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How Can My Dog Become a Therapy Dog?
Have you ever wondered if your canine companion has what it takes to be a certified therapy dog? Curious to know what the therapy dog training entails? Interested to see what the test looks for? Well, we're happy you asked! As a therapy dog trainer and evaluator...
Does My Dog Always Need to Heel?
As a dog trainer in Toms River, we are asked questions about proper nutrition, training, socialization, and behaviors every day. Pet parents want to make sure their doing things "right" so they have the best relationship possible with their dogs and we always...
What is a Designer Dog?
Well to put it plainly, a designer breed is a mutt. I am not sure what started the trend, however, pet stores and other “breeders” will charge astronomical prices for what is nothing more than a mix of two established breeds. Allow me to expand but know that as dog...
How Can I Teach My Puppy to Become a Therapy Dog?
One of our weekly puppy care clients recently left me the following note, asking a great question: "Harvey graduated puppy school and I am interested in training him to help others cope with emotional or social issues. Can you suggest any training?" What a great...
Does Dog Training Come with a Guarantee?
With so many options for dog training in Toms River, many will use a “guarantee” to help you chose. We believe that dog behavior is not a black or white subject. When people ask if we offer a guarantee on our training, our answer isn't black or white either. Here is...
Does My Puppy’s Growl Mean That He Is Going To Be An Aggressive Dog?
As a dog trainer in Toms River, we often have owners call with concerns that their young puppy may be aggressive. So, I asked our co-owner and Lead Dog Trainer, Megan Ventura, to demystify puppy growling by helping owners understand more about how our dogs vocalize. ...
19th Annual NJVMA Animal Hall of Fame Celebrates 100th Inductee
Our very own Biscotti has been chosen as an inductee for the 2014 NJVMA Pet Hall of Fame!! We are so excited and proud of Biscotti, Tori and Ryan for all the work they put into obedience training and making her such a special pup! -------------------------------- The...
Kindergarteners Donate Over 620 Items to Needy Pets
Last month we helped spread the word about a pet supply donation drive the Kindergarten class of Clara B. Worth Elementary School was doing as a part of their "100 Days Kinder" Celebration. Their goal was to collect donations of pet food, blankets, laundry detergent...
10 Reasons You Need Our Dog Training Services!
As a dog owner, you know there are lots of reasons you and your dog need to attend dog training classes. We've come up with some of our favorite reasons and want to know how many of these items can YOU relate to? You want to understand your dog and how they...