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I suppose this post will upset some people. I do not mean it to. My observations in this case are not scientific but rather just based on my experience, so I hope you will just take it as an interesting read… So what? Dogs are adaptable. Why would that upset me? We take in board…

  Client’s Name: Wendy Dog’s Name: “Jasper” City: Austin, TX 78704 Breed: Purebred Doberman Likes: Jasper loves to harass his big brother Hank.  He plays at 100% full steam, chewing, tugging, jumping, wrestling, then passes out. He’s a clown to be sure. Pet-Peeves: He hates to have his nails dremeled. Can’t say I blame him……

  Client’s Name: Wayne Dog’s Name: “Sadie Frost” City: Austin, TX 78731 Breed: Pure Breed Great Pyrenees Likes: Sadie likes to take short runs on her leash next to my bicycle with frequent stops to sniff the lawns and bushes.  She also likes to ride in the doggie trailer I pull behind my bicycle so…

Client’s Name: Sara & Rusty Dog’s Name: “Tofu” City: Austin, TX 78704 Breed: Rescued Pit Mix Likes: Play with her stuffed monkey and bite daddy’s shorts. Pet-Peeves: She doesn’t like to pay attention or do anything she doesn’t want to do. Favorite Toy: Stuffed monkey. She shreds it and sleeps with it. Favorite Treat: Not…

Client’s Name: Jim & Kim Dog’s Name: “Max” or “Maximus Aurelius the Gladiator Dog / Max” City: Austin, TX 78704 Breed: Rescued “Shlaberpit” = mutt Likes: Jump, chew, claw, fetch and very touchey. Loves walks and just about anything when he’s got his parents attention. Pet-Peeves: Absolutely won’t let me balance a milk bone on…

Client’s Name: Peter & Andrea Dog’s Name: “Hazel” City: Austin, TX 78745 Breed: Rescued Border Collie/Cute Dog Mix Likes: Hazel loves spending time with her family, chasing cats and tennis balls, and sitting on chairs and couches like all her people friends. Pet-Peeves: Hazel loves to explore, but doesn’t always listen to her parents when…

Client’s Name: Michael Dog’s Name: “Oscar” City: Austin, TX 78753 Breed: Purebred Dachshund Likes: Sleep/rest Pet-Peeves: Listening to commands. Favorite Toy: Anything chewable Favorite Treat: Meat, beef Favorite Walk: Mostly around the block, he hasn’t been much anywhere of else. Best Trick: None Arrival Story: I’ve always wanted a wiener dog, and we got him…

Client’s Name: Karen Dog’s Name: “Buddy” City: Austin, TX 78737 Breed: Purebred Labradoodle Likes: Bun-bun the squeaky dog toy Pet-Peeves: Strangers in his house Favorite Toy: Bun-bun Favorite Treat: Milk-bones Favorite Walk: 2 Mile loop in Highpointe Best Trick: Kisses on demand Arrival Story: I arrived home in time for my Grandma’s 70th birthday. Why…

Client’s Name: Martha Dog’s Name: “Scout” City: Austin, TX 78745 Breed: Rescued Black &Tan Coonhound Likes: Snacks, naps, walks, and snuggling Pet-Peeves: Cats and Squirrels Favorite Toy: Stuffed blue bone Favorite Treat: Cheese Favorite Walk: Town Lake Best Trick: Looking cute Arrival Story: Scout was one of eight born in Bay Town. The litter was…

          Client’s Name: Mary Dog’s Name: “Bella” (Bella-Bear or Bellaboo, or Big Girl). City: Kyle, TX 78640 Breed: Purebred/Family Breeder Great Pyrenees Likes: Running and playing with Mary and her grandchild and anyone really — loads of friends and relatives. Best love to play with other dogs: Best dog pals are:…

Kacey came to us at Sit Means Sit Austin as a two week board and train. She is a great dog but she was overly anxious and jumpy and would risk hurting children or Dell’s mom because she did not know when to play and when to just hang out with the family. Kacey also…

Client’s Name: Nicole Dog’s Name: “Harley” City: Round Rock, TX 78681 Breed: Purebred Miniature Schnauzer Likes: Back rubs, walks and treats Pet-Peeves: Door bell and cats Favorite Toy: Stuffed animals Favorite Treat: There is not a treat he does not like! Favorite Walk: Turkey Creek Best Trick: High Five Arrival Story: I got Harley the…

Client’s Name: Shauna Dog’s Name: “Yoda” City: Austin, TX 78741 Breed: Purebred Chihuahua Likes: Cuddling with mom, going outside, sitting in mom’s lap Pet-Peeves: Air drums and company. Favorite Toy: Halloween Bear Favorite Treat: Bacon treats Favorite Walk: Used to be Red Bud Isle Best Trick: Gives Kisses (if he likes you) Arrival Story: Why…

Client’s Name: Bill Dog’s Name: “Frankenstien” City: Austin, TX 78741 Breed: Rescued Pug Likes: Stuffed toys, bacon and face pulls Pet-Peeves: Noise and fast movements! Favorite Toy: Pug Toy Favorite Treat: Bacon treats Favorite Walk: Around the lake Best Trick: Catching things Arrival Story: Rescued from a puppy mill. Why Training / Sit Means Sit:…

