Author Archives for Sydney
Are You Ready For This?
- By Sydney
- Categories: Getting Started, How Dogs Learn, Prevention, Mindfulness Musings
- February 4, 2020
Emotional Puppy Preparedness In my online puppy prep class, You’re Lucky You’re Cute, where I discuss three key pillars of puppy raising, I also spend some time talking about the emotional side of adding a puppy to your life. I think that taking a bit of time to consider all of the puppy energy that’s… View Article
Sit and Stay!
- By Sydney
- Categories: Getting Started, How Dogs Learn
- January 7, 2020
Fluffy SIT! SIT! SIT! STAY Fluffy! SIT, STAY! Do you ever have trouble getting your new puppy to sit still for a photo? Unless they are sleeping or chewing it seems like they are on the move. If you are feeling frustrated with your pup’s poor performance you may be too focused on static behaviors… View Article
Kara Graves – Testimonials
- By Sydney
- Categories: Media Reviews, Testimonials
- December 5, 2019
It would also be a great resource for a breeder to share with puppy-buyers, or to include as a gift on the day the puppy goes home with it’s new family. You’re Lucky You’re Cute Online Class Reviewed by Kara Graves of the Australian Shepherd Journal, Official Publication of the United States Australian Shepherd Association. To read the… View Article
When The Dog Bites
- By Sydney
- Categories: Getting Started, Prevention, Mindfulness Musings
- November 26, 2019
Sing it! When the dog bitesWhen the bee stingsWhen I’m feeling sadI simply remember my favorite thingsAnd then I don’t feel so bad I’ve been thinking a lot about the words Julie Andrews croons in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved song from the Sound of Music. Specifically, the line “when the dog bites“. Imagine if all… View Article
Dodge the Doggy Doldrums
- By Sydney
- Categories: How Dogs Learn, Prevention, Games, Mindfulness Musings
- October 29, 2019
There is an excitement and optimism surrounding newness. In contrast, we come to enjoy a shorthand and unspoken understanding with what is established. Puppies are a fresh start, like the first day of a new healthy routine or a new piece of furniture we plan on keeping spotless. I’ve got a Vitamix that I love… View Article
Can your puppy handle it?
- By Sydney
- Categories: Prevention
- September 24, 2019
My mom has a love affair with Pomeranians. She has had poms for years. She has shown them in both obedience and confirmation and enjoyed the grooming and training required when competing with these lively little dogs. Pomeranians require a lot of brushing and scissoring. Never one comfortable not understanding ‘the details’, (she’s one of… View Article
Jolene McLellan – Testimonials
- By Sydney
- Categories: Vet Clinics, Testimonials
- August 8, 2019
“Both myself and the vets that I work for love it and think it is a fabulous way to educate people right from the start about dogs.” Jolene McLellan | Woodgrove Animal Hospital, Nova Scotia, Canada
3 Tips To Take Your Socialization Strategy from Blah to Brilliant
- By Sydney
- Categories: Socialization
- August 6, 2019
What Does It All Mean? It seems like most folks have a vague idea about what socialization is. More people are enrolling in puppy classes and this is a great thing. But what is it really and why does it matter? What does it mean specifically for a new puppy person and the dog now… View Article
Food For Thought
- By Sydney
- Categories: Getting Started, How Dogs Learn, Mindfulness Musings
- July 9, 2019
What Goes With What? If you have dinner parties and get excited about pairing wine with different courses you will appreciate this analogy. To my mind pairing treats with puppy life requires the same consideration. From making a good impression when introducing your pup to the nail trimmers, to a smooth and effective training session,… View Article
6 Tips That Will Help You Calm Your Puppy Down
- By Sydney
- Categories: #Train4Rewards, How Dogs Learn, Prevention
- June 14, 2019
Find The Puppy Om A new puppy does brings lots of fun and excitement. Along with that adorable bundle of joy also comes their natural puppy behaviors that can quickly get overwhelming for folks without a game plan and some know-how. Do you have a new puppy? Are you struggling with your puppy biting,… View Article