To make sure that Valla knows that the toys and bones are MINE, I practice taking toys away, swapping, and then giving them back. All…
Millie: Building Up To A Long Distance Sit
Millie is practicing holding her sits for longer and longer, waiting until she is released. Back to the end of the leash while Millie stays…
Valla: Manners with Guests
Valla gets entirely TOO excited to greet guests when try first arrive. To help deal with this excitement, we send Valla to "settle" on her…
Sammi At Pullen Park
We took a trip to Pullen Park today in hopes of seeing lots of kids to pet Sammi, but not many people were there likely…
Millie: The Basics!
Millie is learning to sit and wait at all doorways in the house. No matter how advanced your dog is, this is an important exercise…
Sammi: Car Manners
Doorway rules apply in the car too. Sammi knows she has to wait until I tell her it’s time to get out of the car.…
Rainy Days Can Be Fun Too!
A good time to practice long distance downs is after a long walk in the rain when you need your dog to be dry. This…
Welcome Millie!
Millie is our newest Boarding School student! She is here to work on self control, being calm, and following commands in all settings.
Bella: Sometimes tiring them out is the best thing for them!
Bella got a great mental and physical workout today, and now she’s ready to sleep. Exercise is very important in helping a dog learn to…
Valla: Quiet Time Inside
Valla is learning to "take it down a notch" when inside. She can play or chew a bone but needs to settle on her bed…