My new session of beginning manners classes started this week. It is always exciting for me to meet the dogs and their families that come to class. I always start the class with having everyone introduce their dog and themself and to tell us a little about their...
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Meet the Trainer|East Dallas Vet Clinic Open House
I don't know about you, but I am very particular about many things when it comes to my animals. One of those things is the veterinarian I see and the clinic they work in. It took me a year of checking out clinics, interviewing their staff and meeting veterinarians....
Hot Dog!! |Basic & Advanced Manners Classes Starting Soon
Texas!! As they say, wait 5 minutes and the weather will change. Change it has and it seems our cool days are waning and the days are getting longer. Your dog will love getting out to play and learn while the weather is nice. Which means it is time to start those new...
Just for Kids and their Dogs|Good Dog Fetch
Wow, this new series is created with just the kids and dogs in mind. We want our children to have a special bond with our furry family members. What better way to do that, then to have them take responsibility for teaching the furry one manners and a few tricks. And...
Hiring a Positive Trainer|Good Dog Fetch
Yea, you have made the decision to add a new furry member to your household. And you know you want to go to a few training classes so you and your new furry companion can communicate to each other. And you also know you want to work with someone who trains in a...
Good Morning America|Zombie Fighting Dog
Wow, our story aired on Good Morning America yesterday morning. Can you believe it, a zombie fighting dog and positive reinforcement training on national television! Whoo Hoo....
WFAA Channel 8|Zombie Fighting Dog
It is very exciting. WFAA thought a zombie fighting dog was really a great thing. And so does Sawyer, who owns Malcolm, the zombie fighting dog. WFAA ran their story on last nights news. Check out the story here....
Rover’s Good Manners|Dog Scouts of America
What a glorious weekend. It has been festive weekend for most, the weather is in springtime mode and I got to spend special “mom and me” time with my dog Reilly. We joined Dog Scouts of America about a year ago, so Reilly could have a "job". All of the dogs in my...
Loose Leash Walking|Good Dog Fetch
Do you enjoy taking your dog on a walk? Or is it frustrating because your dog "walks" you? We unintentionally teach our dogs to pull on the leash and it is up to us to communicate with our dog in a positive way, "ouch, that hurts" or "please walk politely with me"....
No More Zombies | Training kids to train dogs
The undead used to keep eight year old Sawyer McMullan awake at night. “He knew it was an irrational fear, but he still wanted someone to sleep with him,” Sawyer’s mom, Dawn McMullan, explained. A Halloween story spurred the sleepless nights, and the family spent two...