Meagan's Dog Training at PetSmart

12/26/2025

Hey everyone I am planning to set up booking for Farm walks and more. Make sure you are getting the updates by sending in your contact info to my page.

https://msha.ke/farmfunfordogs

11/02/2025

Make sure you are following our Instagram so all the exciting NEWS!!

Thank you Everyone who joined us for Trick or Treating last weekend!!

We hope you enjoyed it and I will post the link for pictures below.

We would love for you all to Join us for our Monthly Birthday/Gotcha Day Celebrations as well as Santa coming in DEC. Keep an eye on your PetSmart App for Details.

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQiXepykQIH/?igsh=N3o2ZnZvYjZvbXVk

10/21/2025

So good!!

BRAIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The challenges of the teenage dog.

There’s a saying that most parents of teenagers can relate to - "Parents of teenagers understand why some animals eat their young!"

The changes that happen in the brain of a teenage dog are not that different to a human teenager.

The brain undergoes a period of "pruning" and "re-wiring". This process can cause some parts not to work, work sporadically or work too much.

To describe it in the simplest of terms -the prefrontal cortex of a teenage brain is at the “back of the queue” in this process. It’s still “under construction” and still developing. This area of the brain is responsible for making “logical” decisions, controlling impulses, learning, remembering, problem solving and social interaction.

Because the prefrontal cortex is being reconstructed, the brain relies more on a part called the amygdala to make choices and react.
The amygdala is involved in the “big feelings” we may see - emotional responses like fight or flight, anxiety, excitement, reactivity, impulse control and instinctive behaviour.

Being aware of the physical changes the teenage brain is going through in the process of maturing, helps us to be more understanding and accepting.

Statistics show that many dogs are surrendered or re homed during the teenage stage as their owners no longer “like” the way their dog behaves, can’t handle them or just give up on them.

Please don’t give up on your teenage dog. We need to manage our expectations and frustrations during this phase.

Understand and acknowledge what is happening in their brain. Help them through this stage with patience, consistency, love and acceptance.

10/09/2025

Making tugs and added something new. Get with me ASAP to get a deal on the ones with a ball on the.

10/05/2025

Today was so much fun!!

We got to celebrate with a local celebrity Meatball!!

Check out this video and join us for your dogs birthday/gotcha day

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPZ2zpJCZhq/?igsh=bXVyZnVrOTQ3NTZz

10/04/2025

Come Join us for our Birthday Bash!! Today Sat Oct 4 from 2-4pm