New adoptions happen all the time. And after our Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Days, an increased number of adoptions have taken place locally. That said, we’d like to present you with a few training options we feel comfortable with recommending. We’ve highlighted the Nebraska Humane Society’s training classes in the past and feel they are a great […]
You’ve likely seen a dog run an agility course. Whether it’s at a local pet event or a demonstration on television, you’ve watched pups jump through hoops, climb and descend, and maneuver their way through obstacles. It’s fun to see and fun for the dogs. Something you may not have considered, however, is the benefit […]
We’ve been partners with Kelley McAtee and Dharma Dog Training for a long time, friends for longer. In a city of our size, there are plenty of dog trainers. She’s among the best around and we’re proud to present her as a feature of our Pick-a-Pooch event this weekend. Her focus will be on a […]
If you met a ten-year-old Kristin Sandstede, owner of and trainer at Big Moose Dog Training, you would most definitely have learned a couple of things about man’s best friend. “If you came over to my house, I would probably pull out the Dog Encyclopedia and have you quiz me on the different breeds,” Sandstede […]
Puppies: little crazy balls of fur. We love puppies. We love how cute they are. We love how playful they are. We love how cuddly they are. But, not all of us understand the importance and difficulty of training them. Because they’re so cute and playful and cuddly, it’s okay for puppies to be unruly. […]
Here’s a cool story from Iowa’s Animal Rescue League detailing four dogs who will receive basic skill-and-manners training from Clarinda Correctional Facility inmates. After weeks of training, the dogs will be placed with military veterans who will benefit from having companion/service dogs. Four dogs from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) are starting […]
To wrap up National Train Your Dog month, we’ve got a few tips related to two common misbehavior problems that affect many dog owners. If your dog barks at everything or gets a little too nippy, this post will help you recognize the problem, diagnose it and put a plan into action. Don’t fret! Most […]
To wrap up National Train Your Dog month, we’ve got a few tips related to two common misbehavior problems that affect many dog owners. If your dog barks at everything or gets a little too nippy, this post will help you recognize the problem, diagnose it and put a plan into action. Don’t fret! Most […]
Much of our content from this month has centered on training. Training can improve an already great relationship you’ve got with your pup, can help you install some basic tools that will help new relationships grow, and can decrease the likelihood that you’ll have to give up on a relationship due to poor communication, boundaries […]
We’ve all gone to that one friend’s house and have been greeted by their big, beautiful, majestic, loving, excited dog…..who is barking and jumping…and jumping…and jumping. The beautiful dog that busts your eardrums and knocks you over. It happens all the time. We don’t get mad, it’s just how (untrained) dogs behave. If you are […]
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