Vinny is a 9 month old silver lab who’s really hit adolescence hard! He’s using his size and his mouth to take over the household…
Max settling in class!
It took some patience & some howling, but little Max finally settled down in class as we pretended to be at Starbucks. The trick is…
Sammi: Continuing Education
Sammi is back for some continuing education while her owner is out of town. During playtime with Maya, I call them over and have them…
Miska at Suite Paws
Miska attended Basic Manners class this evening at Suite Paws. She practiced commands in a new setting with different dogs as distractions. She worked on…
Leo and thresholds
Leo has been doing a great job holding a sit. Every time I make the distance farther. If he gets up I put him back…
Polite Greetings w/Max
Max is learning he must SIT to be greeted at the bus stop today. To help keep him there, I press my thumb into his…
Practicing our Manners in Public
Past & current Dog Training Camp dogs & clients get to practice public manners, self control, and leash skills every Sunday. Max & Miska got…
Polite House Guest
Max is learning that proper manners applies to all dogs. When socializing, dogs need to know that you’re still the leader no matter who joins…
Miska Learns from the Pack
Miska is learning from the pack what behavior is expected inside. She looks around to see who is going to get up and play but…
Miska: Settle
Miska is learning that running and playing is for outside. When we come inside, it’s time to settle down. If she gets up from her…