If you missed our May newsletter be sure to check your inbox.
This week's homework is to consider our Training Challenge for May which can be found in the newsletter or here.
While you're there check out Todd, he was adopted last month but was returned soon after, and is our May sponsor, he's a real sweetie and will make an excellent family dog for someone.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Next Session Schedule
The schedule has been posted so you can now register for classes online, we've added Freestyle and Reactive Dogs to our offerings this session!
We've got a couple of big things coming so stay tuned!
We've got a couple of big things coming so stay tuned!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
New Toys, Sweet Pea, Check out the Newsletter, and Canine Communication Seminar
Just a few things to address as we slowly progress through our off week.
First, we have some awesome new toys and treats to help with training and with keep your dog's mind busy and happy.
From Kyjen we now have
Tail Teasers
Fleece Tugs and Balls
IQube and Hide a Squirrel
Treat Dispensing Puzzle Toys
From Wet Noses we now have
Little Stars Training Treats! I know some of you have been looking for a closer to home place to pick these up and we now have all three flavors in stock at the Providence hospital.
A new shipment of harnesses should be in soon, and we may be adding more helpful training products in the future so stay tuned.
For those of you who don't already know, Sweet Pea, our February project puppy was adopted just after the March newsletter was released. We'll be adding our March puppy to the website soon.
Speaking of the March Newsletter, it can be found here.
Finally, in partnership with the Cache Humane Society, we're offering a canine communication seminar at the Logan Library on Thursday March 29th from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Lake Bonneville Room. There is no cost for this event, but donations to CHS are appreciated. If you'd like a handout to share please email Alyson (we do appreciated sharing).
Happy Training, see you next week!
P.S. A few people made requests, so you can now subscribe to our blog via email so you don't miss out, just enter your email in the box at the top right of your screen and hit submit.
First, we have some awesome new toys and treats to help with training and with keep your dog's mind busy and happy.
From Kyjen we now have
Tail Teasers
Fleece Tugs and Balls
IQube and Hide a Squirrel
Treat Dispensing Puzzle Toys
From Wet Noses we now have
Little Stars Training Treats! I know some of you have been looking for a closer to home place to pick these up and we now have all three flavors in stock at the Providence hospital.
A new shipment of harnesses should be in soon, and we may be adding more helpful training products in the future so stay tuned.
For those of you who don't already know, Sweet Pea, our February project puppy was adopted just after the March newsletter was released. We'll be adding our March puppy to the website soon.
Speaking of the March Newsletter, it can be found here.
Finally, in partnership with the Cache Humane Society, we're offering a canine communication seminar at the Logan Library on Thursday March 29th from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Lake Bonneville Room. There is no cost for this event, but donations to CHS are appreciated. If you'd like a handout to share please email Alyson (we do appreciated sharing).
Happy Training, see you next week!
P.S. A few people made requests, so you can now subscribe to our blog via email so you don't miss out, just enter your email in the box at the top right of your screen and hit submit.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Homework and a Week Off
You're homework for this week is to share with everyone three things you love about your dog, and 1 thing you'd like to work on. You get an extra week for this one since next week is our off week. Be specific about the thing you'd like to work on, and I'll spend my "off week" giving everyone tips on those behaviors or problems that each of you would like to work on.
Don't forget the training challenge for this month!
Happy Training!
Don't forget the training challenge for this month!
Happy Training!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
March Training Challenge
Hi Everyone,
This is where you'll post your progress or share videos for the March Training Challenge, which can be found at http://mtnviewvet.com/training-challenge.html
Good luck and have fun! Don't forget to share with all of us!
This is where you'll post your progress or share videos for the March Training Challenge, which can be found at http://mtnviewvet.com/training-challenge.html
Good luck and have fun! Don't forget to share with all of us!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Adventure Walk Rescheduled
Due to high winds our Adventure Walk for today is being rescheduled to next Saturday at 10:00am. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Homework - Dental Health Month
Did you know that it's Pet Dental Health Month?
What are you doing to care for your pet's teeth?
Chewing and rinsing are good, but brushing is the best way to take care of your pet's teeth, and should be done daily to achieve the greatest benefit. Good oral care is extremely important for your pet's health, and prevents many health problems that can result from an unhealthy mouth.
Doggy breath isn't "normal" if your dog has breath you should investigate the cause with your veterinarian.
