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Tips for Moving with Senior Dogs: Special Care for Aging Pooches | Moving into a new home is exciting, but it can also be stressful - and not just for you! If you have dogs, the sudden change of ...

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I Can Take a Treat From a Stranger! How to help shy and fearful dogs learn to love new people... And why some dogs can’t take treats when they’re distracted or upset. Charlotte has fear of ne...

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October Dog Meetups   Lots going on this event season!  Hope to see you at these events.  The Pooch Coach will be on hand to answer questions and teach some new  tricks. Sunday, October 2, 20...

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IS IT OK IF I FOLLOW YOU AROUND? A common issue with newly adopted dogs is that their insecurity and unsureness about their new role cause them to create a “job” of following their new parent...

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HOW TO MAKE A DOG FIRST AID KIT As pet owners, it’s a wise decision to take time and effort to craft a well rounded first aid kit for our dogs. After all, we all know the various ways that dogs...

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  THE POOCH COACH ANNOUNCES PRE-RETIREMENT   After over 20 years of being a full-time canine behaviorist, Beverly Ulbrich, “The Pooch Coach”, is starting to plan for retirement from dog tra...

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IS MY DOG FAT? How to tell where your dog is on the weight spectrum.     WHAT IS YOUR DOG’S IDEAL WEIGHT? Do you know your dog’s ideal weight? Many people ask what the ideal weight is for ...

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DOGS HELP US HEAL Both physically and emotionally | With all the tragic and stressful things happening in the world today, isn't it wonderful that we have dogs? The post Dogs Help Us Heal appe...

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HOW TO TEACH YOUR DOG TO SHAKE PAW         This article will show you how to teach your dog to shake paw.   This is one of the easiest tricks you can teach your dog. All it takes is three si...

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Summer Newsletter 2021 Help With Fireworks & Other Scary Stuff for Dogs * Summer Meetup * 🐕 🐈 🐩 Free tips! The post Summer Newsletter 2021 appeared first on San Francisco Dog Trainer ...

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HOW TO GIVE TREATS TO DOGS   There are many ways to give treats to dogs.  This video covers the do’s and don’ts of treat exchange. There are also tips for how to help your dog take treats g...

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HOW TO GROOM YOUR DOG   5 Benefits of Grooming Your Own Dog by guest blogger, Aiden Taylor Grooming your dog is an absolute necessity for the sake of your dog’s health. Apart from the aestheti...

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CRICKET PROTEIN FOR DOGS Jiminy’s Pet Food & Treats was founded in San Francisco in order to introduce sustainability into the pet food industry. Because cricket protein for dogs is both health...

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SOMETIMES DOGS NEED SPACE Make sure your dog knows there are places they can go to be alone to rest and center themselves, because sometimes dog needs space, just like their human counterparts. �...

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DOGS NEED HEALTHY FOOD TOO DOGS ALSO NEED TO EAT HEALTHIER WHEN STRESSED. And, as with their human counterparts, many dogs have put on a couple pounds with the shelter in place!   Just like with...

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CALMING REACTIVE DOGS   YET ANOTHER SIP CHALLENGE Working on your dog’s patience and ability to control their reaction.  It’s important to work on calming reactive dogs.  It makes both you...

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Help Your Dog Relieve Stress | Latest SIP DOG CHALLENGE from the Pooch Coach | Our dogs are feeling the stress around us. The post Help Your Dog Relieve Stress appeared first on San Francisco ...

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Learn the importance of crate training. Can your dog easily go into and relax in a crate? Some people feel bad for using a crate with their dog. The post The Importance of Crate Training appea...

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HOW TO PET YOUR DOG Critical things to do every day to ensure they are healthy and have no aches or pains or foxtails, etc.   How to Pet Your Dog. Another SIP Dog Challenge!   You should get in...

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Another SIP Dog Training Challenge GAME TIME! How to play the "shell game" with your dog. Includes 10 minute video demonstration of the Shell Game. The post THE CUP GAME FOR DOGS appeared firs...

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BOX GAME FOR DOGS   YOUR NEXT SIP DOG TRAINING CHALLENGE! The Box Game for Dogs     In this shelter in place dog challenge, you get to help your dog with a combination of things…   These ki...

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CIRCLE STAY COMMAND Here’s another SIP Dog Challenge! CIRCLE STAY   Can your dog hold fast like Musik Ulbrich does in this video? You should be able to circle in any direction and your dog s...

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I'M GONNA BE A "CANINE GOOD CITIZEN"! If you haven't heard of the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen test, here's your chance to learn - and to see if your dog can pass! Memphis' dad want...

