PACC Pam's Academy of Canine Coaching

11/01/2022

PACC has moved to Pawsibilities Center for Canines in Indian Mound, TN! We'll be offering classes starting in February!

03/07/2021

Don't forget to make sure your pup's microchip information is up to date before the fireworks this weekend. Stay safe ❤

22/06/2021

We've got some exciting stuff happening behind the scenes and can't wait to share! Hang in there! Great things are coming 🤩🐕

04/06/2021

Khaleesi is out there chasing butterflies while we're over here chasing dreams!

For those of you who don't know, we've relocated to Dover, TN. With big life changes come big inspiration and we've got some exciting things in the works out here!

Stay tuned for what's coming next!

06/04/2021

Happy Tuesday everyone! Behind every mischievous or troublesome behavior is a good pup who just needs a little guidance 😍❤

01/04/2021

Happy Thursday!!! As some of you all know, we've been working on settling into our new home 🏡🤩 We're super happy and all wags to get back to seeing our PACC buddies again very soon!

22/03/2021

Happy Monday everyone!

10/03/2021

Training in one of my favorite spots today!

16/02/2021

Are your pups loving the snow as much as Khaleesi is? We'd love to see your snow puppies!!

12/02/2021

Play is such an important part of a pup's day! It not only gives them physical and mental stimulation, but also helps strengthen your bond and build communication skills.

What are your pup's favorite ways to play?

While Khaleesi's favorite games are tug, catch, or play fighting like a bear, she's always a willing participant in whatever crazy scheme her human buddy invites her to join. Today she's a customer at a café enjoying a "pumpkin peanut butter puppachino with bacon sprinkles" 😂 (Don't worry, much to her dismay, it's an empty cup 😉)

09/02/2021

Help me welcome my newest apprentices to the PACC! Meet Penny, Polly, and Olive. All three of these precious little doodle puppies are so eager to learn and an absolute delight to work with! It's almost impossible to not have a great week when I get to work with such amazing pups and their families!

26/09/2020

Welcome to the Pacc, Baxter!!

Baxter is a 1.5yr old Goldedoodle who has joined the Canine Apprentice Program to help me practice and refine my training skills! Today was Baxter's first lesson, and he and his mom did an AWESOME job working on some great recall games! He'll learn in no time that coming to mom is WAY more fun than slipping out the door to explore the neighborhood!

25/09/2020

I don't typically share the , but with the 2 girls being such a mess this was too funny not to share.

How do we USE our party tricks like the leg figure 8, shake, and high 5??? We use them as a diversion and a reward for stopping an unwanted behavior!

Barking out the window? I give her the signal to stop barking and come and then we practice party tricks! She gets rewarded for the tricks, forgets about the 'threat' outside, and learns that leaving the window = fun time! It's a win win!

Show us your pups best party tricks! Or outtakes because they're great too!

22/09/2020

As long as the weather is good we're planning to come out to this!

WHAT TIME? 9:00 am⁣
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WHO can participate? ⁣
Anyone-with or without a pet (you don’t have to be a member of Tender Paws!)⁣
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WHY? (SO MANY REASONS!)⁣
To help Tender Paws raise money for Alzheimer’s. To donate to our team go to https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2020/TN-Tennessee?team_id=606639&pg=team&fr_id=13836 (link in bio)⁣
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To participate in Pet Partners International’s World’s Largest Dog walk. https://p2p.petpartners.org/worlds-largest-pet-walk-2020 (link in bio)⁣
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To have FUN!⁣
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WHERE?⁣
Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park (8 Champions Way, Clarksville, TN, 37040)⁣
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HOW far? As far as you want! (We’re planning for about an hour, but you can go for as long, or as short, as you want.)⁣
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WHAT should I bring? ⁣
For you: walking shoes, your pet (or not)⁣
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For your pet: water, “poop” bags, a leash (no flex leads, please)⁣
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**You do not have to have a pet to participate⁣
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**Wear your best purple attire to show your support for the Alzheimer’s Association⁣
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**Please plan to observe local and CDC recommendations for social distancing⁣

**Pre-registration NOT required. You can just show up!
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20/09/2020

Working on heel with the human apprentice today!

We learned yesterday that we have a LOT of work to do to improve Khaleesi's obedience skills when there are distractions. It was a great reminder that if they can't perform with distractions, they don't know it well enough. We'll be out around town working on her focus to be sure all of her skills are solid in a variety of situations!

04/09/2020

Practicing "come" and off leash "heel". Not heard was 'come on!' just before the video started.

While 'come' may be the traditional command, I've been saying 'come on' to her since she was a pup.

I encourage each of you to really listen to what you use for everyday commands for your pup and make a note of what words your pup consistently responds to. They may listen better than you think!

26/08/2020

When you bring a pup into your life, it's important to know what your goals are, so you know what kind of training you need to do.

My biggest goal is always that the pups are happy and healthy and fully trust and respect their families.

Lots of unwanted behaviors, from poor leash manners to fear or aggression, can keep your dog from getting the care they need to stay happy.

What goals do you have for the pups in your family?

13/07/2020

Education is the key to success! This week I'm analyzing dog body language to practice some skills I'm learning and would love some virtual volunteers! Send me your pup videos with a short description of the context. I'd love to see the good, bad, or just plain goofy videos of your pup just living life!

07/07/2020

"Life is not an obedience exercise." ~Turid Rugaas

I LOVE this. I may take a bit of an alternative approach to dog training than others. I don't believe that a dog should spend their whole lives being commanded and expected to submit to their owner's will. It's so important for us as their family, to learn to understand THEM and help them to understand us. Once that communication is there, we can live happily ever after with our furry family. ❤🐕🐾

03/07/2020

Getting some fireworks desensitization training in! It's super important to take every opportunity to give your pups positive experiences with possible stressors throughout their life 🎆🎇🐕🐶🍪

17/06/2020

What's your pup's favorite sunny day activity? Khaleesi is absolutely WILD about water and would romp in the kiddie pool all day if we'd let her!

03/06/2020

29/05/2020

So much we can learn from them ❤

19/05/2020

Ever wish your pup could talk?? Well, with a lot of practice, patience, and encouragement they definitely can! Now that Khaleesi has mastered her "outside" button, we're working on adding "play" to her vocabulary!

19/05/2020

Want to play a game??? Are you a dog breed expert or amateur?

Let's play "Guess The Breed"!

Every pup's personality is a little bit Nurture, a little bit Nature. Their breed(s) can impact how they react to the world around them. The more we know, the more we can use their biological programming to help them live happy, full lives!

Here's how to play!
1. Comment on this post with a pic of your pup with ONLY their name and age...no breed hints!
2. Reply to the pup pics with your breed guesses.
3. Later today, we'll have the pup parents reveal their dog's breed!

We'll share more about breed types throughout the week and hear some of your favorite loveable (or not so loveable) quirks about your pups in our Nature VS Nurture posts!