Tips to Prepare And Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks Displays
Summer is here! Time for picnics, summer fun, and fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July. For us, fireworks are a time of excitement and awe. However, for our dogs, this can be a terrifying experience. So what should you do if the sound of fireworks scares your dog into hiding or an anxious frenzy? […]
Facts about Service Dogs for Physical and Mental Disability Assistance
We’ve been looking at the different types of jobs dogs can do during our Sit Means Sit Working Dogs series. First, we took a look at a brief overview of The Difference Between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals. Then we dived a little deeper into What are Emotional Support Dogs and how […]
Therapy work is Rewarding for Dogs and People
Welcome back to our series on working dogs. In our last post we explored the role of Emotional Support animals. This week Sit Means Sit is jumping into the world of therapy dogs. So what is a therapy dog exactly? Therapy dogs provide comfort or companionship to those with illnesses, disabilities, or who […]
What Are Emotional Support Dogs?
Has your dog ever sensed when you’ve had a terrible day and has instinctively cuddled up next to you to try to make it all better? Dog’s have an uncanny ability to sense our needs and emotions and seem to know just what to do to make everything better when things are going totally […]
What’s The Difference Between Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Dogs?
What’s The Difference Between Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Dogs? Keep reading as Sit Means Sit breaks it down for you. There is a lot of buzz about service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs these days. But often, the difference between them is confused and sometimes even abused. Let’s explore the difference […]
Do Dogs Dream?
You’re sitting on the couch watching TV. Your faithful pup is lying at your feet sleeping. Suddenly you start to notice him twitching. His tail starts to thump, and he starts yipping ever so slightly. You think, “What the heck? Is he ok?” Then you begin to wonder if your pooch is dreaming. It […]
Training your dog improves his life and yours, here’s why
You just came home with your new best friend. Maybe you went to a breeder, perhaps you went to a shelter, maybe he actually found you- either way, what do you do now? Other than love, food, and shelter, what else could your new pup possibly need? How about some TRAINING??!! You may […]
Dog Years, Human Years, How Old IS My Dog?
Trying to figure out your dog’s age? Read on, as our team may be able to help you find that answer. We all know the equation – Take how many “human” years old your dog is multiplied by 7 to figure out that your dog is X age. If you’ve ever owned a […]
Private lessons vs. “Immersion Programs” for Adult dogs
Our team gets lots of phone calls asking for in-home lessons. In theory these are great. It’s private instruction at your home, tailored to your needs, your dog’s behaviors and in your normal environment. So, why aren’t private lessons a good place to start for many people? First, if I shadowed you at your job […]
First Aid Kits for your Dog
Do you have a first aid kit prepared for your dog? Where is it? Does it travel with you? Here are some common items that you should have in your first dog’s first aid kit: Place everything in a durable and portable container (like a small plastic tote to keep materials dry). Identification and Phone […]