A Solid Recall with Seconds to Spare

"It’s scenarios like that one, that I wish every dog owner could see. Those precious moments that make the difference between an interesting story and a tragedy are the answer to the questions, “Why do I have to practice calling my dog to me so many times?” and, “What happens if I don’t have food with me?”" Thanks Mary Penny for Sharing.


http://wildewmn.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/a-solid-recall-with-seconds-to-spare/

Are You Ready for Halloween?

Awesome Gift I received from my wonderful friend Michele Hines! It will be part of our decorations for Canine Game Night tomorrow night! We will also have a drawing for two great dog beds and give out some great dog prizes for our games!

Canine Game Night Teaser!

Photo teaser- We had an absolute BLAST at out Canine Game Night! We played the funniest games, the dogs were excited and played. Stay tuned to find out what happened in this photo!! More pics will be coming! Come join us for the next one!! It was a spectacular day with therapy dog evals this morning and game night tonight!

Chase with your items?

Does your dog grab your items and run away for a game of chase?!! Some great tips from the Whole Dog Journal to help with this behavior!!

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/14_1/features/Dogs-Grabbing-Belongings_20161-1.html

Canine Game Night is Tomorrow!

A great night of games with your dog! Does your dog have a great sit, test out with musical chairs, loose leash walking skills? Test it out while walking during an egg race! Join our cake walk, and many more games with prizes and a dog bed give away! $20.00 registration fee and limited to 8 dog! Come join the fun!

 Sign Up Here: http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Taming_The_Wild_Side/Game_Night

Dog Gear of the Year!

Whole Dog Journal has put out a list of some of the Best Dog Gear available! This even includes flushable potty bags!I may have to order that interactive toy for my gang!

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/15_01/features/Best-Dog-Gear-2011_20436-1.html

Meet Roxy!

Meet Roxy, our newest client! Roxy was rescued and adopted from Dog Town USA! Many of you have watched Dog Town USA on the National Geographic Channel and saw all the wonderful work that they do! We welcome Roxy to the Taming the Wild Side Family!

FYI - Sago Palm

FYI - Sago Palm is a common ornamental plant around this area and ALL parts of the plant are highly toxic. It causes profound liver failure and approximately 75% of the dogs that ingest it will not survive.

Going to the Vet!

http://www.clickertraining.com/node/3704

Doorbell Distractions

This class teaches your dog to move away from the door when the door bell rings. This class designed for the dog that is friendly with people at the door but gets over excited in their greeting. You will teach your dog to find their mat, place or crate when the bell rings.

WARNING: This is an extremely fun class!!

 NOTE: This class will be limited to six dogs

 Date: Wednesday, October 17 Time: 6:00 to 7:00pm

 Location:  Taming the Wild Side Training Facility

 Cost: $100 for a six week class.

 Cash or checks only please.

 Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water bowl, six foot leash.

To sign up for this class, please click the following link: http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Taming_The_Wild_Side/Doorbell_Distractions

Chill Out Fido

This class is designed to teach your dog a hand greeting instead of jumping up, relax on a mat, sit and down and stay there until released with a release word and many more exercises to help build calm behavior.

 NOTE: This class will be limited to 6 dogs.

 Date: Tuesday, Oct 16. Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
 Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility
 Cost: $100 for a six week class
 Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water bowl, six foot leash.

Please register online to participate in this class by clicking the following link: http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Taming_The_Wild_Side/Chill_Out_Fido

"Look At That".... Horses!

Coal is relaxing on his mat playing the Look At That Game with horses that are across the street. When Coal passes horses on a walk or sees horses he decides to bark at them. Mary Beth sent pictures of her training session with him. She will eventually work him closer to the horses however this looks like he began to relax wonderfully at this distance! Great Job and thanks for the photos!

Celebrate National Dog Week

http://www.clickertraining.com/node/3651

School for Puppies: Positive or Negative Experience?

http://www.clickertraining.com/node/308