Month: August 2013

Steven joined in class this morning for some practice on leash around other dogs.

Faolan is learning that the kitchen is off limits for dogs! A “wait” command at the opening of the kitchen tells him “not another paw…

Steven is back staying with us this week while his owners are on vacation. We’re keeping up his good manners so he stays on track.

Cara is wearing her gentle leader while doing something she likes. The more positive the experience, the more she’ll become desensitized to it. Next week…

Mocha loves to relax with his antler bone. Giving him something to do helps him settle and stay out of trouble while I check my…

Faolan accompanied me to the post office today to deliver a package. The post office can be quite the high traffic area right before closing!…

We are working on resource guarding with Faolan. He has a tendency to get snippy and possessive with his treats, food, or bones with the…

We went on our weekly group field trip to Unleashed today. He’s still getting spooked over things but recovers very quickly. He’s also getting a…

Faolan is working on his skills at the door. Faolan tends to get spooked either going in or out the door so we make a…

Being able to settle and entertain themselves is an important puppy skill. It also helps maintain owner sanity 😉