Furry Tail Training: For Dogs and Cats

06/25/2025

🚶‍♀️🐕 Keep Your Dog Walks Safe and Stress-Free! 🐕🚶‍♂️

Walking your dog should be fun and relaxing — but sometimes unexpected encounters with other dogs can cause stress or tension.

Here’s a simple safety tip: Carry a small umbrella on your walks and open it when another dog approaches. This creates a visual barrier that helps keep space between the dogs, giving both of you more control and reducing the chance of a confrontation.

Other tips to keep walks safe:
✅ Stay aware of your surroundings
✅ Use a secure leash and harness
✅ Keep calm and confident

Your dog trusts you to keep them safe — and with a few smart strategies, every walk can be a great adventure!

🐾 Need more personalized advice? Contact us at Furry Tail Training!

06/24/2025

🐱🌎 Happy Cat World Domination Day! 👑

Let’s face it… Cats already rule our homes, our hearts, and maybe the internet too. 😼 Today, we officially acknowledge what they’ve known all along: they're in charge!

At Furry Tail Training, we support our future feline overlords with positive, enrichment-based training that honors their natural instincts (and royal demands). 👑🐾

📸 Show us how your cat is celebrating their world domination today!

06/23/2025

🐾 Did you know? Dogs don’t actually feel guilt! 🐶

That classic “guilty look” your dog gives you when they’ve made a mess or sneaked a treat? It’s not really guilt — it’s their way of reacting to your body language and tone of voice. Dogs are super smart and sensitive to how we’re feeling, so they pick up on cues like a stern voice or a frown and respond with submissive behavior.

So next time your pup looks “guilty,” remember—they’re just trying to understand you, not feeling bad about what they did!

❤️ Let’s celebrate their loyalty and honesty instead!

06/22/2025

🚫🐾 Today is National Pet Choking Prevention Day 🐶🐱
Did you know that pets can choke on common items like rawhide, toys, bones, and even treats? Choking is a true emergency—and every second counts.

As a certified Pet First Aid & CPR instructor, I teach pet parents how to recognize and respond to choking—including how to perform safe, effective choking management techniques for both dogs and cats. Knowing what to do in those first critical moments could save your pet’s life. 💙

🩺 My upcoming CPR & First Aid classes include hands-on training in how to prevent, identify, and respond to pet choking emergencies. Don’t wait for an emergency—be prepared!

📅 Learn more or register here: https://www.furrytailtraining.com/cprandfirstaid.html
📍Classes held in Lake Elsinore, open to all Southern California pet lovers!

06/21/2025

Congratulations to Goose, Furry Tail's newest Silver Graduate!

06/21/2025

🌭 Happy National Dachshund Day! 🐾

Today we celebrate the bold, curious, and delightfully long little pups that bring so much joy into our lives. Dachshunds may be small in size, but their personalities are larger than life!

Whether your doxie is a cuddle bug, a backyard explorer, or a treat-loving trick star, they deserve all the belly rubs today!

At Furry Tail Training, we love helping Dachshunds shine through positive, reward-based training—tailored to their unique needs and big personalities.

🎉 Share a photo of your dachshund in the comments!



Today, we celebrate the bold, curious, and delightfully long little pups that bring so much joy into our lives. Dachshunds may be small in size, but their personalities are larger than life!

06/20/2025

☀️🐾 Hello, Summer! 🐾☀️
Today marks the first day of summer, and I’m throwing it back to a special memory—last summer when I took a week off to soak up the sun and make beautiful memories with my furbabies 💛 (especially my sweet Mia 💕).

Summer is the perfect time to bond, explore, and make your pets feel like part of the adventure! Whether you’re planning staycations or backyard fun, here are some great summertime activities for dogs and cats:

🐶 For Dogs:
• Splashing in a kiddie pool or sprinkler
• Ice treat puzzles (frozen peanut butter + banana = yum!)
• Beach day or lake walk
• Dog-friendly hiking trails
• Scent work games in the backyard
• Evening strolls after sunset

🐱 For Cats:
• Window perching with a view + bird feeders
• Catio or leash walks
• Frozen tuna or broth cube treats
• Paper bag tunnels + cardboard play forts
• Chasing bubbles (yes, they make pet-safe ones!)
• Cool down with a fan + frozen water bottles near their beds

No matter how you celebrate, make time for paws and play this season. 🐾💦

🎥 https://youtu.be/SVnvrDw7NsQ

🌞 Summer Fun with My Pets | Tribute to Mia | Dog & Cat Summer ActivitiesJoin me for a heartwarming look back at last summer when I took a week off to enjoy ...

