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Dogs are incredibly loyal, caring, and fun companions to have. As many dog owners know, owning a dog can change your life for the better. There’s nothing quite like loving an animal unconditionally and receiving their unconditional love in return! Animals and humans undoubtedly have a special connection, so naturally they make great service animals….

One of our favorite ways to spend a summer day is by exploring with our dogs. Luckily, Portland has plenty of off-leash dog parks for you to do just that. When the weather is nice and your canine companion is sick of playing in the backyard, jump in the car and head over to one…

As soon as it starts warming up, we instantly start craving some icy cool treats to cool down. Luckily, we have ice water, ice cream, popsicles, and all other kinds of cold foods to stop us from overheating, but what about our dogs? They want in on the icy summer treats, too, after all! The…

Mark your calendars! Portland Undy RunWalk is a dog-friendly event taking place from 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM on June 15 in Portland’s own Wilammette Park. As the name suggests, the National Undy RunWalk is a chance to run or walk in your underwear! The event was started by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to provide…

No matter how many times you wash your dog and try to prevent them from hanging out in mud puddles and other dirty places, they’ll just keep going back for more! If your dog has a particular knack for getting dirty, it can be expensive to keep visiting the groomer. That’s why we’ve come up…

Taking your dog for walks down your same route and to the same parks over and over again can get boring for you and your pooch. Why not change things up a bit while getting to explore the beautiful city of Portland? Here are some excellent dog-friendly activities for you to spend some time exploring…

You may think you can toss your dog’s food into a bowl of any size, shape, or material, but as it turns out, different dogs have different needs when it comes to their food bowls. There are many types of dog bowls to choose from, so how do you decide which to get? Our guide…

Portland is a beautiful, quirky, and exciting city to explore, made even better by the availability of dog-friendly hotels! As all dog owners know, traveling with our furry friends makes trips easier and more pleasant. Check out these perfect spots in Portland for you and your dog to enjoy. The Mark Spencer Hotel Located in…

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…

If you are reading this, you are probably thinking about getting a puppy or may have recently adopted one and want to know how to properly care for and raise your puppy. Understanding how a puppy grows and develops is essential, so that you can know what to look for and put your time and…

With five dogs who love to chew, finding toys that would last longer than a day is a real challenge. Over the years we have gone through pretty much every so called “tough” toy on the market. For the most part they each had the same two issues: “tough” meant that they could only withstand…

As many of you know, we work with lots of different types of dogs with many different behavioral issues. One of the most common issues we work with is dogs that have aggression whether it is towards people or other dogs. Part of dealing with a dog that has aggression is to be aware of…

It is a good idea to get into the habit of checking out your pup health and well-being once a week. What we mean by “checking out” your pup is: doing a full dog inspection from head to tail and by making note of anything that is out of the ordinary. By doing so, you…

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…