Virginia Gessner Puppy Academy

02/19/2025

Local cafes in Delray Beach welcome pets, making it easy to enjoy a coffee with your dog. Many spots offer outdoor seating and even special treats for dogs, ensuring a delightful outing fot all. We’ll train your puppy the basic manners he needs to be able to go with you anywhere. Call us today to schedule your first training session. 561-609-9082

02/04/2025

Puppies have incredible potential waiting to be unleashed. Tailored training options are available to help your furry friend thrive and grow into a well-mannered companion. Visit us at virginiagessnerpuppyacademy.com for more info.

01/26/2025

8 top reasons your dog should walk without pulling.

1. Walking without pulling prevents your dog from pulling you into the street or other dangerous situations.

2. Keeps your dog from pulling you toward other dogs or people you encounter.

3. Stops dogs from investigating dangerous things or rolling in stinky ones!

4. Walking without pulling prevents your dog from choking on a collar or rubbing against his harness.

5. Walking without pulling allows a physically smaller/weaker person to safely walk a dog.

6. Without pulling, your dog transmits a calmer message to other dogs that you encounter on your walks.

7. Walking without pulling allows you to walk your dog on a crowded street.

8. Walking without pulling means you’re walking together- in partnership, allowing you both to enjoy the walk.

For help with proper leashing walking or basic obedience training, call us today. 561.609.9082.

01/24/2025

Training today with Cooper, the 8 month old mini poodle.

Ready to start training your puppy? Contact us today to find out how we can transform your puppy into a well mannered member of your family. 561-609-9082

01/21/2025

01/18/2025

Join one of our new outdoor group puppy training classes and watch your furry friend thrive. With engaging activities and expert guidance, your puppy will learn essential skills while having fun. Call 561.609.9082 for dates and to sign up.

01/17/2025

A puppy’s potential is waiting to be unleashed with personalized training that caters to their unique needs. Experience the joy of watching your puppy grow into a well-mannered companion through our specialized programs. Call us today to book a training session, 561-609-9082

01/16/2025

Coprophagia- When your dog eats p**p.

Although it may seem disgusting to us, puppies eating their p**p is pretty common. They typically grow out of this habit by the time they turn 1 year old.

There are several reasons why your puppy may be eating his or another dog’s p**p. The first thing is to rule out any medical reason for this habit. Conditions such as malabsorption of food, worms, parasites, or a gastrointestinal issue must first be checked.

If the cause is behavioral, it is important to teach your dog the “leave it” command and also provide mental stimulation with canine enrichment games.

Dogs also do this sometimes out of boredom, so spending time playing games, longer walks and teaching commands and manners goes a long way in eliminating unwanted behaviors.

Pure pumpkin or fresh pineapple can change the taste of p**p and be a good option to try as well.

In the meantime, you must be vigilant and pick up any p**p as soon as you see it to curb the behavior until your dog learns to “leave it”.

For more help with this issue, or for any other behavioral problems, call us at 561-609-9082 to schedule a session today.

01/15/2025

A well-trained puppy is a joy to have around. With engaging training sessions, your dog will learn essential skills while having fun. Contact us @ 561.609.9082 for in-home or vitrual training sessions.

01/14/2025

From a dog’s point of view!

01/13/2025

Celebrate the joy of puppyhood by sharing a favorite memory of your puppy’s first adventure. Whether it was a trip to the park or a playful romp in the backyard. We want to hear about those special moments that made you smile. Share a photo below.

01/13/2025

Transforming puppies into well-behaved companions Call us today @ 561.609.9082

01/13/2025

01/13/2025

A puppy’s training journey begins with understanding their unique needs. Discover how tailored training can set your furry friend on the path to success by visiting our website today: virginiagessnerpuppyacademy.com

01/12/2025

Did you know the most challenging time to raise a puppy is when they’re “teenagers’? The adolescent period for dogs usually begins around 8 months or so and continues until around age two. This is the time when they seem to “forget” everything they have ever been taught.

At Virginia Gessner Puppy Academy we offer teenage refresher sessions to get pups back on track. We also always suggest your dog is spayed or neutered before doing a teenager refresher program.

Call us today @ 561.609.9082 for more info or to book a session

01/10/2025

Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds, according to The American Kennel Club

1. Border Collie, Herding Breed
2. Poodle, Toy, Miniature & Standard
3. German Shepherd, Herding Breed
4. Golden Retriever, Sporting Group
5. Doberman Pinscher, Working Group
6. Shetland Sheepdog, Herding Breed
7. Labrador Retriever, Sporting Group
8. Papillon, Toy Group
9. Rottweiler, Working Group
10. Australian Cattle Dog, Herding Breed

**Note, these are all pure bred registered breeds. Many “Designer Dogs” , dogs that are mixed breeds are also extremely intelligent. Most notably, any dog that has a mix of poodle, such as Maltipoo, Shihpoo, Goldendoogle.

What breed is your dog?