Lisa Pierce

During the week of August 24th, we will be giving out yellow ribbons to anyone who needs them.  Come to group class, or call to request one. 412-345-1748.   You are out in the park with your family, playing, running, maybe even having a picnic.  Perhaps your dog is with you; however, off in the…

Ginger is a four-year-old German Shepherd we adopted at 3 yrs old.  She had been in 2 other environments and had suffered abuse, neglect, and severe depression after losing her puppies.  Ginger has been through more than I can imagine, yet she has the most soulful sweet brown eyes and such velvety soft ears.  I…

New Puppy Class Starting Saturday’s in September! Puppies 4 – 6 months old who are fully vaccinated can attend this six week class. We’ll be teaching verbal markers, eye contact, come, sit, down, off/leave it, leash walking, boundaries and socialized play. A complimentary seventh session is available for those who want to take the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test.   If you…

Sometimes you are getting ready to go out & you see a long face on your pup.  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could bring your 4-legged companion with you?  There are lots of cool things you can do, places you can shop, and restaurants where you can bring your pet along.  Here are some events…

Picking the correct leash can be cumbersome – so many things to consider:  what will you be using it for, what kind of places will you will be going, and how much control you have over your dog are just a few.  Leashes come in all kinds of materials and styles these days – leather, nylon, retractable, LED…

  Currently in the Pittsburgh area there is a canine virus being spread – and most dog businesses are not taking it seriously. Canine warts are highly contaigious, but many daycare and boarding facilities are not requesting or requireing affected dogs to stay quarrantined, which is the vet-recommended practice. Who is at risk?  Any dog, any age, any breed…

Taking Fido on vacation with you? That’s awesome! You’re sure to have a lot of fun. Before you go, make sure you include Fido’s needs as you plan, pack and travel. Here are some pointers: Call your vet to make sure your pet is current on all vaccinations, and take copies with you, just in case you need…

Xena is a 6 year old Pitbull. She likes: walking, cuddling, belly rubs and laying out in the sun Training goal: to have Xena greet calmly at the door, not run to the door, bark and go after them. Xenas family met her at the Washington Area Humane Society when they volunteered as dog walkers…

Overheating & Dehydration It is officially summer and with that comes heat and humidity. We often walk outside and get hit by the wall of warmth, but let’s imagine for a minute that we are wearing a full-length fur coat. As the temperatures rise, so does the chance that our furry friends can get overheated…

Geno is a 1.5 year old Golden Retriever. HIs favorite things: family walks, playing in the years, and cuddling. Training Goals for Geno: Geno had some bad manners his family wanted to correct- digging, nipping, and extreme pulling during walks. Geno loves to run around his big fenced in back year.  In fact, it could take…

  The 4th of July immediately elicits memories of BBQs, American flags, parades, and fireworks.  But all of these things can be very stressful on your dog.  In fact, according to HomeAgain more dogs go missing on 4th of July than any other day of the year, so with that in mind please take extra care of our 4-legged…

  Rainbow is a 7 year old pocket Beagle. She likes: food of any kind, sleeping, playing with her friend Sigma, and rabbits. Rainbow training goals: Placing while other dogs are eating, off leash walking, and coming away from rabbits. My first interactions with Rainbow were as her trainer and owner of a doggy daycare…

Recently, our region has been hit hard by large amounts of rainfall and storms including occurrences of grey skies, harsh winds, and fallen trees.  While it is an inconvenience to be without electricity for a period of time, or to have to take an alternative route due to flash flooding, it can be much more…

Get ready, car lovers. Sit Means Sit dogs will be seeking hugs and kisses this Valentine’s day weekend at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show! Show hours are: Friday 2/13 10a – 10p | Saturday 2/14 10a – 10p Sunday 2/15 10a – 6p  |  Monday 2/16 10a – 6p

Many people have misconceptions of what a remote training collar feels like and why they are so effective for basic and advanced obedience. Maybe you have heard of tens units or muscle stimulators that physical therapists and chiropractors use to relieve pain. Maybe you have even used one yourself. Well guess what, the electrical stimulation we…