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Austin Dog Training: Heeler/Aussie Mix Has The Right Spark Along With Smarts!
Client’s Name: Vicki Dog’s Name: “Lilith” City: Austin, TX Breed: Heeler/Aussie Mix Likes: “Loves water!! And walks are the most exciting thing in a day. She greets me with a toy when I walk in the door and is certainly one of the best companions I have ever had. She also loves to play with…
Austin Dog Training: Labradoodle Strives To Be A Canine Good Citizen!
Client’s Name: Audrey and Mark Dog’s Name: “Charlos” City: Austin, TX Breed: Labradoodle Likes: “Sleeping is pretty big for Charlos, with all 4’s up in the air ha ha! Car rides are fun, and so is swimming in any other body of water, except: the bath tub. Also: dissecting toys with stuffing, squeekies, eyes, ears,…
Austin Dog Training: Purebred Vizsla Learning To Be A Hunting Dog!
Client’s Name: Matthew and Katie Dog’s Name: “Rylee” City: Manchaca, TX Breed: Vizsla Likes: “Rylee loves being outdoors and running. Her favorite hobbies are playing ball, shredding sticks, swimming and chasing squirrels. She has just started working on hunting and retrieving birds (she is a little gun shy).” Pet-Peeves: “Because Rylee is so full of…
Austin Dog Training: Catahoula/Boxer Mix Rescued From The Shelter And Loves Her New Family!
Client’s Name: Nicole and Jason Dog’s Name: “Lucy” City: Austin, TX Breed: Catahoula/Boxer Mix Likes: “Lucy loves to play fetch and munch on bones. She especially likes to find new places to hide her bones like in the closet or under the couch! She also enjoys taking walks and spending time with her new family.”…
Austin Dog Training: Rat Terrier Just Wants to Relax and Be Everyones Friend!
Client’s Name: Emmalee Dog’s Name: “Cooper aka Coopy” City: Austin, TX Breed: Rat Terrier Likes: “Cooper likes to be as close to his owners as possible – he is definitely a companion dog! Cooper also loves hanging out with his best friend Bella, our rescue pit bull. They are extremely attached to each other and…
Austin Dog Training – Lasoapso Just Wants To Be The Boss!
Client’s Name: Gavino Dog’s Name: “Toby” City: Austin, TX 78724 Breed: Lasoapso Likes: Play with tennis balls Pet-Peeves: “Share attention. Does not play well with others.” Favorite Toy: Tennis balls, drop down the stairs and chase it. Favorite Treat: Soft treats. Favorite Walk: Anywhere. Likes walks at night. Best Trick: None Arrival Story: Bought a…
Austin Dog Training: Deaf Basset/Great Pyrenees Mix Is a Fast Learner!
Client’s Name: Andy and Caitlin Dog’s Name: “Callie” City: Austin, TX Breed: Basset/Great Pyrenees Mix Likes: Chewing, wrestling with her sister, anything involving water and playing with her parents. Pet-Peeves: Having her nails clipped, her teeth cleaned and being left alone. Favorite Toy: “She loves her rubber ball and her nylon ring. She chews them,…
Austin Dog Training: Border Collie and Lab Want To Be Better Walkers!
Client’s Name: Lee Dog’s Name: “Maggie and Fred” City: Kyle, TX Breed: Border Collie/Lab Likes: Receive attention, petting, play with each other Pet-Peeves: Be put outside both prefer being next to me Favorite Toy: “Maggie likes toys squeaky ones she can make noise with and chew on, Fred is intimidated with toys and Maggie and…
Austin Dog Training – Very Active Border Collie Loves His Toys!
Client’s Name: Tom and Rebecca Dog’s Name: “Boomer” City: Del Valle, TX 78617 Breed: Border Collie Likes: “Boomer absolutely loves his frisbee, rides in the car and any kind of playing he can do. Boomer loves people and really likes to be rubbed.” Pet-Peeves: “Boomer gets pretty nervous around loud…
Dog Training Austin – “I think it should be my way” Stubborn and Hyper Coon Shepherd Mix Puppy
Client’s Name: Annette Dog’s Name: “Jack” City: Austin, TX 78745 Breed: Rescued German Shep/Coon Hound Likes: He loves playing with other dogs and napping is a big part of his day. Pet-Peeves: Ride in the car, he gets car sick. Favorite Toy: Fluffy squeaky puppy Favorite Treat: Anything Favorite Walk: Dog parks for the other…
Austin Dog Training – Very Smart Pug Who Can Really Jump!
