Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs are often asked to be in small spaces or maneuver their bodies to accommodate their handler or the spaces they are visiting.  This means that our dogs must be able to understand HOW to move and also have the strength and proprioception to […]

Pattern games are easily taught and predictable games to play with your dog. You can utilize them in moments to help bring their anxiety down, to lower their arousal, and to help them focus on a task. Pattern games were developed by Leslie McDevitt to help dogs have a coping skill in stressful contexts and […]

              Dog Trainers often teach their dogs life skills that we do not teach in class.  Come for a one night pop up class on some life skill hacks that Heather teaches her own dogs to make life a bit easier, and safer with her own dogs.  We will […]

              Did you know that there is a way to teach your dogs to do their OWN nails? At least their own front nails.  Take the stress out of nail trims and bring in the fun and cooperation in this husbandry task.  This one hour class will introduce your […]