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HOW TO FEED YOUR DOG   Here’s another SIP Dog Training Challenge: Can your dog listen like this while eating?   The Pooch Coach had to shoot this little video to send to a movie director to s...

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Another COVID-19 shelter in place dog challenge! If you find that whenever you try to stop and talk to someone while out for a dog walk, your dog just starts wandering around and pulling on th...

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KRON4 Local Hero! We have been posting pics of local businesses and purchasing gift certificates to give away to neighbors in need. The post KRON4 Local Hero! appeared first on San Francisco D...

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KEEPING YOU & YOUR DOG ENTERTAINED Tips for getting through the pandemic. Being stuck in the house with your dog is a perfect time to do some training. The post KEEPING YOU & YOUR DOG ENTERTAIN...

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TRY SEEING THINGS FROM YOUR DOG’S PERSPECTIVE. A simple thing you can do to make training easier is to understand where your dog is coming from. The post TRY SEEING THINGS FROM YOUR DOG’S P...

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A reminder to keep your dog socialized during the shelter in place! A great way is to meet for playdates outdoors, where you can practice social distancing. The post A reminder to keep your dog...

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MORE STUFF TO TRAIN & ENTERTAIN YOUR DOG DURING SHELTER IN PLACE >> RELIEVE DOG (& HUMAN) BOREDOM Try this hide and seek exercise. The post MORE STUFF TO TRAIN & ENTERTAIN YOUR DOG DURING SHELT...

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Here are some more ideas to KEEP YOU & YOUR DOG BUSY DURING THE SHUT IN You can take (preferably somewhat smelly) treats and hide them. You can hide the treats themselves, but even THAT can get b...

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IS DOG TRAINING ESSENTIAL? We think so! And so is socialization. Enzo is a 3-year-old, one-eyed Lagotto Romagnolo. Ever since he lost his right eye, he has trouble reacting to people and dogs com...

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TRAIN YOUR DOG TO ALWAYS COME WHEN CALLED Another COVID Shelter-in-Place Dog Challenge! One of the most important commands you can teach your dog is "come". The post TRAIN YOUR DOG TO ALWAYS CO...

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MORE SHELTER IN PLACE FUN WITH YOUR PUP How to teach your dog to jump over any object. This is an easy "trick" to teach that can come in handy when there are puddles or other obstacles your dog n...

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QUARANTINE GOT YOUR PUP BORED? A couple games to play to ease the monotony. Zeus recently joined the Pooch Coach pack, and we thought his adorable face is perfect for the dejected face of a dog w...

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MORE STUFF TO DO WITH YOUR DOG (During Shelter in Place) Most dogs learn to respond to commands with you right in front of them. The post MORE STUFF TO DO WITH YOUR DOG (During Shelter in Place...

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History of Dalmatians as Fire Dogs | What role does breed play in your dog's behavior and skill set? Here are some things to learn, and then teach your dog. The post History of Dalmatians as Fi...

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Does your dog have anything they don't like done to them, or places they don't want to be touched? This is the perfect time to work on these issues. As you see in the pic below, Musik Ulbrich i...

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Keep your dog safe and trained during COVID-19 CRITICAL THINGS TO DO TO KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE… NOW, and AFTER SOCIAL DISTANCING.     People have asked me if this is a good time to adopt a puppy ...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Shelter in Place Hours   ANNOUNCING OFFERINGS AND HOURS DURING SHELTER IN PLACE We know these are tough times, not only for you, but for your dog. Here’s what we can do ...

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Emotional Support Animals The role of emotional support animals in treating emotional and behavioral disorders Everyday life is a roller coaster of our emotional state. One day we may feel on top...

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SMALL DOGS Here are some cute pics of some very small dogs! Do you have a small dog?  Learn about how to avoid ‘Small Dog Syndrome” here.                           And here’s ...

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How Service Dogs Help with Epileptic Seizures By guest blogger Katia Hage How Service Dogs Help with Epileptic Seizures Receiving a prediction of a future event or imminent danger is invaluable. ...

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IRRESPONSIBLE, DANGEROUS, AND INCORRECT CONCLUSION TO DOG MAULING CASE     (Here is the original post about the violent, life-threatening dog attack on Musik, FYI:  Surviving a Dog Mauling)  ...

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DOG TO NOT RUN INTO THE STREET   Did you know that over 1.2 million dogs are hit by cars in the US every year? Here’s how to make sure your dog doesn’t become a statistic. ...

