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Giving Thanks to You
As the year draws to a close, we begin looking back and remembering. Remembering many things, but most of all the joy of having each other, our dogs (past and present), our clients, our family and friends in … read more >
Goodbye, My Friend
Gibson This poem, author unknown, speaks to my heart today. Goodbye, My Friend When our brief time Together nears its end I have the faith In my heart that the Love that dwells … read more >
Toxins? Just say No!
It’s November and a time of giving thanks. I do feel thankful each day because I’m passionate about the work I do, but I’m feeling particularly thankful today because my Aussie, Gibson is now home and feeling … read more >
Hiking With Your Dog.….are you ready?
Ahhhh, early autumn and changing leaves! As the days get cooler, my thoughts turn to hiking with my dog. I’m fortunate to live in an area where I can easily walk outside of the fenced acreage around my … read more >
Dynamic Doggie Day School
Get a Better-Behaved Dog Quickly Day School We help dog owners get the best possible manners from their dogs. Does your dog’s unruly behavior seem impossible to change? Don’t be fooled. All dogs can learn nice manners, and yours … read more >
Dog Walking Academy
It was back in 2008 when Lisa and I went to San Francisco to attend a four day dog walking academy put on by Veronica Boutelle and Kim Moeller of dog*tec. Little did we know then what would … read more >
Academy Students + Shelter Dogs = Joy & Learning for Both
Meet Jesse, Ranger and Shasta. All three are available for adoption and all three have been through 6 solid days of basic manners training. They’ve learned lots of useful behaviors that will help them live happily in a … read more >
How long will it take to train my dog?
How long will it take to train my dog? is a question I’m often asked. My standard answer is , it depends, but in reality it takes a lifetime. Training our dogs is not like getting a tune … read more >
Peaceable Paws Level 1 Intern Academy: Premier Dog Trainer Instruction
Do you want to.….….….. Make a career out of training dogs? Become an expert trainer for your own sake? Improve your work with shelter dogs? Prepare for your CPDT exam? Then come to the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains for this intensive 6-day academy … read more >
