Goodbye my Heart Dog
Originally posted: July 2016Updated: July 2019 I had a good cry last week and many tears as the week went on when I was reminded that he was gone. Those who have experienced this … Read More
Winter Blues? Try an Agility Course!
Check out this great story about Brian Einarson. Brian built a winter playground in his backyard for his dogs to get supervised exercise! Brian’s elaborate snow tunnels emulate the great learning conditions that are provided by agility courses. Agility programs … Read More
Dog training for life
Last week we wrote about our Social Obedience dog training class. It is a class that is ongoing so that clients can consistently learn and practice with their dog for life. This week is Training for Life for the Trainer. … Read More
Social Obedience Dog Training: What the heck do you do in that class?
Socialization: ‘The process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society’. We all wish to have ‘a calm, respectful and happy dog’ however having your dog exposed to different situations is often difficult to recreate with … Read More
Fun Facts about Dogs
There are many fun facts about dogs that we sometimes wonder about. Each individual dog will have their own mannerisms. Some will be based on genetics, others on the environment they they have been brought up in or grew into. For … Read More
Kids and Dogs
Kids and dogs can make a great family, it is done right. Getting a dog is a lifelong commitment so when your child asks if they can get a dog before actually getting a dog start doing some homework. Research … Read More
Total Dog Fitness
Total dog fitness involves both mind and body. A mentally fit dog displays self-confidence, motivation and persistence. It’s key to a ‘wagging tail’. Keeping your dog physically fit starts with proper, balanced nutrition. Last week I noted the dangers of … Read More
Oreo at Training
Oreo was a star at The Dog Stop today. Going through all the training challenges, it was great to see the results of all the hard work. Good job! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At The Dog Stop we are dedicated to ensuring that … Read More
Upcoming Dog Training Classes
Our upcoming Dog Training Classes for the Fall begin soon. Basic Obedience, Social Obedience, Fun Agility and Advance Agility Classes…each developed and designed for different stages and ages: Contact us via this link to get started: The Dog Stop Training. … Read More
Human foods dogs can and can’t eat
At the dinner table it’s tempting: Sharing human food with your dog. And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, it can be especially tempting to share our turkey dinner with all the fixins. But that fatty food can cause stomach … Read More