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November - December News & Tips | No matter how "bad" your dog is...please don't "Try Everything"Work with a professional with a consistent plan. The post November – December News & Tips app...

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MY PARENTS SAY “WE HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING”   Dave recently relocated to the SF Bay Area with his adoptive parents. He started to exhibit some leash reactivity towards other dogs.   Being car...

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TEACHING A DOG TO SWIM Can all dogs swim?   Some dogs are born to be in the water, and will jump in and swim at their first chance. Other dogs can be taught to swim. Some never learn. If you’r...

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September - October News & Tips | The Pooch Coach provides tips to better rehab your dog at home after surviving an attack from another dog. The post September – October News & Tips appeared...

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Cone of Shame Rehabbing Your Dog At Home The vet told me Musik Ulbrich would have to constantly wear this cone for at least 2 weeks after surgery. The post Cone of Shame appeared first on Sa...

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Dogs Can Be Needy When Recuperating - Be prepared for your dog to feel scared and more needy when they are ill or recuperating. The post Dogs Can Be Needy When Recuperating appeared first on S...

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Dogs Hide Their Pain | Always remember that your dog will try to fake you out and seem to be healthier and in less pain than they actually are. The post Dogs Hide Their Pain appeared first on ...

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Healthy Food Helps Your Dog Heal. Just as with humans, good food makes dogs stronger and healthier, and helps them heal faster. The post Healthy Food Helps Your Dog Heal appeared first on San ...

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Soothing Your Dog's Shaved Itchy Skin | If your dog has some scratches or wounds, or if they’ve been shaved from surgery, or both, this is a really helpful. The post Soothing Your Dog’s Sha...

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Administering Liquid Medication to Your Dog | As promised, here is the first of our series of tips for helping your dog through recovery at home. The post Administering Liquid Medication to You...

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SURVIVING A DOG ATTACK and its emotional and physical aftermath.And... What is the responsibility of Dog Rescue organizations and new dog adopters? The post Surviving a Dog Attack appeared fir...

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CAN YOU TOUCH YOUR DOG?   Can you – and everyone else – touch your dog everywhere? Is your dog OK with having his paws touched? His ears? Tail? How about opening his mouth? Although none of ...

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July-August 2019 News & Tips | The Pooch Coach tells about 3 things you should be prepared for to help keep your dog safe and happy this time of year. The post July – August 2019 News & Tips ...

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PUPPY BITING & CHEWING TIPS This 14 week old pup loves to play. But sometimes he’s a little rough with his play biting. Here’s some puppy biting & chewing tips I give to my clients to train a...

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How to stop a dog from bothering your dog   Poor Musik! Some dogs are not polite!   DOG INTERRUPTED!   We’ve all had times at the dog park when another dog is just too nosey and starts annoy...

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COOKING FOR YOUR DOG     Here’s a quick tip on how to cook for your dog… especially if you have trouble getting them to eat veggies.   I simply take the meat I’m cooking and put in a fry...

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May/June Tip Choosing the Right Veterinarian, and Dog Dentists. Due to another recent experience with vet hospitals and, in particular, dog dentistry, The Pooch Coach decided to write some tips ...

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Here are our most popular recent articles. 1. How to get your dog to settle down and relax... anywhere!, 2. Are we over-medicating our dogs? and 3. Many people believe that you cannot control a d...

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CONTROLLING PREY DRIVE IN DOGS Many people believe there is no controlling prey drive in dogs, but that simply isn’t true.  Let us show you a couple of examples.     Does your dog chase bird...

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SETTLE THE DOG DOWN Here’s a quick tip for training dogs to settle down and lie next to you.   Most dogs are a little anxious at new places, or at least a little curious! One way to settle the...

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MEDICATING DOGS Amelia looks to be another Formosan Mountain Dog.  As is typical with the breed, she is a mix of anxious, shy and aggressive. She was recently rescued at 3 years old from a home ...

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November - December 2018 News & Tips | Holiday tips for your dog: Holidays are great, but sometimes they can be stressful for people. And, of course, that stress can be passed on to our pets. We ...

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DOG DNA TESTS How accurate are dog DNA tests?  We tested them ourselves.   Earlier this year, I saw this report on TV.  A mixed breed dog’s DNA was sent to the 3 major companies, and they al...

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HOW DOGS SEE   Poor Kompis. She thought she had hit the jackpot!   Do you think that dogs are totally colorblind, or that they only see in black and white? That’s a common misconception.   W...

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KIBBLE VS NOMNOMNOW Here are some things to consider about the food you’re feeding your pup! Click below to get 50% off your first order of NomNomNow!   For more information on how to choose h...

