If you dog is excited when greeting people, try to calm everyone involved down. Dog’s tend to get over stimulated with high pitched happy voices, adding touch to the happy voice is just to much stimulation for some dogs.
Try instead to quietly approach the dog, ask the dog to sit, try just one pet without talking to the dog.
Please join our Virtual On Line Rescue Dog Class. The First 30 Days. Does not matter where you live geographically, as this virtual class comes to you at the comfort of your home computer. As a seasoned dog trainer I have noticed that the first 30 days with your new rescue it’s very important how you introduce your dog to the new home, new pets, etc. Let us help you during this first 30 days obtain some proper behaviors right from the start. You never get this time back, so once you adopt call register on line at the link above for your class. Class size is limited to 8 dogs so everyone has time to convey any training or behavior issues they are dealing with. Simply click on the link below and register for your RESCUE DOG CLASS ” The first 30 days.
Class is 4 weeks in length, each class is one hour in length, and the cost is $75. Go to our lessons tab upcoming classes and register on line.
Virtual Rescue Dog Class “The First 30 Days”
AKC STAR Puppy – one hour class for six weeks Class covers all of the basic training commands, loose leash walking, teaching come when called, and more! For dogs under one year of age.
AKC CGC – Canine Good Citizen Class, provides all of the instruction you will need for your dog to be a good neighbor dog, obedient, and life long companion. For dogs who have passed their AKC STAR Puppy or One year of age.
AKC – Trick Dog Beginners to Advance – one hour class for 4 weeks prepares your team for their next level of AKC Trick D0g.
Classes start August 2022 please to check our calendar tab at the top of our website for location, times, and pricing. If you missed our August class schedule please reference our September calendar as classes repeat every 4 to 6 weeks.
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Have a safe 4th of July
1. Keep Dog Secured – Best to keep the dog indoors.
2. Wear Proper ID
3. Create a Safe Haven – Set up crate in a quiet space away from windows — such as a basement or a larger closet — so that they can’t hear or see fireworks. Use a crate if that’s where your dog feels safe, and make sure to provide your pup with familiar toys and treats
4. Play White Noise-You can try leaving a fan, TV, or radio on to help mask the sounds of the fireworks.
5. Comfort Your Dog- Try your best to remain calm and reassuring to help your canine companion.
6. Walk Them Before the Fireworks Start-Head out for your long walk before the sun sets to increase the chances that you’ll avoid the sounds. When you do go out, you’ll want to ensure your dog is secure on a leash before your walk. Double-check the fit of your dog’s collar and leash.
7. Desensitize Your Dog to the Sounds of Fireworks -Try playing sounds of fireworks (softly) so your dog is used to hearing them. Try pairing a video of the sounds of fireworks with a treat your dog likes.Play sounds of fireworks-volume low enough that your dog can notice it, but does not show signs of stress like panting, pacing, leaving the area or trying to hide. Keep the dog below threshold. Increase the volume gradually, varying the source of the sound, and using different recordings.
8. Talk to Your Vet-If your pet’s anxiety is severe, consider booking an appointment with your vet well in advance of July 4 for medications.
9. Consider Hiring a Trainer-If fear is negatively impacting your pup’s life, consider enlisting the expertise of a trainer, to desensitize your dog to fireworks or other fears gradually.
Be afraid…..be very afraid
June – Dog Anxiety Awareness Month
Social Anxiety
Noise Anxiety – Fact 67% of dogs have at least one noise level which makes them anxious.
Separation Anxiety
Vet Office Visit Anxiety
While genetics do play a big part in whether or not your dog has anxiety. Some dogs are just more prone to having anxiety. And while you can’t change your dog’s genes, you can alleviate the symptoms of how those genes are expressed.
Whenever I learn of a dog with anxiety, it’s best to begin with additional exercise and mental stimulation. This is often a simple fix for anxiety. When in an anxiety situation, it’s always best to first try to divert your dog’s attention to a favorite toy, move the dog to a less stimulating environment, exercise the dog by taking the dog for a walk. Do not try to comfort the dog with your touch and voice, this normally backfires and only rewards the dog with your attention for such behavior. Teach your dog confidence. Anytime you are usure about your dog’s anxiety, contact an animal behaviorist or your vet. Call us at Far Fetched Tales Dog Training if your dog is experiencing anxiety.
A successful training method works if it helps dogs and others can replicate it.
Lots of classes to select from or schedule your private
session by calling for an appointment for at home
dog training. Cell 970-640-2202
“ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE AND A DOG. “
Sign up at any of our locations, Bark Central Dog Park – Inverness,
Hernando, Or YOUR FRONT DOOR for a Private Lesson.
Dog Training Gift Certificates make a wonderful Holiday Gift for any fur kids, Mom or Dad.
One Hour Private Lesson $90
Three hour Private Lesson $210 ( One hour per week for three weeks)
Group Lessons are $150
Well trained dog equals a happy dog owner!
We also offer pet sitting for our clientele, contact us for a quote.
Citrus County Florida Call Pamela’s: Cell 970-640-2202
Pet sitting for the Holidays in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Dog Trainer, Megan Rodgers is accepting bookings now for the upcoming holidays. Reserve your spot soon because
availability is limited. Call 412-266-0441
Keep the trick-or-treat candy away from your dog. Candy is meant to attract, and it does. Candy is not good for dogs, and some candies can actually be lethal. Many Halloween candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol that can be poisonous to dogs. Xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar as well as a subsequent loss of coordination and seizures.
Some common candy dangers for pets include:
The toxic component of chocolate is theobromine. Humans easily metabolize theobromine, but dogs process it much more slowly allowing it to build up to toxic levels in their system. A large dog can consume more chocolate than a small dog before suffering ill effects. A small amount of chocolate will probably only give your dog an upset stomach with vomiting or diarrhea. With large amounts, theobromine can produce muscle tremors, seizures, an irregular heartbeat, internal bleeding or a heart attack. The onset of theobromine poisoning is usually marked by severe hyperactivity.
The usual treatment for theobromine poisoning is to induce vomiting within two hours of ingestion. If you are worried or suspect that your dog may have eaten a large quantity of chocolate and they are showing any of the signs listed above, call your veterinarian immediately. If you have a small dog that has eaten a box of chocolates, you need to call and go to your veterinarian right away. Do not wait. However, should your dog get ahold of a piece or two, it is most probably not cause for alarm.
Halloween brings a flurry of activity with visitors arriving at the door, and too many strangers can often be scary and stressful for your pets. All but the most social dogs should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. While opening the door for guests, be sure that your dog doesn’t dart outside. Always make sure your pet is wearing proper identification—if for any reason he or she does escape, a collar with ID tags and/or a microchip can be a lifesaver for a lost pet. If your dog should escape and become lost, having the proper identification will increase the chances that they will be returned to you. Make sure the information is up-to-date, even if your pet has an embedded microchip.
