Blue Creek Canine

07/26/2026

It was only Nyx for the 9:30 am puppy play group, so Murphy had to step in to “entertain” her…. From the looks of it, they both seemed to enjoy this playtime together 😁

07/22/2026

Once again, please congratulate these four awesome teams on graduating our 7 week Puppy/Basic Manners class 🙌🙌
Unfortunately we were missing two teams last night, so no pictures, but the whole class showed great progress and fantastic work ethic, while also truly enjoying the work.
Well done Nyx, Gilbert, Xena and Pizmo (and Rex and Stormy - not pictured)

07/18/2026

Ready for August??
Check out the new group class schedule below and join me inside a nice and cool, temperature controlled facility 😀

To sign up and purchase your class spot, please visit the online shop here: https://www.bluecreekcanine.com/online-shop.html

See you soon

07/14/2026

Great info 👌

Studies on dogs, primates, and rodents show that even mild hyperthermia affects the prefrontal cortex — the part of the brain responsible for impulse control, decision‑making, and behavioural inhibition.

When body temperature rises by 1–2°C, the brain:

🔘processes information more slowly

🔘becomes more reactive to movement

🔘loses fine motor control

🔘struggles with inhibition

Heat alters the nervous system’s ability to regulate arousal

References:
Hall, E. J., Carter, A. J., & Bradshaw, J. W. S. (1999).
Effects of mild hyperthermia on working dogs.
Journal of Comparative Physiology B.

Bruchim, Y., et al. (2017).
Heat stress and the canine nervous system.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

Kiyatkin, E. A. (2019).
Brain hyperthermia and behavioural inhibition.

07/12/2026

Reminder: No Puppy Play groups today. Instead they will run tomorrow Monday evening, starting a 6 pm. Enjoy your Sunday and stay hydrated and inside today in front of your A/C 😊

07/11/2026

I’m in Butte for the Folks Festival and saw this sign, which is a great reminder for everybody- especially this HOT weekend.
Stay cool and make sure your dog(s) stay cool as well ☀️😁

07/06/2026

Just a quick reminder that Puppy Play groups will be tonight , starting a 6 pm 😊

07/02/2026

Mr Maximus the Great (okay okay, his name is just Max) had his first downtown walk-about today in his day training with me. He went to the bank, walked around downtown sniffing all the planters and rocks, and also got to hang out for a bit with me in Barjon’s Books.
Due to Max’s enormous love of people, he tends to want to jump up and “hug”everyone he meets, ‘cause according to him, “ no one is a stranger- it’s just a new friend you haven’t met yet!!”. Therefore nobody was allowed to say hi to him and likewise, so he could learn to just watch and observe but not engage. It was tough for him, but I must say , I was truly impressed with how well he handled the traffic, sidewalks, people, and so on. He did so well, that his owners were convinced that I lied to them 😆😆
He will need to work a bit more on his impulse control and patience , especially with leave it and stay, but he is such a smart young man, that within just a few training sessions, he will nail those skills as well.
Well done Max- always a joy working with you 👌😉

07/01/2026

A few new group classes will be offered in July.
Remember that the Puppy/Basic Manners class and the BAM class will both take place indoor in a temperature controlled environment, so no matter how hot it is outside, our dogs and us will stay nice and cool 😉
Take a look at the schedule and if any questions, please let me know.

To sign up, please go here to purchase your class : https://www.bluecreekcanine.com/online-shop.html

See you soon 😊