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July & August 2018 News & Tips | Things to Fear! The Pooch Coach has blogged about 3 things you should be prepared for to help keep your dog safe and happy this time of year: Fireworks, Foxtails...

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5 Incredible Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs Coconut oil is a naturally occurring super-food that remedies various health issues in humans and pets. The medicinal properties of coconut oil inclu...

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIALIZING YOUR NEW PUPPY OR DOG   Introduction   One of the most important things for all new dogs is to learn about their new environment and the people & things in it. Soc...

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Why Daycare Matters | You’ve seen the eye rolls and heard the comments from friends when you mention that your dog goes to doggie day care every day.  They all but come out and say, “Are you...

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May - June 2018 News & Tips | When (not) to get a 2nd dog. Whether you're considering getting a 2nd dog, or you already have one, this article will give you some great advice on the do's and don'...

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2nd Dog Syndrome Xia’s mom writes: “My 6-year-old Akita is dog aggressive. We are able to walk by other dogs but only with strict discipline from me and a tight leash. She has never been able...

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Ways to Maintain Your Dog’s Dental Health 5 Hassle-Free Ways to Maintain Your Dog’s Dental Health   Musik getting used to her first toothbrush.  Wrong end, pup!   Dental health is often o...

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March-April 2018 News & Tips | Tips for helping your sick or recovering pet. Leaving your dog at the vet's is always sad & stressful.  But you need to be calm & happy to make sure your dog doesn...

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NO CONE OF SHAME Musik sitting calmly with her soft cone the day after her surgery.   As many of you know, Musik got spayed yesterday as well as having 6 baby teeth extracted.  I wanted no cone...

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WALK YOUR DOG EVERY DAY   Did you know that you need to walk your dog every day?   I run into this woman almost every day at the park with Diego. When I asked to take her picture for an article...

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February 2018 News & Tips | Here are our latest blog posts, in case you missed them! Why your dog should always wear a collar & ID. Honey is Good for Dogs! The post February 2018 News & Tips ...

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K9 HONEY FOR DOGS   You might have heard about the benefits of natural honey for humans.  But did you know it can also help dogs?  K9 Honey for Dogs knows!   I recently tried out K9 Honey, pi...

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Why Dogs Should Always Wear a Collar   Pets Should Always Wear A Collar – Even With Today’s Technology   One of the most obvious reasons why dogs should always wear a collar is for identif...

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Simple New Years Resolutions for You & Your Pup. To kick off 2018, The Pooch Coach is offering you some great tips for things to do to make both you and your pup happier and healthier this year...

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Simple New Year Resolutions for You and Your Dog   Here are some ideas for a happier and healthier 2024!   Simple New Year Resolutions for You and Your Dog 1. Everyone can use more exercise! It...

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The most common household toxicities that occur in dogs Inevitably at some point your dog is going to get into something or eat something they shouldn’t. You may at first question whether or ...

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Train Your Dog to Come   It’s imperative to train your dog to come on command. It is probably THE most important, life saving command! Dogs not only need to learn  to come to you whenever ...

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If you’re thinking about bringing a dog to your home, one of the things that you have to consider is that your house and your garden should be safe and pet-friendly. The post 5 Ways To Create...

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December 2017 News & Tips | Holidays are great, but sometimes they can be stressful for people. And, of course, that stress can be passed on to our pets. We can also get distracted with everythi...

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How to keep your dog safe for the holidays: Holiday tips for your dog   Holidays are great, but sometimes they can be stressful for people. And, of course, that stress can be passed on to our pe...

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LOOK AT ME   An easy but important command for your dog to understand is “look at me” (or watch me). This helps you ensure you can get your dog’s attention any time you need to.   I usual...

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November 2017 News & Tips | More on dog socialization. Keeping your puppy safe prior to having their vaccinations, but still getting them out into the world The post November 2017 News & Tips ...

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October 2017 News & Tips | Final Meetup of 2017 - Special event!  More tips for new dogs & puppies. This month's tip is socialization. The post October 2017 News & Tips appeared first on San ...

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Dog owners know the feeling of heart-brokenness when you´re forced to leave your dog behind at home or at a dog kennel because the national park where you are planning to hike doesn’t allow do...

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Why I didn’t have a “good time” at Burning Man   I went to Burning Man for the first time this year. Not because I wanted to party and have a good time, try to get laid, and/or do lots of ...

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September 2017 News & Tips | Spending time training your dog is spending time loving them. The post September 2017 News & Tips appeared first on San Francisco Dog Trainer The Pooch Coach .

