took advantage of the empty playground & worked on confidence building while out in public. There were tons of loud noises, construction workers, people mowing their grass & Hazel did fantastic. So proud of her progress!
Exposure vs. Socialization
If you ever got a new puppy/dog and heard people say “make sure you socialize them enough!” and immediately go out and let everyone play with your puppy, you’re not totally wrong. While there is a huge difference between socialization and exposure, exposure is key. We want our dogs to be stable in new environments and around as many new things as possible. Socializing your new dog/puppy can be fun, but just like humans, we don’t like everyone or want to interact with everyone we meet. Too much socialization could lead to reactivity or frustration to go meet that dog walking across the street or the person walking by. Exposing your dog/puppy to new places/people/sounds/dogs without meeting everyone helps them stay engaged with you as their owner, while they learn the world isn’t a scary place.
As we are getting closer to our maternity leave, here are some of our favorite enrichment activities! As first time moms we don’t really know what to expect. But we do know we can keep our dogs mentally stimulated with brain games! Mentally stimulating activities such as the snuffle mat, towel, and box feeding can be just as exhausting for a dog as physical exercise.
A few do-it-yourself enrichment activities we also enjoy include: gallon jugs without the lid, cardboard boxes, and a muffin tin with tennis balls to cover the food. These activities are something you can incorporate into their meal times to make feeding time fun!
Rouge has made tremendous improvements since she has been with us! She has turned into such a confident spunky girl. Tomorrow she will continue her adventure as a well-balanced dog with her owner. We can't wait to see all that she accomplishes 💚
Had to take the pups out before the afternoon heat to enjoy some swimming! Our pups love having their off leash freedom & being able to swim. Let us know how you & your pups are trying to beat this summer heat!