tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40293170734055817242011-11-29T03:48:15.591-08:00WELCOME! to our Los Angeles area Positive, Dog-friendly, Holistic Dog Training BlogNicole, Teacher's Pet Dog Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971430766615400271noreply@blogger.comBlogger141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029317073405581724.post-16781273765626801302009-07-13T23:41:00.000-07:002011-11-29T03:27:29.486-08:00

Just wanted to let you know about 2 fun and FREE Doggie Events this week! On Wednesday, save money and ensure that your dog eats only the best quality food by learning to make homemade healthy, natural food and treats at Whole Foods Market Arroyo in Pasadena. On Saturday, enjoy puppy parties, agility course demonstrations, vet services including low cost vaccines and microchipping, as well as

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Take your dog's training to the next level withNEW Agility Training Classes @ Pasadena Humane Society! Teacher's Pet Dog Training"Just For Fun" Agility Classes at thePasadena Humane Society!Register NowFor the next set of classes! Agility Training is great FUN and exercise for you and your dog! Agility Training promotes confidence and trust and enriches the relationship and bond

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Sago Palm Plant Kills Puppy ...Since 2003, the ASPCA has seen an increase by more than 200 percent of sago palm and cycad poisonings, and 50 to 75 percent of those ingestions resulted in fatalities. According to Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, veterinary toxicologist and vice president of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, all parts of the plant are toxic, not just the seeds or nuts, and common

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Sadly, one of my client's dog was recently diagnosed with Heartworm Disease, is currently hospitalized and being successfully treated.The treatment for (potentially fatal) Canine Heartworm Disease is long, arduous, and costly, requiring hospitalization and several months of recovery time. (There is NO approved treatment for Heartworm in Cats.)But PREVENTION of Heartworm Disease is simple and

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HURRAY!FINALLY!A Positive Dog Training Show on TV!If you haven't seen "It's Me or the Dog" yet, program your TiVo! New episodes air Saturdays @ 9 PM, but you can find older episodes being re-aired on Animal Planet all the time.Trainer Victoria Stillwell uses proven Positive Reinforcement Training techniques on her show "It's Me or the Dog" to solve a wide range of unwanted dog behavior issues,

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Hi All!Just wanted to share with you some FUN summer events for doggies & dog parents in the LA area*. Take advantage of these opportunities to get out and spend some fun quality time with your dog, socialize with other dogs & pet parents, and escape from the hot LA "dog days of summer" ;)1) Teacher's Pet Dog Training "Doggie Social" & Welcome Home Party( TBA - Look out for your email invite soon

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The Oprah Winfrey Show this Friday 4/4 will be all about "Puppy Mills" and will take you inside an actual Puppy Mill to see the horrible conditions they keep the breeding mothers and young pups in before they are sold and transported to your local pet shop.*Most people I talk to about Puppy Mills have no or very little knowledge of what the term "Puppy Mill" actually means, so please help spread

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Hi All,First, I sincerely hope that all of you and your loved ones are safe from harm in the wake of the fires now engulfing so much of Southern California. I have family in the San Diego area who have fires to the North and South of them, but so far are safe and have not been evacuated.From the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Web Page, 10/23/07Over the last two days, officers, staff and

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Hi All!It's been a busy summer for me! And with business booming, there are some changes on the way...First, check out my NEW Blog at Blogspot.com! All Teacher's Pet Dog Training E-Newsletters will be posted and archived here. And take a quick survey while you're there - October's is about interactive dog toys!Second, I will be raising my training fees for the first time in several years as of

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Summer is here, and it is HOT!Here are some great ideas for keeping your HOT DOG cool and happy this summer:Visit a Dog Beach! The surf & sand can provide hours of fun and cool enjoyment for your doggie. The beach is the one place I would say it's okay to let your dog dig a hole to China and get it out of her system! Not to mention the off-leash dog play; it's like having an oceanfront Dog Park!

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Hi All,When I used to volunteer at the Pasadena Humane Society, everyone on the staff would talk about July 4th as if it were some kind of Doggie Rescue "D-Day." I was told that Independence Day was the 1 day of the year that had the highest influx of dogs into the shelter, mainly from around the Rose Bowl area. This was due to a combination of doors in the home being left open or constantly

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Hi All!So many owners of mixed-breed dogs over the years have asked me, "What breeds do you think my dog is?" or "Is there a test to tell me what breeds my dog is?". Well, I am happy to report that finally, YES! THERE IS!The Canine Heritage Breed Test uses DNA technology developed in mapping the human genome. Using a swab of your dog's cheek DNA, MMI Genomics, Inc. will genetically identify your

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Hi All!First of all, an early Happy Mothers Day to all of you Pet Mommies ! I'm sure if your pets could, they would thank you for taking such wonderful care of them!As we all know, there are far too many animals out there who aren't as lucky. So this Mother's Day, consider giving the (human) Moms in your life a gift that will benefit orphaned animals as well:Flowers for a cause! Use promo code

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Hi All! Hope everyone's doing great!The weather today is BEAUTIFUL, but when the weather is bad - like it has been in the past few weeks - finding ways to keep your dog from being bored and under-stimulated indoors all day can be very challenging. And we all know - some more than others - that boredom in dogs can lead to destructive behaviors such as digging, chewing, and even potty training

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