Client’s Name: Andie and Sage Dog’s Name: “Tucker” City: Austin, TX 78753 Breed: Pug Likes: Sleep next to one of us. Pet-Peeves: “Stay in place when someone comes to the door. He wants to know who is at the door and greet them all.” Favorite Toy: A little stuffed tree with three little chipmunks…
Austin Dog Training – Goofy But Strong Mutt Wants to Make Army Dad Proud!
Client’s Name: Amanda Dog’s Name: “Copper” NOT Cooper City: Austin, TX 78704 Breed: Mutt Likes: “To play, run and be energetic.” Pet-Peeves: “To listen. Very adventurous and distracts easily.” Favorite Toy: Flat duck and fox without stuffing, fetches and chews on it. Favorite Treat: Anything Favorite Walk: Dog park but I am…
Austin Dog Training – Hyper Pulling Gorgeous Dalmation With A Beautiful Smile!
Client’s Name: Bob and Dianna Dog’s Name: “Chelsea” City: Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Breed: Dalmation Likes: “Chelsea loves for you to throw her ball and she brings it back, doesn’t let go of it but she brings it back. She loves about anybody and anything. And she loves to take walks. She will always…
Austin Dog Training – Very Strong But Loving and Sometimes Aggressive Coon Hound Mix!
Client’s Name: Angie Dog’s Name: “Kobi” City: Pflugerville, TX 78660 Breed: Hound mix Likes: Eat, follow scents, run, car rides, playscapes at parks. Pet-Peeves: “Baths – he doesn’t like getting splashed. Sprinklers – he doesn’t like getting wet. Swim – he doesn’t know how to yet. Getting brushed – perhaps the sound it makes.”…
Dog Training Austin – Please Come Here Toy Schnauzers
Client’s Name: Robyn and Dyann Dog’s Name: “Chocky” & “Becker” City: Austin, TX 78739 Breed: Toy Schnauzer Likes: They love to play with each other, to play in the backyard, and swim in the pool! Their most favorite thing is to pull up worms and eat them! Pet-Peeves: They don’t like to come inside from…
Dog Training Austin – Happy Crazy Chewy Collie Lab Puppy
Client’s Name: Carolyn Dog’s Name: “Ollie” City: Austin, TX 78731 Breed: Lab / Collie Mix Pound Puppy Likes: Ollie likes to stretch and take his time waking up, like his Mom. He likes to play in the dewy morning grass, hiding, chasing empty milk cartons or a large broom. Otherwise, he likes to chew on…
How We Attribute Human Emotions to Dogs
Anthropomorphize an·thro·po·mor·prize [an-thruh-puh-mawr-fahyz] :to ascribe human form or attributes to (an animal, plant, material object, etc.). Everyone who has ever owned a dog has done it (I’ve done it) – Made some sort of comment regarding how their dog is acting, how he is feeling or how he is behaving which in turn makes the…
Austin Dog Training – Puppy English Bulldog Starting Life Off Right!
Client’s Name: Luke & Carrie Dog’s Name: “Willie” City: Austin, TX 78701 Breed: Purebred English Bulldog Puppy Likes: Playing and biting! Pet-Peeves: Obey. He is a stubborn bulldog! Favorite Toy: Willie loves to destroy paper grocery bags. Favorite Treat: ANYTHING edible! Favorite Walk: Likes to sit on the curb and watch the world go…
Austin Dog Training – Lab/Greyhound Mix Tells Mom And Dad When It’s Time To Go For A Walk
Client’s Name: Collin and Doran Dog’s Name: “Axel” City: Austin, TX 78757 Breed: Lab/Greyhound Mix Likes: “Have play dates with all his friends. Greet new people at the door. Give kisses.” Pet-Peeves: “Sleeping in his own bed. He likes to be right in between us when we sleep. Vacuums” Favorite Toy: “Rope (tug) Tennis…
How To Communicate With Your Dog
What is communication with a dog? Clear communication is the corner stone for the longevity of any healthy relationship, including the relationship we have with our dogs. While it can be argued that spoken language is the common form of communication used throughout the world among humans, such is not the case with our dogs….
