The personalities behind each pup and dog I train through my board-and-train at Love Wags A Tail dog and puppy training are like that box of chocolates Tom Hanks referenced in the movie Forrest Gump. It’s true. You never know what you’re gonna get in a box of chocolates or in a litter of puppies. I can empathize with owners who tell me they’ve had a certain breed for years, “but this one’s different.” Usually the “different” part is something {Read More}
Board-and-Training Recreation Time
August 3, 2024 by
While dogs and puppies train with me during their board-and-train packages, they also live with me as if they were my personal pet. I get to know them and find out their innate talents, what triggers naughty behaviors, as well as their learning velocity when we work through their training plans. Whatever I learn, I share with their owners. Recreation time is always fun. Dogs get to exercise and run on my securely fenced, half acre yard. Some chase lizards, {Read More}
Independence Day and Dogs
July 4, 2024 by
Happy Independence Day! While you celebrate the holiday remember to take care of your dog and keep him safe. Loud noises can be scary, so if you’re going out on the town to watch the fireworks, it would be kinder to leave the fur babies at home. With Independence Day comes the thought of independent dogs to me. I have board and trained shy dogs to independent dogs and all kinds of temperaments in between. No matter what breed or {Read More}
Serial Counter Surf-and-Swipe Doodle
June 23, 2024 by
Seymour is a Goldendoodle who has come to Love Wags A Tail board and train to learn manners. He uses his ginormous size to explore the tops of counters and other surfaces that most dogs only dream about reaching. Seymour is a big lovable fellow who gets a great deal of pleasure by being pursued when he grabs something he’s not supposed to have from off-limit areas. These grab-and-run games are his daily objective sometimes getting in over 50 repetitions {Read More}
Rules For Playing Ball with Schnauzer Auggie
June 20, 2024 by
Auggie is one of my board-and-trains who returns occasionally for board and training maintenance. He is a high energy fellow who needs lots of exercise, as well as reminders of his training. We train dogs to learn the rules, then we reinforce them to maintain them, no matter if it’s their first time here or their tenth. Schnauzer Auggie’s excitement was overwhelming, and when we started to play, he swiped my arm hard unexpectedly. That stung! Our daily ball playing {Read More}
