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Puppy Training: Lesson of the Day - Tethering

Most people know that crate training your pup is a great idea, but not as many know about tethering. Similar to crating, tethering your pup helps keep your pup out of trouble and helps with house training. It's a little different from crating in that a tether is nothing more than a short(er) leash that you can attach to anything sturdy no matter where you are. 

 

 

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Introducing A New Puppy - Siena, Great Dane Pup

Siena, Great Dane service pup in training

Our latest service pup in training has finally arrived! Her name is Siena and she's a Great Dane. 

 

 

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Kids and Dogs: It's a Long-Standing Love Affair

I've had dogs as long as I can remember. Back in the day, the dogs lived outside the house. It didn't seem odd then, but if I could go back and change it, I surely would. Looking through an old photo album, I found some of these early pictures of me with some of our family dogs. 

 

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Depressed Dogs - Vacation's Over

Yes, it happens to dogs, too. My guys are sad it's Monday. Specifically, they're sad they're not on vacation anymore. 

Here's some of the fun we had last week:

 

 

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Labradors Go GoPro at Lake Anna

 

 

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Lake + Dogs = Vacation

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They'll Grow Out of It, Right?

Here's August's Your Smart Dog featured article. Enjoy!

They’ll Grow Out of It Right?
Don’t IGNORE These Issues…

I love teaching Puppy Charm School classes. Who wouldn’t enjoy 5 or 6 roly-poly puppies running, playing, learning? A common question is “Will my puppy grow out of __________ [fill in the blank]. The short answer is “no.” Puppies don’t usually grow out of anything except their collars. They more often grow into adults with the same bad habits that started in puppyhood. So what’s a good dog owner to do? This month’s newsletter will examine what problems you can let slide and which ones need your attention. We’ll also give you a roadmap to solving those behaviors that time won’t solve.

 

 

 

 

 

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