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August 2017 News & Tips | Treats, New Dogs & Puppies I believe Shelby's All Natural, 100% meat treats are the best treats out there. The post August 2017 News & Tips appeared first on San Fran...

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THE OFF COMMAND Teach the off command… It could save your dog’s life!   Dogs can get into and on the strangest things!   Dogs need a command that means “get away”, “don’t eat that�...

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July 2017 News & Tips | Things to Fear! 3 things you should be prepared for to help keep your dog safe and happy: Fireworks, Foxtails & Skunks! The post July 2017 News & Tips appeared first on...

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HOW TO COPE WITH THE GRIEF OF LOSING YOUR DOG     Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Dog… It’s never too early to start planning The post How to Cope with the Grief of Losing Your Dog app...

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HOW YOU SHOULD FEED YOUR DOG One of the first things I ask new clients is how often they feed their dogs. Many people do not understand how you should feed your dog. Most people feed their dog tw...

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POOCH COACH UNIVERSITY POOCH COACH U !   Get your dog the education they deserve!   Is your dog a college grad?   He or she can be!   Click here to learn more about The Pooch Coach’s award-...

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June 2017 News & Tips | No More Fear of Objects! Is your dog scared or reactive to the vacuum, umbrellas or skateboards? Or some other noise or object? The post June 2017 News & Tips appeared ...

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May 2017 News & Tips What's in Your Dog's Food?  It could be DOG! There have been a few recalls lately that are of more concern than usual because they were either with reputable companies or be...

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HOW TO WAKE UP DOGS WHO BITE WHEN SLEEPING Chewie has a fairly common issue we deal with… He doesn’t like being woken up. If he’s sleeping and you try to pick him up, he will snap and somet...

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SMALL DOG SYNDROME TEENY DOG ALERT! Tasha the long haired Chihuahua puppy is the smallest dog I’ve worked with in a long time. She is just over one pound… (she’s mostly fur). That’s small...

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April 2017 News & Tips It's been one month since I said goodbye to my best friend. Not a moment goes by that I don't think of her and miss her. She was always by my side, especially in the last...

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GET IN YOUR BED   Kompis in her little portable crate   “Get in your bed” command… Train your dog to settle anywhere.   First, here are tips I give my clients for getting a dog used to h...

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HOW TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR DOG It’s very difficult and painful decision to decide when and how to say goodbye to your dog. I spoke to many people when trying to decide what the best thing for K...

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HELP FOR BLIND DOGS Muffin’s Halo For Blind Dogs offers help for blind dogs.   They sent us one of their devices to try out with Kompis, whose cataracts have gotten progressively worse over ...

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HOW TO BEST FEED AN OLDER DOG   Many people wonder how to best feed an older dog.   The Pooch Coach created a video to demonstrate the best feeding techniques.   It’s helpful for all dogs to...

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March 2017 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach San Francisco Dog Trainer Senior Moments... A new series of tips help your dog as he ages. The post March 2017 News & Tips appeared first on San Fr...

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HOW TO HELP YOUR SENIOR DOG   My dog, Kompis, is only 12.5 years old, but is already blind and quite senile.  It’s sometimes difficult to figure out how to help your senior dog.  I’ve been...

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Keeping Your Dog Safe And Happy During Winter Months   Special thanks to our guest blogger, Janice Miller of Safety Today.*   With a coat of thick fur and a bundle of energy, most dogs enjoy wi...

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Feberuary 2017 News & Tips Our blog is broken into sections about training, health & nutrition, general tips and even travel tips. Here are some of the most popular & a couple recent posts in cas...

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Can Dogs Eat Bananas?   10 Toxic Foods, 23 Safe Ones & A Few in the Middle   This is not a complete list of what is safe for your dog to eat. Compared to humans, dogs have a lot less to choose ...

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January News & Tips Simple & Easy New Year's Resolutions For You... and Your Dog. The Pooch Coach is a contributor to Bay Woof Magazine. To kick off 2017, she offers you some great tips for thing...

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TOP DOG NAMES OF 2016 Guest Author: Jessi Klein   This has been a year of crazy surprises, and that extends to the top dog names of 2016.   As 2016 comes to a close, My Dog’s Name, an interac...

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December 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. How to keep your dog safe for the holidays. Holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs. The post December 2016 News & Tips ap...

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How much water should your dog drink?   It’s important to always have fresh, clean water available for your pets.  But most people wonder exactly how much water should your dog drink each da...

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October 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. Here are some general tips for Halloween safety. Note: Please do NOT lock your dog in another room! The post October 2016 News & Tips appeared fi...

