Desert Winds Dog Training

10/18/2021

Today’s Maintenance Monday is about brushing your dogs teeth!!
Plaque build up is common in dogs, especially those fed a low quality diet. This can lead to gum disease which can cause various health issues such as heart disease. Regular brushing can help control plaque build up, but it can be a struggle to get started and make it enjoyable for your dog. Here’s some tips:
1) Start slow. The first goal isn’t to brush their entire mouth in one sitting, it’s to get your dog used to it and see it as a positive experience.
2) Meet your dog where he’s at. If just sitting still is hard, start there. If it’s having something in his mouth, just let him get used to that. Go slow, don’t be afraid to go backwards, and be patient.
3) You don’t need fancy toothbrushes and toothpaste. You can start with a finger in a wash cloth. Eventually you may decide a paste or brush is easier but in the beginning any attempt to brush and massage the gums and teeth will be beneficial.
4) Important note! DO NOT use human toothpaste!! It can be very dangerous to your dog.

One of the best things for dogs is to chewing bones. We highly recommend RAW bones (NEVER COOKED!) that are large enough not to be swallowed, such as femurs.
Also Nylabones are a great alternative as well.
Go have fun teaching your dog this new skill!

12/31/2019

As of 2020 we have a huge announcement to make...Desert Winds Dog Training will now be Canine Metrics, LLC. I’m always looking for ways to improve training and client satisfaction, so I’m joining forces with Matt Bourgoin to bring you the benefit of 2 trainers working with every dog. We both have different areas of experience and expertise, but have spent countless hours learning and developing a system that will undoubtedly improve the training each and every client receives. We have also started working with various canine sports that can give you and your dog an activity and outlet that will increase your relationship and enjoyment with your dog.
This allows us to reach a wider area of Arizona (most of northern and central AZ) along with working with more difficult cases (severe reactivity, aggression, intense fear).
I look forward to continuing to work with previous clients as well as brining new ones into our training family. May 2020 bring you all growth and happiness in every area of your life!
Won’t you please go follow, like, share and leave a review/comment on our new business page! Thank you!
Canine Metrics

12/31/2019

Meet Hudson!! He’s here for a board and train to help him with overcoming fear and work on leash manners. Such a sweet boy. Can’t wait to help him see the world as a friendly place where he can feel confident to be himself!!

12/23/2019

12/11/2019

Lacey, 5 mo old standard poodle came to us for potty training, waking on leash, obedience and manners. Today she went home to start her new life with her new skills! Great job Lacey!

12/07/2019

Great article on living with dogs!

Honor your dog's "dogness." Dogs, like humans, are social creatures. This is one of the reasons they make such great pets and compani...

12/06/2019

Thank you for paving the way for other women trainers!!

In 1937, two woman from New York embarked on a road trip with trick Poodles in tow, beginning the sport of dog obedience in America.

11/11/2019

Diesel and board and train client Juneau enjoying this beautiful day!