Fur and Feather Works

11/14/2025

11/11/2025

Congratulations to our graduate of the Walkabout class. They enjoyed a successful walk along a busy road and back to the center.

11/11/2025

Reminder: You must socialize your puppy BEFORE their vaccines are done!
A puppy's critical socialization window begins to close around 3-4 months ... right around when their vaccines are finally finished! This means that you must socialize your puppy BEFORE their vaccines are finished!

Remember: carrying your pup or putting them in a shopping cart is fine. Puppy's paws should not touch the ground in places where lots of dogs have been.
The easiest way to get guidance on proper socialization is in a Puppy Kindergarten class!

Comment "Classes" to get a link to get started!

11/10/2025

Avi started Basic Manners yesterday. Her confidence blossomed during class. However she was more about the Kong than the paparazzi!

11/09/2025

Brooke started puppy k yesterday. I think she's going to do great!

11/08/2025

Welcome Indie to basic manners. He's a good boy who learned leave it pretty quickly.

11/08/2025

🌟 Client Spotlight: Rosie Cotton’s Journey 🌟

“When we started with Fur and Feather Works, Rosie Cotton was your classic wild lab puppy—full of energy, jumping on everyone, and racing to greet neighbors whether I wanted her to or not.

We joined the Lassie Package (Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, Rocket Recall, and Walkabout), and the difference is night and day.

The trainers never made me feel judged or like I was doing a bad job. They met us where we were at and gave me real, practical skills I could actually use at home.

Now? Rosie calms down within minutes, jumps far less, lays on her mat while I’m cooking or eating dinner, and—my proudest moment—she saw a neighbor in the yard, sat, looked at me for instruction, and came when called instead of running off.

Fur and Feather Works didn’t just train my dog… they gave me confidence as a dog mom.” 💛

If you’d love to see this kind of progress with your pup, comment “classes” below and we’ll send you the details!

11/07/2025

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11/05/2025

✨ 3 Things To Look For When Choosing a Certified Dog Trainer ✨

Finding the right trainer can make all the difference for you and your pup. Here are three key things to keep in mind:

1️⃣ Credentials & Education – Look for trainers who are certified through reputable organizations such as the CCPDT, and committed to ongoing learning.
2️⃣ Positive, Science-Based Methods – Make sure their approach is force-free and rooted in modern animal behavior science.
3️⃣ Communication & Support – A great trainer doesn’t just teach your dog—they teach you and make sure you feel supported every step of the way.

Choosing wisely means setting your dog (and yourself!) up for long-term success. 🐾

👉 Have you worked with a certified trainer before? What was the #1 thing you appreciated most? Share below—we’d love to hear!

11/04/2025

Meet Shiggles!
Shiggles is looking for a new home. He's personable, not shy at all, likes humans and dogs, and lives with another cat. Shiggles would like a home where it's safe to be both indoors and outdoors, or possibly outdoors only (but with human interaction and climate control ... so maybe a heated horse barn or garage?) He finds being an indoor cat very difficult and has been demonstrating his stress by urinating outside of the litter box. His family loves him dearly and has tried for years to help him, including medication and training, but the reality is that his nervous system just isn't well suited for their busy family home.
In addition to being social and even tempered, he is an excellent mouser, and he'd be happy to be your personal exterminator.
Any horse girls out there looking for a sweet yet effective mouser for their barn? Message us if you're interested in giving Shiggles a soft place to land!

11/03/2025

Dexter had a great first day at basic manners! He understands leave it and improved his leash walking skills!

11/02/2025

Welcome to Basic Manners Smudge! This puppy K graduate is continuing on with his education. He worked on leave it loose leash walking and coming when called today.