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BLUXOME STREET WINERY It’s been a while since we’ve posted any travel tips. So, here are some pics from a visit to a local SF winery from a few months ago. They are dog friendly and it’s e...

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September 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. September Tips - Treats and other rewards The post September 2016 News & Tips appeared first on San Francisco Dog Trainer The Pooch Coach .

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TRAIN A DOG TO WALK DOWN STAIRS   Many people do not realize that you often need to train a dog to walk down stairs.  Steps do not occur in nature, after all.  Plus, some steps are slippery o...

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August 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. August Tips - Just Say No! The post August 2016 News & Tips appeared first on San Francisco Dog Trainer The Pooch Coach .

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PIGEON RESCUE Kompis & I came across an injured pigeon the other day.   It was using its wings to slide around, and it was completely alert.  I felt so bad for it!     After getting off of t...

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CRATES AS A SAFE HAVEN FOR DOGS Poor Maggie spent most of her life in a cage in Taiwan. Her new mom writes: “Maggie is a 7? year old Golden Retriever that we rescued from Taiwan in May 2014. Sh...

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NO MEANS NO! There are some misguided people and trainers out there who think you should not train your dog to understand the word “no”.   To me, that is exactly the same as saying you shou...

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July 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. July Tips - Things to Fear! The post July 2016 News & Tips appeared first on San Francisco Dog Trainer The Pooch Coach .

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HELPING DOGS WITH FEAR OF FIREWORKS   Are you dreading the 4th of July because you’re worried that your dog will be freaked out by fireworks? Here are some tips for helping dogs with fear of...

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THE DANGER OF FOXTAILS FOR DOGS They can be deadly.   Kompis was rubbing at her eye after being outside at dog parks all day for a TV shoot.  I looked at it, and it was all red inside: Kompis w...

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PLAYING TUG OF WAR WITH YOUR DOG   Let’s put the myth to bed that tug of war is bad. It is not true that playing tug of war with your dog will teach your dog to be dominant.  It’s PLAY!  ...

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May 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. May 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. More on: When Your Dog is Sick. Emergency Rooms - how to choose the best option for your sick pet. The post...

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CHOOSING THE BEST PET EMERGENCY HOSPITAL Almost everyone with a pet is going to have at least one Emergency Vet visit during their pet’s life. It’s a time when you’re minimally very stresse...

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WHY ARE DALMATIANS FIRE DOGS? Dalmatians are perhaps best known for their role as fire-fighting apparatus escorts and firehouse mascots. Since Dalmatians and horses are very compatible, the dogs ...

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IS YOUR CHILD READY TO BE A PARENT? Lily is a rare sad story. She’s a young boxer who is very timid and fearful.   A father had allowed his daughter to get a dog when she was just out of colle...

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GETTING DOGS OVER FEAR OF OBJECTS Casey is a timid pup. He is actually afraid of his dad and human brother! But we’re going to work on that and get him to love all of his new family members. I ...

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April News & Tips Hello! Welcome to our April Newsletter. We hope you enjoy it. Come out with your dog for some socialization and some fun. Learn a new trick or 2. Have a question about your do...

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THE HEARTBREAK OF TENDING TO A SICK DOG   Kompis is hanging in there, but is still not wanting to eat much. If she’s not improved by tomorrow, she will have to be hospitalized.   So, please k...

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PICKY EATER or SICK DOG? Click on video above for tips   It’s important to learn to distinguish with your dog whether they are just being a picky eater, or if they are sick and need attention....

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WHEN YOUR DOG IS SICK   These are all the shots I have to administer. 🙁   Kompis had a routine annual check up last Thursday.  Blue Sparrow Holistic Vets took blood & urine samples.  My on...

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TRAIN YOUR DOG TO STAY Want to train your dog to stay?   Here is the easiest way to train your dog to stay:   It’s best to use a treat, bowl of food, chewie or toy for this exercise. Have yo...

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March News & Tips Hello! Welcome to our March Newsletter. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other d...

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NO BEG AT TABLE “I hate when my dog stares at me while I’m eating”  is one of the common complaints I get from my clients. So, this is what I tell them to do to teach their dog “no be...

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DOG MASSAGE   Kompis has been a bit stiff lately.  She sometimes has trouble getting up, walks slowly uphill on some days, and has trouble going up stairs.  I decided it was time to get her s...

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TOO MUCH DOG Sometimes people get dogs who turn out to be too much dog to handle… especially when they are large, strong breeds.   Sadly, Capone is one of these dogs. At a about 1 year old an...

