Do Puppy Classes Have an Effect on Later Dog Behavior?
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Pet Allergies – Just where did they come from?
We see A LOT of dogs each year. And we are starting to see A LOT of dogs with food allergies. But where did they come from? It seems that 30 years ago pet allergies were unheard of by owners and vets. So what has happened? It’s all in the food. Yes, that expensive grain-free […]
Winter means Salt on Paws
Our dogs love the snow and cold weather, luckily, so do I. We’re still out daily for our walks, which means I have to take extra care of their paws this time of year. Most people know that salt can be very irritating to our dogs’ paws. You’ll notice it most when they are transitioning […]
Canine Flu – What you need to know
UPDATE: On 1/12/2018 Camp Bow Wow updated their vaccination requirements to include the Canine Flu vaccine. From an email to their clients: “We will be requiring campers to be vaccinated for the H3N2 flu by March 31st, 2018. After that campers that are not vaccinated will no longer be permitted to come to camp…We will […]
Tricks Classes, Anyone?
Monday nights during November and December will be all about tricks. What tricks, you wonder? It will depend a little on your dog…but… Around. Backpack. Bang. Beg. Bounce. Bucket. Circle. Crawl. Fire hydrant. Handstand. Push. Reverse. Roll. Speak. Spin. “Spider”. Spread ’em. Touch. Twist. Under. And MORE. The fine (ok, bold) print: Classes will be […]
Baby, it HOT out there!
It’s summer in the ‘Burgh. That means it can get H-O-T! This should go without saying, but, we’ll say it anyway… Make sure you don’t leave pets or children in parked vehicles with only windows cracked. If you can’t or are unwilling to leave your car runnig with the AC on, if you can’t provide cool […]
New! 8 to 16 Week Old Puppies Socialization Classes!
Did you know that veterinary behaviorists identify the critical socialization period for puppies as 3 – 14 weeks old? That is why Sit Means Sit Pittsburgh offers a socialization class for puppies 8 – 16 weeks of age! Gunner, at 9 weeks, poses on the dog walk. Puppy Training and What Is The Best […]
Dog Reactivity & Energy Management
Finn is making great progress! Compare this video from the one below – he’s quiet, less jumpy, more focused and more relaxed. We were able to work closer to a dog than before, and his barking was nearly non-existent during his third lesson. Stay tuned for more updates!
Kammys Video Testimonial
Destructive Behaviors: Chewing
One of the most common but misunderstood behaviors in our pet companions is destructive behavior, specifically chewing. If your pet is a puppy, it is understood they are teething and are using chewing as an outlet to soothe the pain and keep themselves entertained. But if your dog is older and suddenly starts to have a […]