January is National Train Your Dog Month!

We are encouraging dog owners to commit at least 10 minutes a day to formal training with their pet by coming in and putting their name and their dogs name on one of our paw prints to hang on the wall.  On January 31st we'll enter all participants into a drawing for some great prizes including a couple of free classes, so there's some extra incentive for you!  Of course we recognize that training is happening all the time (even when you don't want it to be) but this commitment is for teaching your dog something new, or working on something that you need to work on, devoting a full 10 minutes a day just to your dog.  It might sound difficult, but if your dog is eating  two meals a day just plan on spending 5 minutes at the start of each meal time, maybe it's not as difficult as you thought.

 

Remember Your Dog is a DOG!

Here is a great article by a great trainer reminding us that what we sometimes think of as "normal" for dogs isn't really so normal.  Check it out and let us know, are you a "normal" dog owner?

The Myth of "Normal" Dogs

Schedule Change

Due to class enrollment numbers we're changing the class schedule a little.  From now on Level 1 will have class at 10:00am and Puppies over 12 weeks will have class at 9:00am.  Please contact us if you have any questions, see you all on Saturday!

Great Resource

Dr. Sophia Yin is a well respected veterinarian and behaviorist and for the next two weeks several chapters of her latest book are available for reading online for free.  I would really encourage you to check it out and read a couple of chapters if you have the time, it will give you some great information and potentially help your relationship with your dog.

Click on the ling below to read the available chapters.

Low Stress Handling Book

Saturday 11/06/2010

Good News!  We will be able to have classes indoors at the Providence location now!  All class times will remain the same as they appear on the schedule.

Our space is limited so it is important that you let us know when you will or will not be attending class.

Growly Dogs is on hold for the time being due to the space issue, but if you are interested in participating in growly dogs with your dog please keep in contact with us and check back often.

See everyone tomorrow!

Winter Classes

Unfortunately our indoor space fell through for this Saturday.  We're working hard on having a new space ready for Saturday November 6th, but check back soon and we'll let you know for sure.

New Class Schedule

As the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter we are moving classes indoors.  Starting next week all classes will be held inside at our North Logan location on Saturdays.  Check out the schedule page to see what time your class is.