Hazel Training: Recall and Manners

Hazel has a lot of drive, the highest drive puppy in the litter.  I’m glad I am getting some time to work with her, because some of her behaviors would become serious issues when she gets her full weight and height.  With that in mind, I decided to do some...

Hazel here for a visit!

Hazel is one of the girl pups from our last litter.  She is 4.5 months old and her family has gone to FL on vacation.  Her mom was not able to locate a pet sitter she felt could properly care for such a young pup, so she decided to make the long drive up to us and let...

Dog Parks

Dog parks are becoming more popular across the country.  Are they a good thing? It really depends on a few factors.  Is your dog easy going?  Can you read your dog and other dogs to know if a problem might be right around the corner?  Are you confident in your own...

Elvira is an AKC Therapy Dog!

Elvira (Halstead) is proudly showing off her newest patch. She has become the first of over 80 working dogs in the Animal Samaritans, SPCA (Palm Springs, CA.) Animal Assisted Therapy program to receive the AKC title Therapy Dog (T.D.).  Animal Samaritans has been...