Spring Training
Rudy practices an off-leash "down" with owner
Spring is just around the corner, and we all know what that means, sunshine, t-shirts, strolls with dogs, and goodbye snow. As spring nears and the urge to get outside increases, you may find that your dog is less than reliable when walking. Wouldn’t it be nice to walk your dog without being dragged towards other people and dogs? We often find ourselves frustrated with the lack of basic communication we have with our dogs as we try to keep our arms from being pulled off. In addition, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to throw the ball in the field without the fear that “Ruff” will run away. The real joy in summertime dog interaction, is feeling free enough to allow them to run, play and be a dog. However, without ground rules, freedom comes with great risks; heavy traffic, strange dogs with unknown reactions, and animals yelling “chase me” from behind every tree and bush. If you find yourself relating to any of these situations, perhaps it is time to consider formal obedience, or taking the next step to off-leash obedience. Spring training is booking up quick, so plan ahead and speak to us about the possibility of improving your everyday doggy interaction.