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SIT MEANS SIT Do you find you need to repeat commands a few times before your dog listens? Or use a hand motion? Or show him you have a treat? That means that he really isn’t listening to you ...

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Reliable Recall How to train your dog to come on command. Reliable Recall   Durant’s next lesson included the first steps to reliable recall.   It’s so important to train your dog to come o...

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February News & Tips Hello! Welcome to our February Newsletter. We hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice...

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DOG REACTION TO DOORBELLS Deacon came back for some more training. He’s doing great! One of the things his parents wanted help with was his dog reaction to doorbells. As with many dogs, Deacon ...

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DOG TEMPERAMENT EVALUATION The 4 most common reasons The Pooch Coach is asked to perform a Dog Temperament Evaluation are:   1. Shelter dog about to be put down – can the rescue group save him...

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SIT-DOWN-SIT – “PUPPY PUSH-UPS”     Malakai came back for more training. One of the things we worked on is sit-down-sit – or “puppy push-ups”. That’s when you ask a dog to sit, th...

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TRAVEL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD It’s so fun discovering new places with your pup. This cool pic was taken within 1/2 hour of my house, yet I had never discovered it before in the 20 years I’ve li...

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IN DOG WE TRUST Do you trust your dog?  Will he listen 100% of the time? If not, here are some tips.   Baby steps:  You have to do training in baby steps.  If you want your child to be a gre...

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HOW RESCUED DOGS LEARN TO LEARN Recently rescued Benny came in for some obedience training, since whoever had him first did not work with him.   This is a fairly typical situation with rescued d...

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January 2016 News & Tips Hello! Welcome to our first Newsletter of 2016. We hope you enjoy it. January 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach Some easy New Year's Resolutions for you and your p...

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KLAY THOMPSON DOG TRAINING SHOOT We had a great day filming for The Bleacher Report.  The Pooch Coach was asked to help Golden State Warriors NBA Star Klay Thompson train his dog Rocco.   The ...

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YAPPY HOLIDAYS Here are our Howliday pics for 2015.  Enjoy!                   The post Yappy Holidays appeared first on San Francisco Dog Trainer The Pooch Coach .

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DOG FRIENDLY TRAVEL – SLOWCOAST RELAX! During the rush of the holidaze, make sure and take some time for yourself. Take some deep breaths and relax.   Our visit to the slowcoast   was a very...

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HAVING MORE THAN ONE DOG   Charlotte and Edgar relaxed into our first meeting pretty easily.  They get along pretty well now, but they are still pups.  Here are some common issues with multipl...

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PUPPY PUSH-UPS     Hachi came back for more training. One of the things we worked on is what I call “puppy push-ups”. That’s when you ask a dog to sit, then down and then sit again.   Ma...

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PIT BULLS BAD RAP Saffron gives The Pooch Coach a big Smooch!   Pits bulls bad rap is only fairly recent.  Some people believe they are all dangerous and aggressive. But it’s really their ow...

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TRADING A DOG FOR A CHILD Lucky is about 4 yrs old. She’s believed to be an Australian Cattle and Norfolk Terrier mix. Her parents rescued her earlier this year from a shelter, where they said ...

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DOG FRIENDLY TRAVEL- BONNY DOON VINEYARD   We visited Bonny Doon Vineyard last month in Davenport right on Hwy 1 before you hit Santa Cruz.  We we very happy to see this sign in the window: S...

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GIVING YOUR DOG SOME SPACE Does your dog have a favorite place to go when he needs to just chill out?   If so, that’s great. Make sure it’s always comfortable and safe for him.   If not, cr...

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NEW PUPPY TIPS   This 4-month-old Golden Retriever came in to get some training. We’re going over all the basics. One of the things I need to go over with almost all new puppy parents is to tr...

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CALMLY TAKING TREATS Durant joined The Pooch Coach pack.  We’re working on his social skills with some other dogs.  In the meantime, he has to brush up on some basics.  We discussed how he t...

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DOG FRIENDLY TRAVEL – HALF MOON BAY BREWING CO.   Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is a wonderful dog friendly restaurant.   They have a great menu with lots of fresh choices, and they allow dog...

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BLACK DOGS AND ADOPTION RATES Have you heard that black dogs don’t get adopted as much as other colors?   I had heard that too.  It’s referred to as black dog syndrome.  But it turns out w...

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GHOST IN THE GUN MOVIE SHOOT   We had a great day of filming the Ghost in the Gun on Sunday. The ranch was beautiful… a perfect setting for an old western. And our doggie star Mango did wonder...

