Paws Up Certified Dog Training/ Jennifer Hammond Certified Trainer

26/06/2025

📣 We’ve got a few spots left for Playcare and Daycamp tomorrow — who wants in? Don’t forget you get 20% off grooming when you book with Playcare! Let your pup play and get pampered 🐾

26/06/2025

Congratulations to our Agility Class Graduates!

We’re so proud of these amazing teams for finishing our agility course! From tunnels to teeters, jumps to weave poles — each dog and handler worked hard, built trust, and had a blast along the way.

Watching their confidence grow and their skills shine has been such a joy. We can’t wait to see where your agility journey takes you next!

🐶👏 Great job, everyone! 👏🐶

26/06/2025

🎓🐾 Congratulations to our AKC STAR Puppy graduates! 🐾🎓

We’re so proud of these pups (and their humans!) for completing our STAR Puppy class. They’ve learned essential skills, built confidence, and strengthened their bond with their handlers, all while having tons of fun!

It’s been a joy watching each of them grow and succeed. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!

⭐ Way to go, graduates! ⭐

25/06/2025

Understanding Littermate Syndrome in Puppies

Bringing home two puppies from the same litter might seem like a great idea—they’ll have built-in companionship, right? However, many dog owners are unaware of the challenges that come with Littermate Syndrome, a behavioral condition that can develop when sibling puppies are raised together.

What is Littermate Syndrome?

Littermate Syndrome is a set of behavioral issues that arise when two puppies from the same litter (or even unrelated puppies of the same age) are raised together. These issues often stem from excessive bonding between the puppies, making it difficult for them to develop independence and proper social skills.

Signs of Littermate Syndrome:

Severe Separation Anxiety: Puppies become highly distressed when separated, making training and socialization more difficult.

Fearfulness: They may become overly reliant on each other, leading to increased anxiety in new situations or around unfamiliar dogs and people.

Difficulty in Training: Since they focus more on each other than their human, training sessions can become ineffective.

Inter-Puppy Aggression: As they grow, fights between littermates can become more intense, sometimes escalating into serious conflicts.

How to Prevent Littermate Syndrome

If you’re raising two puppies together, consider these steps to ensure they grow into well-adjusted, independent dogs:

Separate Training Sessions: Train each puppy individually to ensure they learn to focus on you rather than each other.

Encourage Independence: Allow them to spend time apart daily so they learn to be comfortable alone.

Socialization: Expose each puppy to different people, dogs, and environments separately.

Individual Bonding: Spend one-on-one time with each puppy to strengthen your personal relationship with them.

Should You Get Two Puppies?

While raising two puppies is possible, it requires significant effort and commitment. If you’re considering adopting littermates, be prepared to implement structured training and socialization strategies to prevent Littermate Syndrome.

By understanding and addressing Littermate Syndrome early, you can help your puppies grow into happy, confident, and independent dogs!

25/06/2025

Night vision photos are amazing & I 💕 this dog so much ❤️
How are everyone's pups handling this heat? Stay cool and share your mental stimulation & indoor exercise ideas! Oh and of course pup pics!

24/06/2025

🌞 Worried about your pup being home alone in the heat? 🐶💦

Drop them off at playcare or day camp for a cool day of fun! Our shop is fully air-conditioned, so your dog can chill in comfort — and we’ve got a splash pool for them to cool off and play with their friends! ☀️🏖️

Whether they want to lounge in the AC or make a splash, it’s the perfect way to beat the heat while you’re at work!

Message us to book their spot — tails are already wagging! 🐾💙

24/06/2025

TDI is back up and running!! Who wants Therapy Dog International Training and testing!?

23/06/2025

Record High heat this week! Train, walk and play Inside with your pups!

22/06/2025

22/06/2025

Attention!
Intermediate Level Basic Obedience Program scheduled for June 28th at 9:30am (next Saturday) is being pushed it to start July 12th, same time!
Sorry for any inconvenience.
I will be sending out PM to those signed up as well.
Thank you!

If you'd like to sign up for this class, text Jen at 518-930-8253 OR our Staff line (833) 745-4915

17/06/2025

Congratulations to our graduating beginners level basic obedience program!! I am so proud of how far you and your dogs have come!!🐾