Tried and True Canines

10/25/2026

Now that Everest has your attention, here are some reminders for keeping your pup safe this Halloween👇

🎃 Aside from Fourth of July, Halloween is the most common holiday for dogs to get loose. Use gates to keep your dog safe and away from the front door, or sit outside to avoid repeatedly opening the door.

👻 In case they do get loose, make sure your dog is wearing ID tags and is microchipped with your updated information.

🎃 Play some music inside or turn on the TV to drown out the sounds of trick-or-treating.

👻 Kids dressed in costumes can be strange and scary for dogs, and they may react poorly as a result. Opt to leave them home inside while walking around the neighborhood or passing out candy.

🎃 Many candies and chocolates are toxic to dogs. Keep the goodie up high and out of reach!

With a little preparation, you can make Halloween fun and stress-free for both you and your pup. Keep these safety tips in mind so your furry friend can enjoy the spooky season safely! 🎃👻

10/22/2026

🎓Student Intro!🎓

Tuffy is a newly adopted pittie loving life with his new family and tiny human siblings! Tuffy is enrolled in the Day Training program, working one-one-one with me on all the skills needed for him to be successful in his new home.

10/20/2026

Come chat with us next Tuesday!

After last month's successful session, we're hosting another Ask the Trainer event!

Come to (4430 William Penn Highway #104, Murraysvlle, PA 16066) one week from today on Tuesday, October 27th to meet with Certified Professional Dog Trainers and supporting members of -- we would love to offer guidance and help regarding any questions you may have about supporting and training your animal companions.

Several AMPP members will be on location at Griswold's from 4-6pm so please stop by and say hello. We're here to help (or even just geek out with you about how wonderful your pets are! 🥰)

10/15/2026

Between taste-testing the turkey, confusing wrapped presents for chew toys, and knocking over grandpa, holidays with a dog can be a chaotic and stressful time!

We can help by providing simple solutions to your dog’s behavior concerns during the holidays!

Sign up for private training lessons TODAY to prepare your dog for the holiday season so that everyone can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing time together!

www.triedandtruecanines.com
412-932-0759

10/03/2026

🎓Student Intro!🎓

Teddy is a recently adopted, 8yr old golden living his best old man life with his new owner! Teddy is on a weight loss journey. The issue though, is he’s a very strong puller on leash, so getting him out for exercise is not easy!

We’re working on teaching Teddy good leash walking skills, and also helping his human learn how to introduce him to new dog friends so they can find some walking buddies💕

09/23/2026

We may be out of town this week, but we’ll be back this Saturday, AND set up at Yappy Hour & The Bark Market from 5pm - 9pm. Come by, grab a drink and some food, and say hello!🐾🐶

09/22/2026

✈️We will be out of town today, Sept 22nd - 25th. Please expect delays in hearing back if you reach out during this time. Thank you!

09/21/2026

Okay not really, but I was REALLY tempted to!!

During adolescence, Everest was the WORST leash puller! Like, blisters on my hands at the end of every walk-level bad. I tried all the tricks—stopping when he pulled, turning the other direction, endless clicking/treating while walking around my house, yard, and street, higher value treats, two point leash—nothing was helping.

I ended every walk feeling frustrated, my hands hurting, and dreaming about just slapping a prong collar on him to get some relief. But I knew that wasn’t the answer, because while it would make walks more enjoyable for me, it would make them much less enjoyable for Everest.

So I lived with his leash pulling, and continued to dedicate lots of time to leash training. Over the course of a year or so, I slowly started to see some progress. Now he walks great on leash! Does he still pull occasionally? Sure! Most dogs do during exciting moments. But it’s much more manageable.

All this to say, if you’ve been struggling to see progress with your training, don’t give up, you’ve got this! And if you need help, don’t be afraid to reach out, I’d be happy to help you!

09/13/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat and get a Pupcup!🐾 It was great seeing some new and familiar faces!