You and Your Dog Training & Services

28/07/2025

28/07/2025

Have you and your pup been soaking up summer fun?

We’d love to see it! Drop a photo in the comments of your dog enjoying the season! Hiking adventures, sprinkler zoomies, or just chillin' in the shade!

Let’s celebrate all the sunshine and tail wags!

25/07/2025

Summer swimming plans?
Always check for toxic algae warnings before letting your dog dive in.

It only takes a minute to check local alerts, and it could protect your pup’s health.

Stay safe and enjoy swimming responsibly!

24/07/2025

Congratulations to our Continuing K9 Nose Work® Level 3 graduates!

23/07/2025

Vacation incoming!

Just a reminder:
We’ll be closed August 24 through September 3.

Book your training sessions now before spots fill up!

22/07/2025

Is your dog easily distracted?

Calm Amidst the Chaos is our six-week outdoor course that helps you build focus and connection with your dog in real-world settings.

You’ll learn fun and practical skills like attention games, pattern games, and threshold work to help your dog stay engaged no matter what’s going on around them.

21/07/2025

Traveling with a reactive or fearful dog?

With the right planning, vacation can still be enjoyable for both of you.

From choosing the right lodging to packing familiar comforts, small steps can make a big difference.

Swipe through for helpful tips, and share your own advice in the comments!

19/07/2025

Ready for the next challenge?

If you’ve completed our Advanced Dog Training class, your next step is Complete Dog Training!

This class combines classroom work with real-world field trips to help your dog develop focus and confidence, wherever you go.

18/07/2025

"Mum, can I pat the dog"?

"Sure....go ahead....just make sure you put your hand right up into their face"

What could possibly go wrong?

We were all taught this as children.
Time to teach our children a better way now.

Dog trainers tend to disagree with the "hands in faces" advice.
Some insist they must smell your hand because of the Jacobson's organ that allows a dog to gather far more information.
Now while this can help dogs gather more information....that is still way too close.

People also tend to encourage "sniffing hands" when a dog is showing signs of being scared or "nervy".
For me....that's another good reason not to greet a dog like that.

Will it work for some dogs...yes.
Should it be a universal way to greet dogs?
Heck no.

When we put our hands in a dogs face we are encouraging them to come closer....sometimes before they are emotionally ready

Many dogs don't trust hands.

The easiest way to gain trust is to ignore them.

They will show you when they are ready for more

18/07/2025

Cool down with a peanut butter banana treat!

Our Peanut Butter Bananarama pupsicle is simple, tasty, and made with dog-safe ingredients.

Perfect for summer and easy to customize with broth or water for the right consistency.

Swipe to get the recipe!

17/07/2025

Congratulations to our Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC)™ Level One graduates!

17/07/2025

Is your dog ignoring your call?

Our 4-week Recall Class is here to help!

Whether your pup is just learning or needs a refresher, this course builds a fun and reliable recall you can count on.

Create the kind of come-when-called that works in real life and in emergencies.