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Doggie Day Camp is all about fun, fun, fun! Past and present dog training fur clients are welcome to join me for private and group . It’s similar to doggie daycare in that the dogs get to have fun but different in that, unlike a typical doggie daycare: 1) there are a small handful of dogs, 2) I do maintenance training (aka: passive training) with all of the dogs, 3) the dogs get outdoor time, and 4) we change up what we do depending on: the dogs attending, the weather, etc.
❄️ Snow days call for cute cuddle puddles with Gunner, Zoe, & Snicket. 🥹
from Stella, Teddy, Zoe, & Trouble
Thank you to these (Trouble, Howie, Stella, & Clint) for joining September’s Community Pack Walk & Cleanup event (starting with bagels from ). In addition to this trash bag, the humans picked up 2 additional grocery bags of trash. Cleaning up the community while walking a dog is a good opportunity to practice: patience, calmness, “leave it,” loose-leash walking, handler awareness, etc. Visiting a food establishment with a dog is a good opportunity to practice: calmness, sit stay, down stay, “leave it,” etc.
Bagels, Community Pack Walk, & Cleanup
RSVP for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bagels-community-pack-walk-cleanup-tickets-726195920547?aff=oddtdtcreator
WHEN: Saturday, September 30th at 9:30am
MEET AT: Pearl’s Bagels
BRING: Water for yourself and your dog(s); additional recommended items to bring include: poo bags, a collapsible water bowl, a trash picker, gloves, a plastic bag (to collect trash), hand sanitizer, etc.
DURATION: approximately 1.5-2 hours (with breakfast and breaks)
By participating, each individual agrees to the following RULES:
* Dogs should be vaccinated and in good health.
* Each individual should double check the collar, head harness, harness, slip lead, etc. to make sure that it is properly secured to the dog(s) BEFORE arriving to the event.
* No flexi / retractable leashes.
* Do NOT touch a dog without permission.
* Do NOT let your dog(s) approach a dog without permission.
* Keep play to a minimum while walking (to avoid riling up other dogs).
* Each individual is responsible for the well-being of themselves and their dog(s).
* Reactive dogs and muzzled dogs are welcome (so long as muzzles are securely fit and the owner has a handle on the dog).
* Picking up trash is optional, not mandatory.
* If picking up trash impedes your ability to maintain control of your dog, please focus solely on your dog.
* Individuals who don’t own a dog but would like to participate in the community pack walk and cleanup are welcome to attend.
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Community Pack Walk & Cleanup
RSVP for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-pack-walk-cleanup-tickets-701073468617?aff=oddtdtcreator
WHEN: Wednesday, August 23rd at 7pm
MEET AT: Samuel Gompers Memorial Park
DEPART AT: 7:15pm
BRING: Water for yourself and your dog(s); additional recommended items to bring include: poo bags, a collapsible water bowl, a trash picker, gloves, a plastic bag (to collect trash), hand sanitizer, etc.
DURATION: approximately 1-2 hours (with breaks)
By participating, each individual agrees to the following RULES:
* Dogs should be vaccinated and in good health.
* Each individual should double check the collar, head harness, harness, slip lead, etc. to make sure that it is properly secured to the dog(s) BEFORE arriving to the event.
* No flexi / retractable leashes.
* Do NOT touch a dog without permission.
* Do NOT let your dog(s) approach a dog without permission.
* Keep play to a minimum while walking (to avoid riling up other dogs).
* Each individual is responsible for the well-being of themselves and their dog(s).
* Reactive dogs and muzzled dogs are welcome (so long as muzzles are securely fit and the owner has a handle on the dog).
* Picking up trash is optional, not mandatory.
* If picking up trash impedes your ability to maintain control of your dog, please focus solely on your dog.
* Individuals who don’t own a dog but would like to participate in the community pack walk and cleanup are welcome to attend.
Are you interested in improving your dog’s behavior? During the Canine Good Citizen Prep Day Training Program, I will work to improve your dog’s manners, obedience, confidence, focus, and socialization.
• 1 half day per week
• 8 week program
• option to add day camp hours
More Details: https://linktr.ee/alexaandfurriends
New classes are starting soon, and there is now a waiting list for anyone interested in enrolling their dog in a future program.
Swipe to see my newest fur client. This is Remy. He’s a 1.5-year-old . I’m working on teaching him a handful of things, including learning to stay out of the kitchen. One thing I’ve decided to try to help Remy (and some of the other dogs I train) is mapping out the area I don’t want the to enter using to give them (and me) very clear visual guidance while we work on changing the behavior.
Come join me and my for a (free!) group on so we can tucker out the dogs before the fireworks. Getting your dog tired with structured exercise is one thing that can help your dog to relax. We are starting early so we can beat the heat.
Reactive dogs and muzzled dogs are welcome (so long as muzzles are securely fit and you have a handle on your dog). Everyone is welcome to join! Please be mindful of the rules. Patriotic dog accessories are encouraged. 🇺🇸
🏳️🌈Here’s another fun way to decorate for . Spotted on the condo side of .
