Polite Paws

07/29/2026

So grateful for all the pups that help me every day to help balance the dogs that come to stay with us.

Macy and Ollie have been such a great addition to our pack. I truly feel blessed as a human to be able to spend my days the way I do.

07/28/2026

some thoughts on working with nerve dogs.

07/24/2026

Puppy push-ups with Nanuq!

This handsome young guy has joined us for some training , and he is such a joy to work with. Eager to learn, full of enthusiasm, and always ready for a reward!

Puppy push-ups (practicing sit and down) are a fun, engaging way to build the foundations of training. Keeping sessions short, using plenty of food rewards, and ending with a little celebration helps create positive learning experiences and keeps your puppy excited to train.

Way to go, Nanuq!

07/22/2026

Great little trip into town for some training with Winnie and Nova. Both of these girls are doing so good in their training and have come a long way.

Both of these ladies are absolute sweethearts, but wild in their own way, making it hard for their families to enjoy public outings.

It is so great to see them come along and learn a new way to be. This will allow them to be brought along on more adventures, which will make everyone happy.

07/20/2026

Monday morning after a great weekend of camping. Rivers reality of back to work.

07/02/2026

Days like these are the best!

Perfect weather for in-town walks and real-life training. Once our board & train pups have the basics down at our facility, it’s time to practice where it really counts. Daisy and Benson absolutely crushed it today!

06/30/2026

This Boston eating a piece of watermelon😂🤣

If anyone else in my life chew food like this, it would drive me crazy but for some reason when she does, it is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.

❤️🐶

06/14/2026

06/04/2026

People often say a dog’s reaction came “out of nowhere,” but dogs usually give us plenty of warning through their body language.

Learning to recognize those signals can help you understand when a dog is feeling overwhelmed and needs support before a situation escalates.

Mr. Moose is a great example—what signs do you notice?