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DEDICATION TO DOG TRAINING   One eyed Rugar came back for another lesson.  He’s doing great!  After a few lessons, he’s calm, confident and well behaved. He’s no longer reactive and prot...

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NEW DOG     Many people come to me because they’ve got a new dog or puppy and want to get off on the right foot (or paw!).  And that’s what Posey’s mom did with her terrier mix puppy.  ...

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MORE TRAINING DOGS FOR MOVIES   I’m currently working on training Mango to be a dog for a western film, Ghost in the Gun. Kompis is her understudy (since Schnauzers weren’t very common in th...

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BED MOUSE GAME   Here’s a game that almost all dogs (and cats) can play…  Bed mouse!   Just put your hand under a blanket on your bed or a towel on the floor and move it around and make it...

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STRONGEST DOG BREEDS   OK, maybe Kompis couldn’t actually open that door.  But many dogs could!   Do you know what the strongest breeds are?  We did some research and this is what we came u...

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SEVERE DOG SEPARATION ANXIETY   Dixie’s mom writes: “Severe — SEVERE — separation/frustration anxiety. Dixie has had this ‘personality disorder’ since we rescued her about 10 years a...

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DECEMBER 2015 SF DOG CONNECTORS MEETUP   Our Next Meetup is in one month!   Sunday, December 13th at 12 noon – 2 PM at Casanova Lounge @ 527 Valencia Street at 16th Street     We’re givi...

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STEPS FOR DOG ON DOG AGGRESSION REHABILITATION Capone is a 9 month old Cane Corso who’s a sweet family pet, but does not get along with other dogs. He loves his 5 human sisters and hasn’t met...

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VETERANS DAY Kompis saying goodbye to her favorite US Veteran, her grandfather. We lost him at 90 years old 2 years ago. We loved calling him each  #VeteransDay to thank him and hear more war st...

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HOW TO FEED YOUR DOG Kompis is actually at her perfect weight, but about 1/2 the dogs I work with could lose a couple pounds.   Here’s my advice on How to Feed Your Dog:   FIRST – Most imp...

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HELP WITH DOG RESOURCE GUARDING Vitas came back for his next steps. We’re continuing to work on his resource guarding. The 2 keys things we’re doing are: 1. Perfecting “drop it” so he wi...

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CAN DOGS EAT CRAB? But, seriously… No Dungeness crab??   Here’s an article about it not being safe to eat Dungeness Crab in CA now: www.sfgate.com/news/article/Don-t-eat-Dungeness-crab-Cali...

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POOP BAGS I haven’t used my posts for venting or even for bringing up issues.  But I feel the time has come.  One my walk  above Glen Park Canyon yesterday, I saw 3 sets of dog poop bags, al...

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YOU CAN TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS Snoopy is a 5 year newly adopted foxhound terrier/beagle mix. As with most rescued dogs, he comes knowing no commands. But, the good news is, all dogs can lear...

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DOG FRIENDLY TRAVEL – MOSS BEACH DISTILLERY Here’s a wonderful place to have a drink or a meal with your pup.   Moss Beach Distillery just down Hwy 1 north of Half Moon Bay is a landmark re...

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DOG LEASH AGGRESSION   Dolly is a 2 yr old miniature schnauzer. She has rare coloring for the breed. They traditionally are salt and pepper (like Kompis),or all black and more recently, black & ...

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HUMAN LEASH PULLING Roscoe is a rare Pit-Lap-Dog.  What a lover, huh? One of the things we covered in this lesson was one of the most common issues & mistakes I deal with: leash pulling.  But ...

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DOG HALLOWEEN COSTUMES The Halloween event at Jack London Square was fabulous!  Amazing costumes and tons of fun activities.   Check out the highlights here.  More great photos to come from P...

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GETTING A NEW DOG Picking out a dog is not like choosing furniture. You can’t go on looks alone. And you don’t really want to just take a chance with something you find on the street.   Yo...

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COMING WHEN CALLED   Lucy is a 3-year-old Chihuahua who was adopted 2 years ago.  Her dads won The Pooch Coach free training session silent auction prize at PAWS’ wonderful Petchitecture  ...

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DOG FRIENDLY TRAVEL – SONOMA WINE COUNTRY PART 1   Kompis & I hit the road last month and tried out some new and some familiar wineries.  We made sure and grabbed a pic from each one to show...

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DOGS CAN JUMP! Lucy makes her mom laugh.  But she also frustrates her at times because she jumps up on everyone to say hello. She muddies people at the dog park and even scares some people who ...

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