Austin Dog Training – Chocolate Lab Loves To Swim and Pull But Needs Better Manners
Client’s Name: Ryan and Beth Dog’s Name: “Tripp” City: Austin, TX 78750 Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever Likes: “Tripp loves to go swimming!” Pet-Peeves: “Tripp’s least favorite thing in the world is getting hot. He would walk a mile out of the way just to be in the shade!” Favorite Toy: “Plush toys are going…
Austin Dog Training – Mix Breed Dog Wants To Run, Run, Run And Chew, Chew Chew!
Client’s Name: Derrick Dog’s Name: “Watson” City: Pflugerville, TX 78660 Breed: Mix Breed Likes: “He likes to get in your face and lick you…a lot.” Pet-Peeves: “Car rides…let’s just say he doesn’t have the stomach for it.” Favorite Toy: “His duck Mr. Quacks III. He REALLY gets into ripping it to shreds.” Favorite Treat: Bacon…
Back To School Dog Bite Prevetion on Fox News 7 Austin
Today Fox News 7 Austin contacted Sit Means Sit Austin to discuss how to keep kids safe when walking to school and the child comes across a strange and potentially dangerous dog. Sit Means Sit Austin has partnered with the non-profit Doggon Safe to provide dog bite prevention education. Doggone Safe member Troy Pfeifer is…
Dog Training Austin – Chance Needs Another Chance to Stop Barking Bichon Frisee
Client’s Name: Boyd & Kitty Dog’s Name: “Chance” City: Austin, TX 78759 Breed: Purebred Bichon Frisee Likes: Chance likes to play chase and keep-away with his toy. He also likes to try to frighten away the postman and UPS trucks. Most of all, he likes to go for rides in the car. Pet-Peeves: Chance doesn’t…
Austin Dog Training – Golden Retriever Just Wants To Be A Lap Dog!
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Austin Dog Training – Staffie/Pit Mix Ready to Listen and Learn
Client’s Name: Miste Dog’s Name: “Brangie” or “Littles” City: Austin, TX 78704 Breed: Staffie/Pit Mix Likes:Brangie loves to run Matrix-style up the fence as she chases squirrels out of the backyard. Pet-Peeves: Brangie is a land mammal. She hates swimming. Favorite Toy: Bones! And she manages to chew every bone into a shank. Favorite…
Austin Dog Training Interview Regarding Dog Attacks
Sit Means Sit Austin dog training was interviewed by Fox News this week asking my opinion about if a dog bites a person should that dog always be destroyed. Of course, my answer is no, not always and not in most cases – if the owner will address the problem. Most dogs can be rehabilitated…
Austin Dog Training – Purebred Beagle “Help, My Ears Are Too Big For Me!”
Client’s Name: Ryan and Amy Dog’s Name: “Lexi” City: Round Rock, TX 78665 Breed: Purebred Beagle Likes: Lexi loves to have her belly rubbed! Pet-Peeves: She doesn’t like listening very much! And hates that her ears are so big they get wet when she drinks from her water dish! Favorite Toy: Lexi loves her squeaky…
Austin Dog Training – Pug/Beagle Mix is a Fast Learner and Star Student!
Client’s Name: Cyr Dog’s Name: “Chaz” City: Austin, TX 78726 Breed: Pug/Beagle Mix Likes: “Go for a walk, go in the car, play” Pet-Peeves: He won’t go to the bathroom in the back yard! Favorite Toy: Squeaky toes – his fox; likes to run away with it. Favorite Treat: Duck and yam Favorite Walk: Anyplace…
Dog Training Austin – Sweet and Goofy Flat Coated Retriever Mix Just Wants to Please
Client’s Name: Jessica and Donovan Dog’s Name: “Franklin Sue” City: Austin, TX 78704 Breed: Flat-Coated Retriever Mix Likes: Franklin Sue likes to swim, play keep-away, and snack on fruit and puppy treats. She is fond of afternoon naps and long early morning walks. Pet-Peeves: She hates statues of bulls and hippies with guitars… a…