SUCCESS – RORY – BOXER

Niki Young says:   Grace, We can’t thank you enough for all the help and guidence you have given us over the past year. Rory is doing great! Since her last stint in bootcamp she is much calmer, mindful of her manners, and more independent. She has even started...

OHHHH MYLOE!!!!!!

  Okay so try to imagine this, as you all know we have a new puppy in the house that we are currently in the middle of potty training ( she is doing very well ). We also have an awesome three-year old boxer named Myloe who I have hand-picked to help me raise this...

POTTY TRAINING UPDATE!

Well this is day FIVE of our potty training, so far so good! The first two days were brutal in that she would not, I mean refused to pee or poop outside and we were standing out in the cold for a very, very long time. Some times we were in the cold for almost two...

TEACHING YOUR PUPPY NOT TO BITE!!

What to Do About Puppy Mouthing It’s important to help your puppy learn to curb his mouthy behavior. There are various ways, some better than others, to teach this lesson. The ultimate goal is to train your puppy to stop mouthing and biting people altogether. However,...

Sookie and her accomplice

So these are the events of this morning! first I would like to mention we are on day three of Sookies potty training with no accidents so far, now that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been hard cause it has been and here is why. First thing this morning she goes...

What Are Dogs Trying to Say When They Bark?

The meaning of pitches: Low pitched sounds (such as a dog’s growl) usually indicate threats,anger and the possibility of aggression. These are interpreted as meaning “Stay away from me.”  High pitch sounds mean the opposite, asking to be allowed to...

Best way to remove a tick!

For an overview of why we want to get these pests out, go to the Tick talk page. We are somewhat lucky in that none of the ticks we tend to see locally are big biters. Oh, they attach well and will stay attached to a host for a long time, but they don’t shove...

How to potty train your puppy in 6 days!!

This our newest addition ” Sookie ” she is 11 weeks old and on day one of potty training! Pay Attention One of the easiest ways to potty train a puppy is to simply pay attention and watch for signals. Make sure your puppy is always where you can see him....

How to trim dogs nails safely!

Unless your dog runs around on hard surfaces that help keep toenails short, you have to clip them about once a week — if you hear them clicking on a hard surface, it’s time for a trim. Most dogs detest having their feet handled, so clipping may never be your favorite...

How to choose a healthy puppy

I get asked this question a lot by first time puppy owners, Before you bring your new puppy home, it is important to check your puppy’s overall health and condition. Taking the time to look over your puppy will help you to spot any possible health problems that...