Follow Me Dog Training LLC

07/12/2024

06/12/2024

I get a lot of questions about food and what to feed your dog. Ultimately it's your choice what kind of food your dog receives...BUT food affects behavior, longevity and health!

Do your research, now more than ever there are some amazing resources out there for not only finding the right food for your dog but also putting together a diet. We love The Forever Dog and the info it provides and utilize websites like dogfoodreviews.com . There are definitely a wide variety of foods available and it pays back in the long run to do your research...it pays back in the form of a healthy dog.

Thistle is on a raw diet from BJ's Raw Pet Food, their puppy mix. He also receives CanineCeuticals, veggies, colostrum, bone broth, and sometimes mussels and 1/3 of a sardine. It is safe to say he eats far better than I do. And no it isn't as easy as putting a scoop of kibble down for him...especially on the sardine days 🤢. This is what I've chosen for Thistle after research, talking to professionals and my vet.

Do your research and I can answer some questions, though I might grumble a lot if you tell me your dog is on a certain food, I might even make suggestions for the betterment of your dog. But it's up to you to learn what is best for your dog and you!

05/12/2024

Diet affects behavior!!!! Diet AFFECTS behavior!!!!

02/12/2024

Thistle and I stopped by The Integrative Veterinary Center of Richmond to get a weight on him and another heartworm med for his new weight. He's still a wild child but did great stepping on the scale and waiting patiently while they took payment and there were other dogs coming in and out.

Making sure you know your growing puppy's weight is important for feeding the right amount of food and if any meds like heart worm are due, you don't want to give too much or too little. Having your dog feel comfortable stepping on a scale without wiggling too much is a skill that every vet's office appreciates. Hanging out calmly while you chat with staff and they check you out is really smart, having a dog pull and jump while trying to swipe a credit card isn't fun. I gave IVCRVA a heads up that we were coming by, but you will find that most vet offices want your dog to have a great experience at the vet and sometimes stepping into the office for a weight or a quick hello with staff is allowed and even encouraged.

Thistle was checking out the awesome FETCH a Cure steel dog that they have out front. They were comparing ear size...

02/12/2024

I teach many of my clients a settling exercise, so to not do it with my own dog wouldn't be right. Thistle is full of energy and rocket fuel that makes him want to move and get into things. So when I have to sit and do work at my computer (all those emails and that accounting!) I want him to learn to chill out with me. The settling exercise works perfectly. He's still figuring out that it's better to chill with me then run around all w***y nilly unsupervised or be in his crate so it takes some time and patience. He finally started snoring, and I haven't seen him sleep outside of his crate since he came home with me!

Do my clients remember how useful this exercise is? How has it helped you?

30/11/2024

Raise your hand if you just want one for your house! 🙋🏻‍♀️

29/11/2024

Carole invited Thistle and I to Thanksgiving. Thistle came because he needed to get out to potty halfway through the afternoon, but made a couple appearances to show off his ears...I'm sure he was thankful for the many food smells. Carole has a lot of family members, something like 50+ people came over to eat and share family time. I was there to help make sure Carole was a calm part of the afternoon and not a stress. She did awesome hanging out of me or on her place. She lay on the floor behind my chair while I ate and had pie. She received a ton of love from everyone because she was so calm. Well done Carole and her people, and thank you for the thanksgiving feast.

28/11/2024

27/11/2024

When you aren't sure you wanna be around people but the only other people are extroverts and you have no choice....and they bring you out of your shell.

Phoebe had a hard November and lost the other dog in her home and it took her a few days to come out of her shell and play with Winnie and HUK.

27/11/2024

Before, during and after a long walk in RVA with Tater. He did great keeping his head up and walking right next to me!

25/11/2024

Charlie went home to hang with his cats again!

24/11/2024

We need to have 16 More shirts ordered for this campaign to print! Get one while you can, they may not be around for a few years!

Pet Cancer Awareness Month is November! Support FETCH a Cure!

This campaign ends on 29 November! ORDER NOW!!!

https://fetchacure.org/ An annual even to help raise funds for Fetch a Cure. This is a limited edition shirt that features artwork by Jennifer Thompson and two amazing dogs that were lost to Canine Cancer. Intermission Beer Co and Follow Me Dog Training LLC. Present a night of Bingo, beer, raffles,....

23/11/2024

It's still Pet Cancer Awareness Month! Check for lumps and bumps and if you feel you can give to FETCH a Cure ! Or buy a t-shirt

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/give-back-and-bingo-for-fetch-a-cure-by-follow-me-dog-training-llc-intermission-beer-co

But most of all, hug your dogs!

23/11/2024

Charlie is helping Thistle proper door etiquette. Charlie has been super patient and fun with Thistle. He's learned how to play well and doesn't wake up when Thistle has to go out at 4am.

21/11/2024

A big thank you to Intermission Beer Company for hosting our annual Give Back & Bingo Night - Fetch A Cure. We were lucky to have 2 artists donate their work as raffle prizes. Dani Figueroa with https://creatingwithvalor.com/ offered 3 original art works that are incredible. And Maria Hudson designed and made a FETCH a Cure blanket. Norm is modeling it as a saddle blanket 😉.

Thank you to all the amazing folks that came out and spent some or all of the evening with us.