If you’re like most new puppy owners, you’ve probably wondered when you should start training your baby dog. The truth is, puppy training should start before you even get the dog. Good breeders crate train, work on handling and house-training as well as other starter skills. Much … Read On ›
I think it’s nearly impossible to adequately articulate the gratitude I feel towards my dogs, my clients and my client’s pets (but I'm going to try, so get ready!). I experience deep and humble moments of thankfulness almost every day. When I am driving through the neighborhoods … Read On ›
I’m sitting in a living room in a rural home in Belchertown. There is a tiny speckled dog with the cutest-ever terrier face dozing off beside his owner. I am there because one week ago he launched at her face and bit her above her eye. He … Read On ›
As a trainer, clients often ask me my opinion on different toys and chewies. There are always stories about how some dog, somewhere, who died or needed major surgery as a result of a toy or chewie. The Lab who ate the tennis ball. The Llasa that … Read On ›
We are making a few small changes to the business-end of things that we want our clients to be aware of... There is a 3.5% processing fee for credit card transactions. Payment options include all credit cards, cash, and personal checks. You have the option to pay in full or … Read On ›
Today, I’m telling the story of Rowan, a crazy (truly crazy!) mess of a dog who wins the hearts of everyone he knows with humor, perpetual awkwardness and good intentions. With Rowan’s story comes a tale of what it’s like to rescue a dog from a shelter … Read On ›
This is the story of Lucy, rescued by two amazing dog-moms, Heather and Angel. Our PBT Lucy is a rescue that was transported up to New England from West Tennessee. We have two Bichons and two cats and thought a larger dog would be a great … Read On ›
An update on a resource guarding Beagle I recently worked with. This little Beagle girl, Bella, was literally charging across the room and biting people when guarding an object such as a tissue from the garbage or a bone. Several bites where she broke the skin. Yay … Read On ›
Hi Elise, I hope you're doing well. We just recently celebrated the one year anniversary of Barley's adoption! I want to thank you so very much for the difference you've made in his life and ours. With your help, he has really transformed over the last year. He … Read On ›
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