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Practicing our and outside of this beautifully decorated doorway of 🌻
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Left to right: Stella, Winnie, Trouble, & Zoe
and accompanied me to today’s hosted by . We practiced a lot of “leave it” while I collected trash. Then we practiced in the presence of a lot of distractions (people, food, etc.). Winnie struggles with attention demanding behavior; what you see here would not have been possible when I first began working with Winnie a few months ago.
Taking photos isn’t just about getting a cute photo (it’s a nice bonus, though). It’s a great opportunity to practice , , and “look” commands.
This was during , where we do structured exercise, canine enrichment, and maintenance training.
Clint the wants to party 24/7 around other . So I’m conditioning him to relax (with the option of having a bone or a toy). I allow him to play with the other dogs, but I don’t allow the dogs to play the entire time when we have breaks.
A lot of dogs don’t know how to be calm around other dogs because they don’t practice spending time around other dogs and not playing. I frequently see dogs that have been conditioned to be overly excited around other dogs (and/or people). If you want your dog to be calm around other dogs, you have to practice having your dog be around other dogs and not allowing them to engage in play.
For anyone who feels like it’s mean to not let your dog play every single time they’re around other dogs, consider this:
Kids don’t go to recess all day. They go to school. They have some recess, but they also have rules and structure. Requiring rules and structure for a dog isn’t mean. It’s just good (dog) parenting.
Also pictured: Zoe
Aside from potty breaks for your dogs, I recommend keeping your pets indoors today. Here are some ideas on what you can do indoors instead to help drain your dog physically and/or mentally:
- If you live in an apartment or condo building, you can exercise your dog inside the building by walking them around on leash
- Practice obedience training
- Teach your dog a new trick
- Play scent games with your dog
What other indoor activities can you think of?
prep class with Clint, Winnie, Stella, Trouble, and Zoe
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This is Zoe. She’s a 7-month-old , and she’s nearly always serving these looking . 🥺
We practiced inside after delivering some vases to be . ♻️
and on this in
I love watching the that develop and grow between the I work with. It makes my heart happy. Stella can be anxious with new dogs, especially with dogs like Winnie that are HYPE. With a little patience and guidance, Stella develops trust. Now they’re , playmates, and even carpool buddies ( 🌎)!
Why should you sign your dog up for the Canine Good Citizen Prep Day Training Program that starts on April 18th?
This is why:
• teach manners
• build confidence
• burn energy
• improve focus
• socialization (exposure and comfortability) with humans, dogs, and being handled
• ability to be in public with dog owner without causing stress or anxiety due to behavior
While I work to improve your dog’s manners, obedience, confidence, focus, and socialization, you’re free to work, study, etc.
• Tuesdays
• half days
• 8 week program
• option to add day camp hours
More Details: https://linktr.ee/alexaandfurriends
Canine Good Citizen Prep Day Training Program
Starts April 18th!
While I work to improve your dog’s manners, obedience, confidence, focus, and socialization, you’re free to work, study, etc.
• Tuesdays
• half days
• 8 week program
• option to add day camp hours
More Details: linktr.ee/alexaandfurriends
Canine Good Citizen Prep Day Training Program
•Half days for 8 weeks
•Designed to improve your dog’s manners, obedience, confidence, focus, and socialization
•Your dog will learn together with 2-4 other dogs while you’re working, studying, etc.
For more info, go to: linktr.ee/alexaandfurriends
Practicing a group .
Go to https://linktr.ee/alexaandfurriends for more information.
Go to linktr.ee/alexaandfurriends for more information.
The (Zuko, Tulip, and ) helped me potentially save a dog’s life today. The (photo 2) was off leash and followed my pack into the street as we crossed. Once we were on the sidewalk, I scruffed the dog because he didn’t have a collar on. I quickly turned one of the leashes into a slip lead and used it to safely restrain the dog. He was anxious about being restrained and began to snap. Some of the other dogs began to react to his anxious energy, but I remained calm. I handled the dogs cautiously to prevent any dogs or myself from being bitten until we could make it inside the firehouse. Once the dogs were calm, I let the puppy off of the makeshift slip lead (my dog was attached to the other end), where he could hang out with the firefighters until being picked up by animal control. Shoutout to Howard and the other firefighters for helping me get this puppy safely off of the streets.
As a friendly reminder for dog owners, please make sure your dog wears a collar (preferably with proper identification) at all times. Many dogs slip out of their collars, harnesses, etc. because they are not properly fitted. You should never be able to fit more than 2 fingers under a dog’s collar/harness. If you’re using a head harness, you should never be able to fit more than 1 finger underneath. Prioritizing a dog’s comfort is meaningless if it results in a dead dog. So please, please, please check your dog’s collar, harness, etc. regularly.
Lost dog!
I wish I was a little bit taller…
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