I just got a great email from a client about her dog. Bleau went through my 2 week board and train program recently. I sent an email asking how he’s been doing. Here is her reply: “Oh my goodness he…

I recently had to say goodbye to my beautiful German Shepherd, Cortez. We knew this day was coming and he was living on borrowed time. Three months prior, he was diagnosed with a mass on his spleen. We removed his…

It’s so rewarding knowing that you made a difference in a family’s relationship with their dog. Below is a recent testimonial written by one of my clients. This dog went from being aggressive and intimidating to calm and trustworthy. Don’t…

The first thing you need to do is evaluate your dog’s state of mind. Is your dog calm, excited, stressed, nervous, hyper, fearful, happy go lucky, aggressive, etc. Next we want to look for reasons for this state of mind.…

On a recent visit to my vet a couple brought in a dog for emergency surgery. The dog had eaten a portion of a knuckle bone. The bone fragment had caused an obstruction and the technician informed me that the…

I’m often asked, “Why is the board and train program better than me training my dog myself ?”  Having your dog trained while he is boarded is the fastest way to see dramatic changes in your dog’s behavior.  While your…

Every autumn we see an increase in flea infestations.  Fleas love the weather conditions in the fall.  Your best line of defense against fleas is to check your dog often.  Purchase a simple 99 cent flea comb.  Start at their…

I like to review certain scenarios with my kids so they know exactly what to do in an emergency. I told them this morning that if they ever have to call 911 from our home they should lock all of…

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It’s a shame, but people usually do more research buying a car than when buying a puppy.  I can’t tell you how many times I hear, “I wish I had known that before I got my dog. ”  Many people…