Alexandria Dog Training Company LLC

15/08/2024

For the safety of everyone, dog and human, please use a leash and keep your dog away from strange dogs unless you get the owner's permission to approach. 🙌

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15/08/2024

Excellent opportunity to learn canine first aid and CPR! Anyone who has a Service Dog should definitely take a first aid course, and it's obviously useful for any dog owner.

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13/08/2024

Says it all....

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08/08/2024

Around here, VCA owns most of the vet clinics. Very glad to see that Sen. Warren is going after at least one company to unravel the mess.

The progressive senator says private equity takeovers of veterinary practices are harming "veterinarians and customers alike"

08/08/2024

GOOD breeders provide plenty of stimulation for their pups to prepare them for the world. 👏🙌

06/08/2024

True! Plus, a trained dog is SUCH a difference, and it makes daily life with a dog SO much easier!

To those contemplating the rehoming of a pet, this is not intended to cause shame or guilt, but rather to encourage thoughtful consideration.

It is essential to recognize that there is no ideal home where individuals magically acquire more time or resources. Similarly, there is no farmer in need of an untrained dog, nor is there a rescue organization with unlimited resources and time to devote to every dog.

The reality is that many well-behaved and loving dogs languish in shelters and foster care for extended periods, sometimes exceeding a year, without receiving any adoption applications.

Before resorting to rehoming, it is crucial to exhaust all available options and make every effort to ensure a successful and fulfilling life for your pet. This may involve seeking professional training, exploring alternative care arrangements, or addressing any behavioral challenges.

Remember, rehoming should only be considered as a last resort, and every effort should be made to find a suitable and loving home for your pet.

05/08/2024

Be very careful to secure any type of medication, prescription or over the counter, where your dog can not get it. And be especially careful with tubes of medications such as fluorouracil. Another highly toxic topical cream is diclofenac (AKA Voltaren or Surpass).

Fluorouracil, used to treat a variety of conditions, is deadly if ingested by your pet. Store this common medication where pets cannot access it.

28/07/2024

List of local Emergency Vet options. Click on the blue URL, not the image.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPgPiADiax4rIZhUmr2D2pxKDfkzpg0tz5YodhlGDZI/htmlview =233568910

26/07/2024

Video of Nose boops for Glee! Look at the cuteness...!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C92gqlhJ6N4/

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25/07/2024

This says it all...!

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16/07/2024

IF your dog is NOT fully trained as a Service Dog, please do not pretend he is! Leave him home when you go grocery shopping, to restaurants, or other places that pets are not welcome.

If your pet will bark or lunge at other dogs, please work with ADTC or a trainer local to you (one who is competent and experienced in working with dog aggression). YES, such aggression usually can be well-controlled. Your dog should IGNORE other dogs when out for a walk on leash.

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15/07/2024

Buddy's learning to heel.

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15/07/2024

Piper ears! Congratulations Michelle & Steven on Piper's graduation!

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15/07/2024

Bruce contemplating his brand new certificate of completion in Basic Obedience. 😁

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15/07/2024

Service Dog in Training Cadence

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15/07/2024

Dogs Assist in Conservation Efforts -- Sniff out invasive underwater plants

With their astounding sense of smell and ability to find what humans can’t see, dogs are quickly becoming some of conservationists’ best friends.

13/07/2024

Training collar placement on the neck depends on the type of collar and the dog's reaction to it.

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12/07/2024

Ummmm, yeah, that might do it...! 😄

10/07/2024

Cool the dog, then get to the vet!

10/07/2024

Be careful to keep gates properly latched. And ensure that any visitors do too!

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29/06/2024

Well said! Most people don’t even realize a service animal is present In a restaurant.

18/06/2024

THIS is a prime example of why training every dog (even small dogs!) is so very critical, it can be a safety measure someday in unanticipated ways. And also why so-called ^fearfree^ vets are an extremely BAD idea. If your dog needs medical care, choose a vet who will provide it, not one who is afraid of being bitten and unable to safely and humanely restrain an animal if necessary.

I and many other trainers often talk about how sometimes a dog just HAS to, whether they like it or not. This should start as a puppy, when the puppy tries to protest a harmless act or item, especially using its mouth, and being shown that is not an option or a way out.

I just watched this play out in real life.

As many of you know we had extreme weather last night including reports of tornadoes in Kalamazoo. A friend posted about the touchdowns and I s**t you not, a comment on there said…

“No basement for me, got 2 unwilling Dobermans”.

Good lord. One, MAKE the damn dogs go downstairs. Two, do NOT compromise your safety for your spoiled brats of dogs that you created.

Just crazy. The world has truly gone mad when it comes to dogs, in far too many ways.

For those of you with common sense, please stay safe out there. Here’s a photo of all 4 dogs plus a Board & Train hanging out in the basement being good citizens, as it should be.

18/06/2024

Keep plastic bags away from your dog! I've heard of this type of thing happening before. It's rare, but it does happen, so please don't discount the risk as a freak accident. One thing I never want my dog retrieving for me or even showing much interest in is any kind of plastic bag.

Sadly, this heartbroken family lost their beautiful 7 year old Border Collie named Kindle on Wednesday when she suffocated in a chip bag. Wendy Jordan, a professional dog trainer, says, "I can’t write now. It’s too raw. I have warned people for years about Pet Suffocation. I’m a dog trainer/business owner by profession. And today, because I left a chip bag on a table, in an area I thought the dogs didn't have access to but knew they sometimes could get through, my best dog of my pack is gone. She opened the gate to the deck, went up the steps, got the chip bag, took it down the steps, even spilling some of the chips, and then somehow accessed the inside and suffocated. She was right beside my gate where she is used to entering and exiting the yard. I’m devastated. I may never buy a bag of chips again. I used to worry about this when my kids were young, and I warned my kids when they left home with their dogs, and yet one freak accident, and I’m the one it happens to."

Even though someone may already know about pet suffocation and take all safety precautions, accidents can still happen. We can only do our best. Kindle was a very determined pup. Her story will help save other pets from this happening to them. Please help us spread awareness. Thank you.
www.preventpetsuffocation.com

17/06/2024

Very important point! Crates are the Safest way to transport a dog. And a sturdy, well-made crate, not the flimsy ones. I don't like having a dog loose in a vehicle while driving.

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16/06/2024

Female Whippet missing in Spotsylvania Co VA. Contact Linda Madden (original FB poster below) if you see this dog!

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06/06/2024

SO MANY people NEED to read this BEFORE they get a dog!!!! Please, do yourselves a favor and do NOT get a dog impulsively, learn about the breed's energy level, coat care, and personality first.