Canine Rehab and Pet First Aid Seminar

Come join Taming the Wild Side and Dr. Robert Young along with Rachel West RVT, CCRA with Harris Parkway Animal Hospital for a seminar about Canine Rehabilition! Learn how range of motion exercises and stretches can help not only the canine athelete but also the family dog before a walk or hike.

 Learn what laser treatment is and how it promotes healing. Learn what exercises are beneficial for senior dogs, hip dysplasia, and arthritis. Learn what exercise equipment to use and what is available for pet owners.

Dr. Young will also touch on supplements and Pet First Aid! This event is without your dog but we will have great demonstrations!

Come join us for this educational and information filled afternoon, Saturday, December 1st from 4:30 to 6:30. $10.00 per person. We will have 15 slots available, reserve yours now!

Sign up here: http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Taming_The_Wild_Side/T_Touch

Components Must Be fully Trained Before Combining!

Are you trying to train a great stay, a better sit or a better down? Your dog will sit or down on cue but now you would like to add a little distance or distractions, remember if you are working on distractions, don't try to add distance from your dog. If you are adding distance then don't add distractions yet. Each of these components must be trained seperately and they must be strong before you try and put them together and combine them! Trained in small steps you and your dog will enjoy training much more and the behaviors will strengthen faster!!

Too Little Sleep Can Cause Behavior Issues

Did you know that dogs that have erratic sleep cycles can be pushed to exhaustion? Dogs require 17 hours of sleep but if it is a restime that continues to be interuppted by small children, multiple energetic dogs, or if your dogs lives in the yard, constant stimulation of sounds, sights and smells from the neighborhood or even wildlife in the area can cause sleep deprivation. Why is this important? Dogs that don't have the time to rest and refuel from play and training will usually become more stressed and may have more behavior problems such as barking, digging, aggression and jumping! Help your dog become stable, balanced and relaxed, allow them to have their area to rest and sleep uninterrupted.

Canine Rehab and Pet First Aid Seminar

Canine Rehab and Pet First Aid Seminar:  Come join Taming the Wild Side and Dr. Robert Young along with Rachel West RVT, CCRA with Harris Parkway Animal Hospital for a seminar about Canine Rehabilition! Learn how range of motion exercises and stretches can help not only the canine athelete but also the family dog before a walk or hike. Learn what laser treatment is and how it promotes healing. Learn what exercises are beneficial for senior dogs, hip dysplasia, and arthritis. Learn what exercise equipment to use and what is available for pet owners. Dr. Young will also touch on supplements and Pet First Aid! Come join us for this educational and information filled afternoon, Saturday, December 1st from 4:30 to 6:30. $10.00 per person. We will have 15 slots available, reserve yours now!

Sign up here:  http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Taming_The_Wild_Side/T_Touch

Dixie Again!

Teaching Dixie to down on an agility table last night. In the beginning she just wanted to sit on it and wave at me!! Training a basset is so much fun but she did finally get it!!

Interesting Fact!

It's an interesting fact that it takes more effort, more concentration to be angry then it does to be happy. It takes more effort both physical and mental to restrain and control then it does to teach self control.

 What's that proverb? "If you give a man a fish you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish you feed him for a lifetime."

 If all you do is attempt to control your dog, you only control for that moment. If you teach self control you have a dog that can live in your world comfortably and without strife.

        Thank you Jamie Robinson!

One more!

Great Ladder showig how a dog reacts to anxiety and stress.

Coal at Work

Mat work with the aroma of Braums burgers in the air. Love when you send pictures of you doing your homework! Everyone feel free to share photos or video of homework and training! Love it!

Dixie Doodle!

Look who completed her Agility Foundation 1 Course with Cowtown Dog Sports! She learned alot of body awareness!

Prairie Dog Trail Fall Hike

Saturday, November 17th at 9:30. We will hike the Prairie Dog Trail at the Fort Worth Nature Center. It is about a 3 mile hike and considered easy. It will be open to 8 dogs. Once again cost will be $5.00 at the gate and a $10.00 per family charge to be donated to North Texas Basset Hound Rescue. If you are not a client of Taming the Wild Side please email to set up an evaluation appointment terri@tamingthewildside.com.

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

Holiday Dog Gifts

New toys Treats and chewies New leash, harness or collar New blanket or bedding I don’t buy my pet holiday gifts Other read more Source: Karen Pryor Clickertraining

How to Hunt Without Killing Anything

Among the American Kennel Club (AKC) breed groups, the Sporting Group is by far the most popular, and these dogs are bred to hunt. But don't be discouraged if you have one of these great sporting dogs but you're not a hunter. You can choose from a variety of field sports, including both organized and individual activities that will put your dog's talents to good use. read more Source: Karen Pryor Clickertraining

Tips for Helping Pets Weather a Hurricane

As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, we want to remind you that it's not too late to make some last minute preparations for your pets. read more Source: Karen Pryor Clickertraining

Taming the Wild Side has lost a sweet friend

She lost her battle to cancer. Many of you remember Diana and Tapper in our classes and all the fun and laughter she brought us. You will be missed so much my friend. Please be in prayer for this family.