Augusta Dog Training and Daycare

04/29/2025

Augusta offers full service grooming at our Edina and Long Lake locations.

Our groomers are highly experienced and use only pet-friendly, gentle techniques.

Combine grooming with a half a day of daycare to make your dog spa day fun and stress-free.

Call today to book your pet’s next grooming.

Edina 952-914-0292

Long Lake 952-473-3647 (DOGS)

04/12/2025

National Pet Day 🤝 the Masters.

04/02/2025

Great Article

Understanding Littermate Syndrome in Puppies

Bringing home two puppies from the same litter might seem like a great idea—they’ll have built-in companionship, right? However, many dog owners are unaware of the challenges that come with Littermate Syndrome, a behavioral condition that can develop when sibling puppies are raised together.

What is Littermate Syndrome?

Littermate Syndrome is a set of behavioral issues that arise when two puppies from the same litter (or even unrelated puppies of the same age) are raised together. These issues often stem from excessive bonding between the puppies, making it difficult for them to develop independence and proper social skills.

Signs of Littermate Syndrome:

Severe Separation Anxiety: Puppies become highly distressed when separated, making training and socialization more difficult.

Fearfulness: They may become overly reliant on each other, leading to increased anxiety in new situations or around unfamiliar dogs and people.

Difficulty in Training: Since they focus more on each other than their human, training sessions can become ineffective.

Inter-Puppy Aggression: As they grow, fights between littermates can become more intense, sometimes escalating into serious conflicts.

How to Prevent Littermate Syndrome

If you’re raising two puppies together, consider these steps to ensure they grow into well-adjusted, independent dogs:

Separate Training Sessions: Train each puppy individually to ensure they learn to focus on you rather than each other.

Encourage Independence: Allow them to spend time apart daily so they learn to be comfortable alone.

Socialization: Expose each puppy to different people, dogs, and environments separately.

Individual Bonding: Spend one-on-one time with each puppy to strengthen your personal relationship with them.

Should You Get Two Puppies?

While raising two puppies is possible, it requires significant effort and commitment. If you’re considering adopting littermates, be prepared to implement structured training and socialization strategies to prevent Littermate Syndrome.

By understanding and addressing Littermate Syndrome early, you can help your puppies grow into happy, confident, and independent dogs!

03/10/2025

It’s the first week of our March Board & Train session.

At 5:10 AM, our students are participating in their first training session of the day!

In this video, Dave is introducing Ozzie to the concept of “Place”.

At this stage of training we want the dogs to feel comfortable on the platform and associated it with treats and praise.

The music in the background provides a bit of a distraction. It conditions the dogs to tune out environmental noise and focus on the trainer.

As such, even in the very early days of training were preparing the dogs to apply their new skills in a home environment.

And yes, Bulldogs are wickedly smart dogs!🐾

03/05/2025

Due to the snowy weather conditions all Augusta locations will be opening at 10 AM this morning

02/20/2025

Trust is an important factor in your relationship with your dog. This is an excellent article on recognizing the signs of trust between dogs and their owners

Dogs have obvious as well as subtle ways of showing that the relationship is strong. Here are six signs your dog trusts you, as well as tips for building trust with your dog.

02/18/2025

Your puppy’s aspirations of pirouetting will have to wait.

We still have openings in our Puppy and Adult Obedience classes.

New session starts February 24.

02/14/2025

01/27/2025

EYE CLINIC
March 8, 2025

Purebred enthusiasts, please share this post.

Lake Country Retriever Club
is hosting a CERF eye clinic on March 8, 2025 at Augusta in Long Lake

Dr Melissa Lively will be performing the exams.

Cost is $40.00 check or cash.

Exams start at 9:00am and will continue until 2:00pm.

Please contact Blane Wirth at [email protected] to schedule an appointment time.

Please bring your dogs AKC registration certificate or information to complete exam forms.

Augusta Dog Training
2250 Daniels Street
Long Lake, Mn 55356

01/24/2025

Promising work for early detection of lymphoma, now we need a cure.

From Online: IDEXX Announces Groundbreaking Cancer Dx Panel with Affordable Early Detection Test for Canine Lymphoma

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, today announced the launch of IDEXX Cancer Dx™, a first-of-its-kind diagnostic panel with early detection of lymphoma in dogs, especially the 20 million dogs at higher risk* for cancer in North America.1 IDEXX Cancer Dx is an affordable and accessible blood test that can be added to panels for sick pets and integrated into annual wellness screenings for as low as $15, providing veterinarians in the U.S. with actionable results within 2–3 days.†

Cancer remains a leading cause of death in canines, with 1 in 4 dogs in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.2 Lymphoma, one of the most common cancers in dogs, accounts for nearly a quarter of new cancer diagnoses.3 Treatment for canine lymphoma may help extend the lifespan and improve the quality of life for affected dogs, highlighting the critical need for early detection and intervention to improve outcomes. A recent survey indicates that 73% of pet owners are interested in having a cancer screening test for their pet,4signaling a strong demand for proactive, wellness-driven care. Early data shows IDEXX Cancer Dx testing can detect lymphoma before clinical signs are present, 5 supporting its utility in routine preventive care for at-risk dogs.

Read the entire article here: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=317170

01/12/2025

We are known for love of dogs at Augusta, but many of us share our homes with cats as well. It’s a good article worth reading.

When I dealt with feline aggression, most of it stems from either an illness or a highly stressful relationship with another individual in the family.

Have a cat that fights with other cats or bites you for what seems to be no reason? Find out what these behaviors mean and how you can help.

01/11/2025

Pearls of wisdom.

01/10/2025

The ablity to tolerate cold varies from breed to breed. However, an extreme temperatures all dogs are vulnerable.

01/04/2025

Brrrr…. It’s cold outside