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It’s almost Halloween and you know what that means—costumes galore! You might be excited to dress your dog up, but before you go on a shopping spree, the first thing you should ask yourself is, “Should I be doing this with my dog?” Some factors to consider: Is my dog comfortable with clothes and costumes? …

With everything going on, you might find yourself at home for the next few weeks.  Your dog will certainly be happy to spend time with you, but we know getting them enough exercise can be tough without a regular routine. That’s why we are here with some helpful tips! MAKE TIME FOR TRAINING Training 15…

So you got a puppy. Your puppy is probably pretty cute—and good thing, too—otherwise we’d never forgive the stains on the carpet, the sharp little teeth grabbing onto our hands, the chewed-up socks, books, rugs, children’s toys and wood trim, the new holes appearing in the backyard and the constant, inextinguishable energy. It’s hard to…

In the summer of 2012, the Waldo Canyon fire ignited four miles outside of Colorado Springs, burning nearly 20,000 acres. More than 32,000 people were forced to evacuate as the fire destroyed nearly 350 homes. In the midst of the fire, two clients of Sit Means Sit Dog Training took their therapy dogs to a…

Just like people, dogs communicate information through body language. Understanding what that body language is can help you better know what your dog is feeling or telling the other dogs around him. Here is a quick list of common body language that you should know as a dog owner. Remember not all dogs are the…