Dogs in Need of Space|Good Dog Fetch

by | Jun 16, 2013 | dog training, Uncategorized

All of us, humans and dogs, have spatial needs. What I like to call your “bubble”. When someone invades your space or bubble, it makes you uncomfortable. It is the same sensation for a dog. Just because you have a furry friend on the end of your leash,...

Good Manners & May Classes|Good Dog Fetch

by | Apr 14, 2013 | dog training, Uncategorized

I love this time of year. Not only is my garden in full bloom, but the sun is shinning longer and it gives me more time to do activities that I love with my dogs. My  fosters always get tons of socialization with all the art shows and activities happening around the...

Fall Classes|Good Dog Fetch

by | Sep 29, 2012 | dog training, Uncategorized

October, where did you come from? It is so hard to believe that Halloween is around the corner, then Thanksgiving and Christmas. Now is a great time to work with your furry friends on manners and social skills. Relatives and friends will be coming around, your house...

Appropriate Greetings|Dogs and Humans

by | Sep 16, 2012 | dog training, Uncategorized

Whew, I feel like I have been repeating myself over and over lately about how to greet a dog appropriately. I am not sure why folks feel it is ok to rush to any dog they see and stick their hand over their head to pet the dog. I have been guilty of doing this...