A Well-Balanced Dog

A Well-Balanced Dog

Like some children in a swimming pool that never want to get out, some puppies & dogs don’t know any better and could play for hours.  Dogs need a balance of activity and calm times.  Make sure to give your dog a “quiet time” by giving them a place away from others and activity or

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There’s Always Time to Train

There’s Always Time to Train

Training doesn’t have to be a 30-minute session every day after work.  We understand that sometimes you’re too tired to think about working with your dog.  May we suggest you incorporate training into a habit so it’s a natural part of your lifestyle? For example, when teaching Sit Stay and a release command (like OK),

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Summer Road Trip Tips

Summer Road Trip Tips

Koa is ready for a road trip! Here are some tips to keep in mind while traveling with your dog safely this summer: Make sure your dog wears a harness or seatbelt. Never leave your dog alone in the car – even for a short time. Feed your dog several hours before and after the

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Wednesday Reminder

Wednesday Reminder

Wednesday Reminder: You don’t have to pet EVERY dog, just like you don’t shake hands with EVERY person at a party. Sometimes dogs just need a human to be near them, so they learn to trust that humans are safe.  Don’t force a sniff from a dog.  Maybe they’re not ready. It’s nothing personal.

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Cool Drax

Cool Drax

Drax is looking back to cooler temperatures! Here are some tips to keep your dog cool and safe this summer: Provide plenty of fresh water inside and outside of the house. Keep in mind that shade moves.  Make sure that your dog has shade throughout the day when staying outdoors. Frequent cool baths and brushing

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Two Great Habits

Two Great Habits

Two great habits to get into this spring are to walk your dogs to your neighborhood’s Free Little Library and grab a book.  Then when it gets hot, cozy up indoors and work on Stay with your dogs as you read to them.

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