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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…
Dogs Are So Adaptable
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…
Austin Dog Training – I’m Nice Not Naughty!
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……
Austin Dog Training – Sweet But Stubborn Great Pyrenees
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…
Dog Training Austin – Deaf Pit Mix Learning to Have A Life Like Any Hearing Dog!
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…
Austin Dog Training – Here comes the crazy Shlaberpit
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…
Dog Training Austin – I Just Cannot Keep Still Rescued Border Collie Mix
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…
Dog Training Austin – I Want Training Too! Dachshund
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…
Dog Training Austin – Cuttley Cute Curly Puppy Labradoodle
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…
Dog Training Austin – Just a Puppy Black & Tan Coonhound
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…
Dog Training Austin – Just Try To Make Me Walk Great Pyrenees
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 the Tranformed Happy but Obedient Golden Doodle
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…
Dog Training Austin – Miniature Schnauzer Just Needs To Stop Biting and Barking
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…
Dog Training Austin – Fearful Agressive 6 year old Chihuahua
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…