06/19/2025

🐾 Honoring Freedom, Equality & Compassion – This Juneteenth 🖤❤️💚

Today we recognize Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. At Furry Tail Training, we believe every being—human or animal—deserves kindness, respect, and a voice.

🐶🐱 Just like we advocate for humane, force-free training for pets, we also stand for compassionate care and equality in all areas of life.

Let’s celebrate progress, amplify Black voices in the animal care and training world, and commit to building a more inclusive future—for pets and people alike. ✊🏽🐾

06/18/2025

🐾 Happy Veterinarian Appreciation Day! 🩺💙

Today, we honor the compassionate, skilled professionals who dedicate their lives to keeping our beloved pets healthy and happy. From routine wellness checks to emergency care, veterinarians are the heroes behind every wagging tail and purring friend.
Today we honor the compassionate, skilled professionals who dedicate their lives to keeping our beloved pets healthy and happy. From routine wellness checks to emergency care, veterinarians are the heroes behind every wagging tail and purring friend.

As a positive reinforcement dog and cat trainer, I work closely with amazing veterinary teams who understand the value of fear-free, stress-free handling. Thank you for your dedication, knowledge, and the gentle care you give our furry companions every single day.

If your pet has a vet they love, give them a shoutout today! 🐶🐱💐

06/17/2025

🕊️ It’s Animal Rights Awareness Week — a time to speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves. 🐾

Every animal deserves compassion, respect, and humane treatment—whether they’re in our homes, on farms, or in the wild. At Furry Tail Training, we believe in force-free, fear-free training methods that respect our pets as sentient beings, not tools to be controlled.

Let’s use this week to reflect on how we treat all animals and take small steps that make a big impact—adopting instead of shopping, avoiding products tested on animals, and choosing training rooted in kindness and science.

Together, we can build a more compassionate world. 💚

06/16/2025

🧰🐾 June is Pet Preparedness Month! 🐾🧰

Emergencies can happen anytime—are you and your pets ready?

Whether it's a wildfire, earthquake, or medical emergency, being prepared could save your pet’s life. At Furry Tail Training, we’re proud to promote Pet First Aid & CPR education and emergency readiness for all pet parents. 💡

📦 Top Tips for Pet Emergency Preparedness:
✅ Keep a stocked pet first aid kit
✅ Create a go-bag with food, meds, leash, and records
✅ Learn basic pet first aid and CPR
✅ Include your pets in your evacuation plan

🎓 Join our Pet First Aid & CPR class in Lake Elsinore—hands-on training that empowers you to stay calm and act confidently in a crisis. Plus, get our free Pet First Aid Kit Checklist to start preparing today!

🐶🐱 Protect the pets you love. Be ready, not reactive.

👉 Learn more or register now at: www.furrytailtraining.com

06/15/2025

🐾💙 Happy Father’s Day to All the Pet Dads! 💙🐾

Today we celebrate the dog dads, cat dads, and all the amazing pet parents who go above and beyond for their furry family members. Whether you're working on leash manners, litter box success, or mastering the perfect recall—your love, patience, and dedication make a world of difference. 🐶🐱

At Furry Tail Training, we know being a great pet parent takes time, compassion, and a whole lot of treats! 💡 Let us help you build an even stronger bond with your four-legged friend through positive reinforcement, science-based training, and customized lessons designed to fit your lifestyle.

🎁 Treat yourself (or a fellow pet dad) this Father's Day to:
✅ Group dog training classes
✅ Private lessons at the park or in-home
✅ Cat behavior consultations
✅ Pet First Aid & CPR classes

Because every great dad deserves a well-behaved companion. 🐾
📍Serving Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, and surrounding areas.

✨ Visit www.furrytailtraining.com to learn more or book your session today!