Archives for January 2015

Board and Train In Winter

When a board-and-train client comes to train with Love Wags A Tail Dog Training, though he’s here to learn, he also becomes part of the family. So when we have a cold spell during those traditional winter months, a short-haired breed will find himself wearing some doggy clothing and of course, be prepared to be photographed. This is Hobbes, a 10-month-old Chihuahua who’s going through board and train for housetraining. He’s a brilliant little dog with a lot of personality, {Read More}

Housetraining Plus Management

One of my favorite board-and-train dogs is the one who needs housetraining. I love potty training dogs. Adult dogs, puppies, young dogs, old dogs, send me your dog who needs housebreaking and I’ll do it. As long as she’s a healthy dog, that is. When there’s something getting in the way of complete housetraining, I can still help with housetraining plus management. I’ll give you two examples of dogs that don’t fit the healthy dog category because they have physical {Read More}

A Dog Guards Her Bone

This is my dog, Raven, and for a new year’s day treat, I gave her a marrow bone in her crate. When I opened the door to take a few photos, the first thing she did was put her nose over the bone and freeze. Am I going to reach in there and take that bone from her? Heavens no! She’s telling me “This thing here…it’s mine.” What if I needed it back for some reason? I would call her {Read More}