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Newest episode is out - Hello, Gundogs!
11/11/2024

Newest episode is out - Hello, Gundogs!

Gundogs find friends everywhere they go. You, however, are their best friend. They love spending time with you. The ultimate team player and adventure pal.

Bernie’s enjoying his indoor adventure at the Behavior & Enrichment Center today. All fun and no wet paws!
11/10/2024

Bernie’s enjoying his indoor adventure at the Behavior & Enrichment Center today. All fun and no wet paws!

West Oak Pet Photography will be back at The Learning Dog Academy for Holiday Pet Photos on Sunday, November 17 from 11A...
11/05/2024

West Oak Pet Photography will be back at The Learning Dog Academy for Holiday Pet Photos on Sunday, November 17 from 11AM-4PM. We had such a good time working with Sarah last Saturday at the Fall Pet Portrait Session. Sarah was fabulous with my dogs, Ursa & Pandora. Just look at those gorgeous pics! Reserve your spot today!

https://www.westoakphotography.com/christmas-mini-sessions

We have a few openings this Saturday for fall pet photos!
10/30/2024

We have a few openings this Saturday for fall pet photos!

We have openings for fall pet photos this Saturday!
10/30/2024

We have openings for fall pet photos this Saturday!

Invisible fences do not protect your beloved pet
10/25/2024

Invisible fences do not protect your beloved pet

This is one of the reasons why we do not like invisible fences for our adoptions:

This little guy got out of his invisible fence...no doubt chasing a squirrel that was outside the boundary. He managed to fight off the coyotes that tried to kill him.
The shock collar around his neck had prevented his return to his home and yard, so he went back into the woods to lay down to die. His owner was determined to find him. When he was found he was pretty torn up with a temp of 94°F.
Invisible fencing is Not going to keep animals, or other threats out of your yard.
If your dog runs through the barrier in pursuit of a critter, he's going to get corrected by that collar if he tries to get back home.... Please reconsider invisible fencing. People may say that they have been using them for years without issue.
However, it only takes once

Hope for animals begins with acknowledging that they are sentient and have value
10/13/2024

Hope for animals begins with acknowledging that they are sentient and have value

UPDATE: Aversive tools are NOT banned in Scotland. Thank you to everyone that helped to update the list. :)

“What do Austria, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Quebec, Wales, Italy, and Scotland have in common?’

They have all banned aversive training tools and recognize animals as sentient beings.” - Michael Shikashio

Latest podcast is out!
10/11/2024

Latest podcast is out!

This is the first of a series of podcasts looking at different breed groups of dogs. We'll start with the biggeest of all dogs - the guardians. These are the Great Danes, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Mastiffs and more. Pupsicles - one of my dogs' favorite interactive toys available on...

Fall Pet Photos @ The Learning Dog Academy!
10/11/2024

Fall Pet Photos @ The Learning Dog Academy!

Fall Pet Photos Nov 2 @ The Learning Dog Academy!
10/11/2024

Fall Pet Photos Nov 2 @ The Learning Dog Academy!

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2 pups meet at the Behavior & Enrichment Center...and have a great time! Lizzy (6 mos old Vizla) met Pandora (almost 6 mos old Great Dane) for training. After a few attention games, leash walking practice, and practicing observation it was time to PLAY! #lifewithpuppy #dogsdodoggiethings #puppyplay

Pandora Pup here, letting pups everywhere know that the Behavior & Enrichment Center's Fall 2024 Theme is ready for exploring! Straw bales for climbing, a maze for exploring, pumpkins for sniffing. Mmm....something seems to be missing. What? Where are the squeaky toys??? I chatted with management (mom), and she assured me that the squeaky toys would be out in a day or two. Not to worry, furry friends, I'll keep her on track. There will be squeaky toys, too! And....FLOATING pumpkins in the duck pond! It's a-mazing! Oh, it's not just for perfect pups like me, my older sister, Ursa, said it's really awesome, too. And she's OLD! Oops! Mom said to be nice. Ursa isn't OLD...just older! Ha!#lifewithpuppy #dogsdodoggiethings #dogenrichment #havefunwithyourdog #dog #doghalloween

Bobbing for pumpkins (and apples, too)? Yes!

Fall 2024
Fall 2024

Does your dog love to explore, sniff, or snuffle? Check out Scent City @ The Learning Dog Academy's Behavior & Enrichment Center. Ursa says the snuffle tunnel is AWESOME!

Peanut butter bubbles? Sophia says, “YES!”

Slobber Sleuth Sophia had a great time solving th mystery of the missing treats!

Slobber Sleuth Sophia had a great time solving th mystery of the missing treats!

The bitey puppy! Bad? Nope...normal. Pandora is an average puppy. She does puppy things, like putting everying in her mouth and biting. I have options - I can get frustrated and upset OR I can acknowledge that this is what puppies do and give her better things to put into her mouth instead of me. Providing puppies with many opportunities to use their mouth - tasting, chewing, carrying - actually decreases bitiness. When Pandora gets too bitey it's my cue that she's too stimulated or too tired and needs a puppy nap. Bitey puppies are normal. Prevent undesirable biting by giving your puppy LOTS of things to put in their mouth. (HINT: Take time to discover what textures and materials your puppy wants to bite and give them safe options that are similar in texture and hardness.) #biteypuppy #lifewithpuppy

Annie and Shannon had a great time participating in this. year's Olympic games. It's a delight watching them work together as a team. Although she's a great team sport player, Annie always adds her own twist...check out her creative twist on the event.

Summer Beach Days at The Behavior & Enrichment Center. A little sand, a little water, and lots of fun! Ursa and Pandora had a great time exploring. The big idea this month is texture. Our dogs encounter many different textures during the day and throughout their life. Part of the socialization process for puppies and dogs who have experienced barren environments or sensory deprivation is interacting with different objects in a safe environment at their own pace. Dogs at every life stage benefit from exploration without being pressured.

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