For Keeps Pet Training

10/09/2024

It's a "hole"some day!

Digging Artists, Livi and Bean, are busy creating their masterpieces.

Often deemed a nuisance behavior among dog owners, digging is a normal behavior among canines. To assist in meeting your dog half way, provide them an outlet to perform this natural behavior by identifying a "human approved" digging location to explore.
As space and natural environment may be limited in your area, consider the placement of a children's plastic swimming pool or sandbox filled with sand or dirt, or designate a specific "digging" space within your yard. You can encourage interactions in these areas by adding your dog's favorite toys and treats.

Satisfy your dog's natural need while fulfilling your desire to protect your home's landscape.

Happy digging!!!

Share your "artist" and their "masterpiece" in the comments below!

If you'd like to learn more or need support in understanding your dog's behavior, training, or enrichment needs, reach out to: https://www.forkeepspettraining.com/

08/08/2024

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Are the demonstrations of your pet's behaviors causing you concern?

You are not alone.

For Keeps Pet Training offers professional, confidential, and empathetic one-on-one animal behavior and training education and services.

06/08/2024

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15/06/2024

As verbal recall cues can be difficult to hear at a distance or when the wind is blowing, Livi and Bean have been working to recall to the audio cue of six quick bursts from a coach's whistle.
Watch as both disengage from their adventures, excitedly return, and politely wait for the offerings of their "payments" for a job well done!
(Video Volume Alert: whistle sound at 5 seconds)

05/06/2024

Clinical Behavior Trial

Does your dog get anxious?

Does he/she vocalize, pant, become destructive, shake or tremble when you leave the house? Has your dog been diagnosed with separation anxiety? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, your dog may qualify for a clinical study evaluating a new dietary behavior supplement. Your dog will be further evaluated by a Veterinary Behaviorist before enrollment.

Check out all of the trial details at the link below:

Does he/she vocalize, pant, become destructive, shake or tremble when you leave the house? Has your dog been diagnosed with separation anxiety? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, your dog may qualify for a clinical study evaluating a new dietary behavior supplement. Your dog will....

05/06/2024

Day 2 of the Veterinary Behavior Symposium. Learning never ends. SO many wonderful topics and speakers!

11/05/2024

Funny Friday!
"Oops! I think I blinked. Can you take another picture?..."

20/08/2023

If any local pet lovers are looking for a family friendly event, come check out the Ho-Down in Veseli! For Keeps Pet Training has donated baskets full of items to keep your pet's mind engaged and you entertained while watching them explore and interact.
Purchase a ticket for the BIG TICKET raffle for a chance to win a basket of canine goodies valued at $250.00 and visit the silent auction to place bids for a basket specific to our feline friends and one specific to our canine friends!

10/08/2023

For Keeps Pet Training has donated prizes that are sure to keep your pup entertained! If you're available this Saturday, check out the events being held by Dispatch Dogs Rescue Center at Lonsdale Community Days for your chance to win!

We are so excited for Saturday! We want to meet your four legged family members

28/01/2023

Learning never ends.
ClickerExpo LIVE 2023 day 2 underway!

30/08/2022

Often deemed a nuisance behavior among dog owners, digging is a normal behavior among canines. To assist in meeting your dog half way, provide them an outlet to perfom this natural behavior by identifying a "human approved" digging location to explore.

As space and natural environment may be limited in your area, consider the placement of a children's plastic swimming pool or sandbox filled with sand or dirt or designate a specific "digging" space within your yard. You can encourage interactions in these areas by adding your dog's favorite toys and treats.

Satisfy your dog's natural need while fulfilling your desire to protect your home's landscape.

Happy digging!!!

21/08/2022

If any local dog lovers are looking for a family friendly event, come check out the Ho-Down in Veseli! For Keeps Pet Training has donated baskets full of items to keep your dog's mind engaged and you entertained while watching them explore and interact.
Purchase a Big Ticket for a chance to win a basket of canine goodies valued at $220.00 or visit the silent auction to place a bid on another!

This year's BIG TICKET raffle has over $8000 in prizes ($7400 in cash!) Purchase tickets from any parishioner or get your tickets on Sunday at the Ho-Down!

22/06/2022

Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta explains canine body language and the performance of behaviors caused by panic from the fear of fireworks.
Help exists.
Learn more about how to support your dog during fireworks.
https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/06/20/how-handle-4th-july-firework-anxiety-with-your-pets/

How to handle dog anxiety on the 4th.

13/06/2022

Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner!
If your pets demonstrate fear, anxiety, or stress with fireworks, the commotion of social gatherings, or with travel, NOW is the time to prepare.
Talk to your pet's veterinarian about your observations of your pet's behavior during these events, as prescription medications may be an option.
Advocating to ensure your pet's mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing are being addressed during these events, will aid everyone in the situation to feel more comfortable.
Check out Fear Free's "Have a Fear Free Fourth!".

01/06/2022

NEW DOCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Robyn Hayes, D.V.M., CVA, ACVB Resident! Dr. Hayes is originally from upstate New York and has lived all over the world, most recently relocating from Kentucky to Minnesota. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Cornell University, then attended two years of veterinary school at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College. Dr. Hayes transferred to North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2005.

During her years in private practice as a small animal veterinarian, Dr. Hayes especially enjoyed managing dermatology and chronic pain cases as well as general surgery. In addition, she achieved credentials as a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Dr. Hayes has been involved with animal rescue, as well as animal training courses, which led to her special interest in veterinary behavior and nurturing the human-animal bond.

In January of 2020, under the mentorship of Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CABC, and Dr. Amanda Ringterink, DVM, DACVB, Dr. Hayes began a private practice residency with the goal of becoming board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. She is a Fear Free Elite certificate holder and is also certified in Low-Stress Handling and Restraint through Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low-Stress Handling University.

Dr. Hayes spends her time outside the office with her family and enjoys hiking, camping, horseback riding, and spending time exploring the great outdoors in their new home state of Minnesota with her two children and two dogs.

22/02/2022

While out for a "smelly" walk, Livi embraced the ability to sit down and air-scent the "smells" the wind brought directly to her.

29/01/2022

Day 2 of Clicker Expo LIVE underway!
Gaining knowledge from some of the greatest minds and people within the Positive Reinforcement Training community!

19/01/2022

Prepping enrichment and boredom buster items made easy with the help of Minnesota winters!
Saving you freezer space and allowing you the ability to prep a larger quantity, stick your items in a covered container and store them outside!