Feodor’s Canine Academy

01/05/2026

Feodor’s is currently accepting knew clients for basic and advanced obedience classes. We also offer AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing and certification. Classes sizes are kept small (no more than 7 per class). So, secure your spot now.

12/27/2025

In this photo you see two species, a human and a dog. The human has approximately 1 billion neurons in their brain while the canine has appoximately 500 million. This is a comparison of the two species and the silly expectations people place on dogs:

1) Human - Given two plus years to accomplish potty training.
1) Canine - Human wants canine potty trainined in two weeks or they will have to rehome the dog....Please take the diaper off your eight month old human and let them crawl around your floor, lets just see the results....

2) Human - Gives human babies pain relievers and various numbing agents to help appease the pain of teething.
2) Canine - Punished for chewing on things that they find that eases their pain.

3) Human - Encourages young humans to run and play with endless forms of mental and physical stimulation.
3) Canine - “I have got to teach this dog to calm down!!!”

4) Human - Given 20 plus years to complete an education and become a productive member of society.
4) Canine - Expected to behave flawlessly for life after taking just one six week obedience class.

5) Human - Given sick and personal days from work and endless excuses for poor performance.
5) Canine - Expected to perfom perfectly 365 days a year with no questions asked. Canines are also not allowed to feel bad or forget.

6) Human - Expects a pay raise anually for the job they perform.
6) Canine - Humans demand their dog perform better every year without continued education and also don’t believe they should reward the dog for the work they perform.

Canines are used everyday to keep us humans safe in a multitude of ways.
-They are our eyes when ours go dark~
-They are our ears when ours fall silent~
-They are our noses to help find bombs, drugs, cancer, and allergens to keep us safe from harm~
-They are trained to alert us to an oncoming seizure or low blood sugar attack~
-They help find missing victims of natural and man-made disasters~
They protect us from harm everyday, without expecting healthcare, a raise, a title, a better car, a bigger office or one with a view, and….they do this for us all because of their innate desire to please.
Their unconditional love is without bounds.
They deserve that in return and so much more~

Dear human....If you don’t train, don’t complain, you’re to blame.

Written by,
Deb Nabb

11/17/2025

My rescue dog Baxter has been terrified of fireworks since the day I brought him home. Every Fourth of July turned into a nightmare: him shaking under the bed, panting so hard I worried his heart would give out, and refusing to eat for days after. Last year was the worst: he broke through a window screen trying to escape the noise, resulting in a $300 vet bill, anxiety meds that made him a zombie, and me sitting on the bathroom floor with him for six hours straight while he trembled in my arms. This year, I was dreading it all over again. Then, two days ago, I saw a random tip in a pet group (I've been on there lately, ordering handmade dog beds and treats from amazing crafters). Someone posted about using tennis balls in the dryer to create white noise that masks fireworks. I thought it sounded absolutely insane, but I was desperate enough to try anything. So, tonight, before the fireworks started, I threw six tennis balls, an old sneaker, and a knotted towel into the dryer. I turned off the heat and let it run. The steady thumping sound filled the house, and I waited, holding my breath, for Baxter's usual panic to start. Nothing. The first firework went off; he lifted his head, looked around, and went back to sleep. I actually started crying. For the first time in three years, my dog is sleeping peacefully on July 4th instead of hiding and shaking. He's been passed out on the couch for two hours now, completely unbothered, while the neighborhood explodes around us. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the ones that save you. If your dog struggles tonight, try this; it might just change everything.

09/19/2025

Updated AKC Code of Sportsmanship and Civility.

08/30/2025

08/13/2025

08/09/2025

🦴 Questo è qualcosa che tutti dovrebbero vedere.
Questa radiografia appartiene a un cucciolo di soli 2 settimane di vita.

Quando portate a casa il vostro cucciolo di 8 o 10 settimane, tenete bene a mente questa immagine: le sue ossa non si toccano nemmeno ancora.

Camminano con quelle zampotte morbide e movimenti traballanti non perché siano goffi, ma perché le loro articolazioni sono fatte solo di muscoli, tendini, legamenti e pelle. Non c'è ancora una vera “incastro” tra le ossa, nessuna cavità articolare formata.

Se li fate correre troppo o non limitate i loro movimenti in questa fase delicata, non date loro il tempo di svilupparsi correttamente. Ogni salto, ogni corsa scomposta, provoca impatti tra le ossa. In quantità ragionevoli, questo è normale e fa parte della crescita di ogni animale.
Ma se lasciate che il cucciolo salti su e giù dal divano o dal letto, lo portate a fare lunghe passeggiate o escursioni, state danneggiando quelle articolazioni in formazione. Se lo fate scivolare su superfici lisce come piastrelle senza trazione, lo danneggiate ulteriormente.

⚠️ Crescono una volta sola.
Un corpo ben sviluppato è il risultato di una buona genetica e di un’ottima educazione fisica — entrambi, non solo uno dei due.

Una volta cresciuto — tra i 12 e i 18 mesi, a seconda della razza — avrete tutta la vita per giocare con lui e fargli fare esercizi ad alto impatto.
Ma ora che è solo un cucciolo, restate calmi, proteggetelo, rispettate i suoi tempi.

💝 È un regalo che si può fare una volta sola. E farà la differenza per tutta la vita.

08/06/2025