Client’s Name: Marilyn Dog’s Name: “Blue” City: Austin, TX 78732 Breed: Rescued Doxie-Poo mix and more? Likes: Playing fetch Pet-Peeves: Workmen, water, doorbells! Favorite Toy: Fuzzy fox with squeaker Favorite Treat: Mellow Mutt (chicken breast), but I will also eat the stuffing out of toys so don’t leave them laying around! Favorite Walk: Anywhere Best…

Client’s Name: Kendra and Kids Dog’s Name: “Max” City: Austin, TX 78737 Breed: Purebred Yellow Lab Likes: Rawhide bones and chewing Pet-Peeves: Being pulled on the leash! Favorite Toy: Wiffle Balls. Favorite Treat: Rawhide Bones Favorite Walk: Around the neighborhood Best Trick: Nothing Yet – but I  did learn to “roll over” at my second…

Growing up my family never had dogs.  All we ever had were goldfish and that was always one at a time. When Troy and I got married over 14 years ago, he told me he wanted a dog. Of course what did I do? I flipped out! I had no idea how to take care…

              Client’s Name: Wendy Dog’s Name: “Luke” City: Austin, TX 78735 Breed: Purebred Coton De Tulear Likes: Toys that squeak, doggy treats, people, playing with dogs Pet-Peeves: Pooping outside by himself, being alone outside               Favorite Toy: Mr. Monkey – well, maybe it…

  Client’s Name: Jeanne & Corey Dog’s Name: “Maybelle”, “Mei-Mei” & “Rocket” City: Austin, TX 78733 Breed: Chocolate Lab, Chihuahua, Rat Terrier Likes: Maybelle: Pets, walks, cats, dogs, and food (okay, everything) Mei-Mei: Sleeping under the covers. Rocket: My momma Pet-Peeves: Maybelle: Neighbor watering lawn Mei-Mei: Other dogs. Rocket: Touching my butt, other dogs.  …

Austin, TX. – Sit Means Sit Austin classes not only include dog training and behavioral problem solving, but they’ve now added a ‘Check Your Pet’ feature to their group classes on behalf of Chase Away K9 Cancer! Chase Away K9 Cancer launched the official ‘Check Your Pet Day’ to help pet owners be more aware…

Client’s Name: Mark & Ashley Dog’s Name: “Kahlua” City: Round Rock, TX 78665 Breed: Shorkie Tzu or Shih Tzu Yorkie Likes: Socks, balls, fetch, treats, rope Pet-Peeves: The hair dryer, broom or vacuum Favorite Toy: Ball Favorite Treat: Anything beef flavored Favorite Walk: Anywhere Best Trick: “Pretty” aka beg Arrival Story: Mark saw her at…

It is always interesting and a bit frustrating to me when I hear people say they think putting their dog in a crate is “mean”. Or when people have a crate trained puppy, but when the dog “gets old enough” they remove the crate from the dogs life. Crates, unless used incorrectly, are a good…

Client’s Name: Chris & Kati Dog’s Name: “Kaia” City: Austin, TX 78735 Breed: Purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback Likes: She likes to get love and to beat up on her brother. Walks and runs are great too! Pet-Peeves: Her brother sometimes. Favorite Toy: She is not too big on toys. Favorite Treat: Almonds – dog treats are…

At long last the Sit Means Sit Austin dog training “Dog Mobile” is on the road. We wanted to make sure our dogs and our client’s dogs could travel in style, comfort and safety. The new “Puppy Mobile” includes a redundant 110v air conditioning system to ensure the dogs are nice and cool during the…

Client’s Name: Josh & Tracy Dog’s Name: “Ella” City: Austin, TX 78726 Breed: Purebred Chocolate Lab Likes: Tug ropes, bones, chewing toes Pet-Peeves: Reflection in glass Favorite Toy: Stuffed monkey Favorite Treat: ICE – hey at least it is cold and cheep! Favorite Walk: She doesn’t really go on too many walks yet – so…

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Client’s Name: Bill Dog’s Name: “Buster” City: Austin, TX 78704 Breed: Chocolate Lab / Pitbull Mix Likes: Food, People, Dogs, okay, well ANYTHING Pet-Peeves: None Favorite Toy: Rope, but he will play with and chew on anything. Favorite Treat: Beef Tendons Favorite Walk: Zilker Park Best Trick: Fetches Arrival Story: I got him from Thundering…

Client’s Name: Nick and Nicky Dog’s Name: “Aspen” & “Brody” City: Round Rock, TX 78665 Breed: Purebred Rescued Boxers Likes: Aspen: Ball Brody: Water bottle Pet-Peeves: Sometimes each other – but we are going to work on that. Favorite Toy: Aspen: Ball Brody: Water bottle Favorite Treat: Bacon Dog Treats Favorite Walk: Anywhere Best Trick:None…

Client’s Name: Jamie & Page Dog’s Name: “Layla” City: Cedar Park, TX 78703 Breed: German Shepherd Dog / may Golden Retriever Mix? Likes: Chasing balls, water, air conditioning vents, licking people Pet-Peeves: Children, leashes. Favorite Toy: Orange Balls. Favorite Treat: Greenies Favorite Walk: Red Bud dog park! Best Trick: Wrapping herself up in the bedroom…

Client’s Name: Sharon Dog’s Name: “Lillie” City: Cedar Park, TX 78613 Breed: Purebred Weimaraner Likes: Food, walks, playing Frisbee Pet-Peeves: Other dogs, squirrels Favorite Toy: Bones Favorite Treat: Any treat Favorite Walk: Anywhere but she especially likes Brushy Creek! Best Trick: She can put a treat on her nose and she will leave it until…