Ness Dog Behavior and Training

31/10/2026

28/10/2026

This is always one of our most popular classes! Register today - seats fill very quickly 🙂

Missed our last Pet First Aid Class? Now is the time to sign up! Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 6:30pm at the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response! Seating is limited and registration is required! Visit www.dutchessny.gov/PetFirstAid to sign-up!

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

I recently said to a friend that I was in need of a good laugh. Then a dog named Summer came along and did just that. ☀️

It’s been an absolute joy working with this pretty lady so far. She has such a fun, bright little personality, is so smart, and LOVES to learn. I just about laughed and smiled through the entire lesson. Her name couldn’t fit her more perfectly. I’m looking forward to watching her progress as we work on foundational skills and setting her up for a lifetime of success.

As always, feeling so grateful for this work 🤍

24/09/2026

It's a good time to revisit your family's emergency plans. Take a few moments to have a plan in place for your companion animals, too!

23/09/2026

If you’ve ever potty-trained a dog, this email hits.

A dog p**ping outside may seem like a ridiculous thing to celebrate to some people, but to a new dog guardian, it often represents a huge win after a lot of frustration and time spent cleaning up messes. So yes, housebreaking IS a big deal!

I will always love receiving emails like this. Please keep them coming, dog p**p and all 😁

05/09/2026

Many people don’t realize that there are very few regulations governing much of the dog care industry, including boarding, daycare, dog walking, and dog training. That means it’s especially important to do your research and ask questions when choosing someone to care for or work with your dog.

Here are a few questions I recommend asking and considering:

-Tour the facility. If you’re considering boarding or daycare, ask to see where the dogs spend their time, rest, eat, and sleep.

-What is the staff-to-dog ratio?

-How will you be updated? Ask what communication you can expect while your dog is in their care.

-What training and handling methods do they use? Ask how they handle, manage, train, and respond to dogs, especially when a dog is fearful, stressed, or reactive.

-What is their education and experience? Are they insured and bonded? Ask about their professional training, certifications, continuing education, and experience working with dogs.

Please don’t be afraid to ask questions! A professional/reputable organization or individual should be transparent and willing to explain their policies, methods, qualifications, and approach to care.

28/08/2026

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 2026
Remember the love. Light a candle. Support those who are grieving.
Each and every one of our beloved pets has left pawprints on our hearts.

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is an opportunity to pause, remember, and honour the wonderful companion animals who have shared our lives — and to recognise the grief that follows when we lose them.

Join us for a Virtual Candle‑Lighting Ceremony
📆 Friday, August 28, 2026
🕑 7 PM Eastern Time
🎦 Online via Zoom

Bring a candle and your cherished memories. We will remember together.

aplb.org/rainbow-bridge-day-2026/

26/08/2026

I'll be volunteering with the Dutchess County Animal Response Team this Saturday at the fair. Stop by and say hello! We'll be teaching pet CPR, pet emergency preparedness, Stop the Bleed, and more. Find our table alongside the Dutchess County Department of Health.

15/08/2026

If this isn't an advertisement to support your local animal shelter, I don't know what is...