Creating Companions

Titan, Kelly, and Phoebe enjoying the wide open areas to run and play and practice obedience.

We are hard at work getting the dog’s room set up in the new house in anticipation for your pups to come enjoy the backyard.

We may be installing some semi permanent kiddy pools for their summer enjoyment 👀

Grooming is a hands on, invasive procedure that is necessary for health, sanitation, and wellbeing. While some dogs do good with this naturally, it is normal for dogs to need some help learning how to navigate this process.

There are many groomers that will turn biting dogs away, or worse. I love working with the girls at Sommer Dog Salon because they are the ideal groomers. If they see that your dog is stressed of biting, they let you know and refer you to trainers that can help. I’m so happy to be one of the trainers that share clients with their facility.

Pictured above is a series of videos showing Bernie’s grooming progression. At first he was unmanageable. He bit, barked, and stressed the entire time. It was ethically impossible for them to complete the groom and so they reached out. I made progress with Bernie in the comfort of his home, then, thanks to Brooke and Bernie’s owner’s dedication, was able to go up there after hours to practice. Today I accompanied him during a real groom and he was able to go through the entire process with minimal input!

Always choose providers that prioritize your dog’s mental wellbeing and never feel ashamed to reach out for help when your dog is struggling!