Your homework this week, is to commit to brushing your pet's teeth daily. Remember to use a toothpaste made for dogs! There are also wipes and gels available to make your job easier. Share your experience with us in a comment below!
Don't forget MVVHC's dental open houses!
Wednesday February 22nd 4-6pm in North Logan
Saturday February 25th 10am-12pm in Providence
Come in to have a technician assess your pet's teeth and make recommendations for their oral health for free!
What are you doing to care for your pet's teeth?
Chewing and rinsing are good, but brushing is the best way to take care of your pet's teeth, and should be done daily to achieve the greatest benefit. Good oral care is extremely important for your pet's health, and prevents many health problems that can result from an unhealthy mouth.
Doggy breath isn't "normal" if your dog has breath you should investigate the cause with your veterinarian.
Your homework this week, is to commit to brushing your pet's teeth daily. Remember to use a toothpaste made for dogs! There are also wipes and gels available to make your job easier. Share your experience with us in a comment below!
Don't forget MVVHC's dental open houses!
Wednesday February 22nd 4-6pm in North Logan
Saturday February 25th 10am-12pm in Providence
Come in to have a technician assess your pet's teeth and make recommendations for their oral health for free!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Good News!
It's an off week for classes so I won't make the homework too hard for this week. Our good news is that you can now register for classes yourself online!!! I've been working hard to get this set up for awhile now and I'm thrilled to finally have it up and running. We may need to work out a few bugs at first, so please let me know if you encounter any problems.
To get started go to the regular schedule page http://www.mtnviewvet.com/training-class-schedule.html and click on the fantastic new "Book Now" button! It looks like this:
You will be presented with the schedule view (make sure you're in the Puppy Preschool Schedule for Puppy Classes or the Family Dog Manners Schedule for all other classes (you can flip back and forth by clicking on the schedule name above the calendar).
When you want to enter a reservation you willl be asked to log in, first you must enter a special password which you will recieve at orientation, or in the email that got you to this blog post.
Next you must click on "Create New User Account" where you'll need to enter an email address and password, and your dog's name (don't worry if you have multiple dogs that come to class, this can be changed each time you register for a class).
Once registered you can enter a new reservation for a slot, make sure you put the right dog's name if you have more than one.
Than you're done, if you need to cancel a class you can do that at any time, if a class you would like to attend is full you can still register and be put on a waiting list in case a slot opens up.
Please let me know if you have any questions or problems registering! If you have already registered for classes your spot is guarenteed, once you've created your account I can add you or remove you from a class as well, so double check the schedule on the website (which will go away in the next week) and make sure to register for the appropriate classes. Let me know if you need help!
To get started go to the regular schedule page http://www.mtnviewvet.com/training-class-schedule.html and click on the fantastic new "Book Now" button! It looks like this:
Than you're done, if you need to cancel a class you can do that at any time, if a class you would like to attend is full you can still register and be put on a waiting list in case a slot opens up.
Please let me know if you have any questions or problems registering! If you have already registered for classes your spot is guarenteed, once you've created your account I can add you or remove you from a class as well, so double check the schedule on the website (which will go away in the next week) and make sure to register for the appropriate classes. Let me know if you need help!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
February Training Challenge!
Hi Everyone,
This is where you'll post your progress or share videos for the February Training Challenge, which can be found at http://mtnviewvet.com/training-challenge.html
Good luck and have fun! Don't forget to share with all of us!
This is where you'll post your progress or share videos for the February Training Challenge, which can be found at http://mtnviewvet.com/training-challenge.html
Good luck and have fun! Don't forget to share with all of us!
Homework!
Hey Everyone, let's try this homework thing again shall we? Check out this article and some videos on preparying your pet for the groomer and vet. http://www.clickertraining.com/node/3429 Tell us how you plan to prepare for vet visits in the future, or what has helped your pet in the past.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Homework!
I hope everyone is ready to do homework again! This week's homework is to go to the resources page of the new website http://www.mtnviewvet.com/resources.html and to read the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's position statement on punishment, and to watch the two training videos that are currently posted, "What is Clicker Training" and "The Positive Interrupter". Please let me know when you've done those three things, and tell us what you thought by posting a comment here.
Don't forget! The schedule and class information has all been moved to the website www.mtnviewvet.com/training only homework and articles will be posted here on the blog.
Don't forget! The schedule and class information has all been moved to the website www.mtnviewvet.com/training only homework and articles will be posted here on the blog.
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