Fins Animal Training

13/11/2024

Great job Therapy Dog Junie!

01/11/2024

Great time this weekend at Wag-O-Ween Savannah!

28/10/2024

Super proud of these two!

Kim Foley Fulcher and Millie passed the Community CGC and Urban CGC tests! They have passed 4 of the 5 required tests! These girls are on track for the therapy dog test!!!


Effingham County School District
SD Gunner Fund
Fins Animal Training
Down and Dirty Dog Training

26/10/2024

Today is the day! Come race your wiener, or your wanna-be-wiener, at Pulaski Square (W Harris and Barnard St). Starting at 12:00!

25/10/2024

TD Bowie is loving his job!

25/10/2024

Excited to be a proud sponsor of this pawsome event! 🐾✨

Join us and the Savannah Kennel Club at Wag-o-Ween for the Weiner Dog & Wannabe Weiner Dog Races on October 26th and 27th! 🎃🏆🐶

It’s going to be a tail-wagging good time with adorable pups racing their hearts out!

Come say hi, support your favorite racers, and enjoy the fun!

For more info check out:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1009787680718941
www.wagoween.org

24/10/2024

Exciting news! The Fins Animal Training blog is now LIVE! 🐾

We’re sharing expert tips, tricks, and advice on all things dog training, behavior, and how to strengthen the bond with your furry friend 💚

Whether you’re a new pet parent or just looking to enhance your dog’s skills, we’ve got you covered! This blog is the perfect space for you to get some in-depth information on how to live peacefully with your pup.

So, check it out and let us know what topics you'd love to see next! ✨

https://finstraining.com/blog/

17/10/2024

Top 5 Mistakes Dog Owners Make During Training

1. Repeating yourself. Don’t say “sit, sit, sit”. You dog heard you the first time you said it.

2. Training for long periods of time, especially with puppies. Training sessions should be 10-15 minutes at most.

3. Expecting too much, too soon. Your dog is doing the best they can. If they aren’t listening to you, then go back and train in a quiet location to make sure they understand what you are asking for.

4. Yelling commands. Unless your dog has a hearing issue, use your normal speaking voice to give commands. Yelling will cause stress, and could make your dog shut down.

5. Sending mixed messages. If you do not want your dog jumping on people, but give them a lot of attention when they jump on you, they will continue to jump.

Follow us for more dog training tips!

16/10/2024

Come volunteer to help with the Weiner dog races! Super fun!

Event day volunteers needed! To make Wag-O-Ween WOW-worthy, we need YOU!

On Wag-O-Ween weekend, Oct 26 & 27, we have a variety of volunteer needs. Already coming trick or treating? With a two day event you can enjoy the event one day and give back another! Many of our shifts are broken into half day blocks.

Needed volunteer roles include:

Registration Table (Pulaski and Starland)
Hand out pre-orders, collect payment, or organize behind the scenes (teen friendly options!)

Raffle Table (Pulaski and Starland)
Take payment for raffle prizes and draw winners at the end of each shift!

Photobooth (Pulaski)
Help photographers capture magic at our official photo contest! (Teen friendly with participating adult)

Weiner Races (Pulaski)
Help corral the pups before their big race! (Teen friendly)

Event runners (Pulaski and around)
Event runners help us get needed items to different areas of the event including registration locations and squares (teen friendly with participating adult).

Sign up online at wagoween.org/volunteers!

Wag-O-Ween is Savannah’s annual trick or treat for pets and the areas largest animal welfare fundraiser, supporting all participating rescues. The whole community is invited to enjoy, observe, and raise month for local rescues in the cutest way imaginable.

Renegade Paws Rescue is the organizing rescue for this event. Locally Made Savannah is the organizing business sponsor!

15/10/2024

Ready to enjoy peaceful walks with your pup? 🐾✨

Here are 3 quick tips to help stop your dog from pulling on the leash:

1️⃣ Start with a figure-8 walk to help them focus.
2️⃣ Resist the urge to pull back—stay calm and steady!
3️⃣ Practice in low-distraction areas before hitting busy spots.

With a little patience, you'll both be strutting your stuff in no time! 🚶‍♀️🐶

Follow us for more dog training tips!

15/10/2024

Excited to be a proud sponsor of this pawsome event! 🐾✨

Join us and the Savannah Kennel Club at Wag-o-Ween for the Weiner Dog & Wannabe Weiner Dog Races on October 26th and 27th! 🎃🏆🐶

It’s going to be a tail-wagging good time with adorable pups racing their hearts out!

Come say hi, support your favorite racers, and enjoy the fun!

For more info check out:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1009787680718941
www.wagoween.org

14/10/2024

UPDATE: We will NOT have Wag-o-ween Packet Pick up at this event.

Come have a barkin’ good time at Yappy Hour with Savannah Kennel Club and The WAG-O-WEEN Team! That’s right, we are kicking off Wag-o-ween Celebrations on Wednesday, October 16 from 6-8pm at Starland Yard.
Dress your pup up for our pups on parade and costume content at 7pm.
Prizes for best costume. SKC Howl-o-Ween Yappy Hour
Yappy Hour is sponsored by Critter Sit Doggie Day Care
Wag-O-Ween supports all local animal rescues - support their efforts and meet adoptable dogs while you collect treats!
Funds raised also support the Sara Portman Community Fund, named after the event's late founder, and focuses on spay and neuter efforts (including education and covering the cost of the procedure).

10/10/2024

Nothing makes us happier than seeing our clients thrive! 🐾

See what Michelle had to say about her experience with Fins Animal Training:

We’re so proud of the progress they’ve made together! 🐶❤️

10/10/2024

Way to go Bowie!

09/10/2024

When disasters like hurricanes or wildfires hit, our pups can feel just as anxious as we do. 🐕‍🦺

At Fins Animal Training, we’re all about keeping your furry family safe and stress-free. Here are 3 quick tips to help your dog during a natural disaster:

1️⃣ Prepare an Emergency Kit: Pack food, water, meds, and comfort items for your dog. Be ready at a moment’s notice!
2️⃣ Create a Safe Space: Find a cozy, enclosed area where your dog feels secure during the storm.
3️⃣ Stay Calm: Your dog picks up on your energy, so keep calm and reassure them with love. 💛

Have an evacuation plan that includes your pup, and never leave them behind. 🌟

If you want to be even more prepared, read our blog post with more details.

Stay safe!

01/10/2024

Did you know?
🧠🐕 Dogs can learn over 100 words, thanks to their incredible memory and cognitive abilities!

In fact one Border Collie named Chaser learned over 1,000 words!
How many do you think your dog knows?