Mutt Mail September 2020

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Training Grads - Day School

Blaze
As a fairly new addition to the family, Blaze was very dependent on her brother Otto, and wouldn’t even accept treat-reward if her Otto wasn’t present. She’s now become more independent and will answer verbal and signal cues, even in distracting and new environments. She does a great job on walks, keeping a loose leash, and answering the “leave it” cue for upcoming, passing distractions. She also excelled at multiple cues, for extended periods of time, including “go to your bed” – “sit, stay” – “down, stay.”

Helly
Helly had issues with basic commands (sit, down, stay) in environments of high-level distraction, but she did great with these commands towards the end of her training. She also made significant improvements with attention and with her patience. She did great with “leave it” and loose leash walking.

Grooming Spotlight

“Lovely Leona” styled by Marlenne at Encinitas
“Dapper Dino” styled by Jenna at Oceanside
“Magnificent Molly ” styled by Kristina at Poway

Featured Trainers

Edgar Mayoral
Trainer at Animal Keeper Encinitas. Professional Level Member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Edgar enjoys teaching dogs and coaching their human families. He especially enjoys helping children build a bond with their pet. Edgar is also a great problem solver – he specializes in helping dogs who pull on leash and demonstrate dog-dog reactivity to develop focus and self-control. He is the lead trainer at The Animal Keeper Encinitas.

Bennett Sharp
Trainer at The Animal Keeper Oceanside/Carlsbad. Professional level member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Bennett’s background in protecting, serving and teaching (as a lifeguard and as a guitar teacher, amongst other things) combined with his love for animals, created his path to be a dog trainer. His experience with pet care includes managing large dog play groups and certification in dog CPR and first aid. As a trainer Bennett wants to set his clients and their pups up for the best possible life!

How do I improve my pal’s sit/stay? (He sits but will never stay for long)

Industry expert Penny Milne sheds some light on some all important training techniques and tips.

Pet Profiles

Maizey
Favorite Toy: Furry blue monster
Obsession: Food and sleeping
Naughtiest Deed: Stealing burrito shell from the counter!
Pet Peeve: Dinner is always late…

Teddy
Favorite Toy: His own leash!! He’s chewed through one already!
Naughtiest Deed: Chewing on mom and dad’s shoes!
Pet Peeve: Playing in tots and running around getting soaked by the sprinklers

Arlo
Favorite Toy: Any toy I can destroy!
Obsession: “I am a Good Boy for treats”
Naughtiest Deed: Stealing food from table. Mom and Dad’s dinner smells like treats!
Pet Peeve: Aunt and Uncle’s dogs taking treats from him!

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