IT’S ALL ABOUT ATTENTION
“Finn” is a dog-reactive Pit Bull. Before training with Sit Means Sit Pittsburgh he was visually stimulated to the point of no return at distances of up to 50 yards. He had been to several trianers over the last couple of years before coming to us. Nothing helped. This is his second lesson with Sit […]
Tips to Help Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
This is a huge topic and one that could be an 8 week class, but here are some helpful tips to get you thinking along the correct lines for how much your life is going to change for your dog when you have a baby in the house. Let’s start with locations: · Will your dog […]
Do You Know What A Yellow Ribbon Tied On A Dog’s Collar Means?
During the week of August 24th, we will be giving out yellow ribbons to anyone who needs them. Come to group class, or call to request one. 412-345-1748. You are out in the park with your family, playing, running, maybe even having a picnic. Perhaps your dog is with you; however, off in the […]
Your Dog’s Leash
Picking the correct leash can be cumbersome – so many things to consider: what will you be using it for, what kind of places will you will be going, and how much control you have over your dog are just a few. Leashes come in all kinds of materials and styles these days – leather, nylon, retractable, LED […]
Canine Warts
Currently in the Pittsburgh area there is a canine virus being spread – and most dog businesses are not taking it seriously. Canine warts are highly contaigious, but many daycare and boarding facilities are not requesting or requireing affected dogs to stay quarrantined, which is the vet-recommended practice. Who is at risk? Any dog, any age, any breed […]
Client Spotlight this week- XENA
Xena is a 6 year old Pitbull. She likes: walking, cuddling, belly rubs and laying out in the sun Training goal: to have Xena greet calmly at the door, not run to the door, bark and go after them. Xenas family met her at the Washington Area Humane Society when they volunteered as dog walkers […]
Overheating & Dehydration
Overheating & Dehydration It is officially summer and with that comes heat and humidity. We often walk outside and get hit by the wall of warmth, but let’s imagine for a minute that we are wearing a full-length fur coat. As the temperatures rise, so does the chance that our furry friends can get overheated […]
Spotlight: Geno
Geno is a 1.5 year old Golden Retriever. HIs favorite things: family walks, playing in the years, and cuddling. Training Goals for Geno: Geno had some bad manners his family wanted to correct- digging, nipping, and extreme pulling during walks. Geno loves to run around his big fenced in back year. In fact, it could take […]
SPOTLIGHT: RAINBOW
Rainbow is a 7 year old pocket Beagle. She likes: food of any kind, sleeping, playing with her friend Sigma, and rabbits. Rainbow training goals: Placing while other dogs are eating, off leash walking, and coming away from rabbits. My first interactions with Rainbow were as her trainer and owner of a doggy daycare […]
Tips for keeping dogs calm during storms
Recently, our region has been hit hard by large amounts of rainfall and storms including occurrences of grey skies, harsh winds, and fallen trees. While it is an inconvenience to be without electricity for a period of time, or to have to take an alternative route due to flash flooding, it can be much more […]