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Dog Safety Tip: Protect Your Pup in Cold Weather

As the cold weather sets in, it’s very important for pet owners to take the proper precautions to protect our furry friends. This is precisely why we’re devoting today’s post to protecting pets in the winter months. While some of these tips are more obvious than other, we urge you to take each into account…

Selecting the Right Dog Breed for Your Family

Whether rescuing or purchasing a pup, it’s extremely important to select the breed with care. Though no two dogs are the same, breeds do have certain characteristics that make them unique. From the timid to the rambunctious, the active to the lazy, it’s your responsibly to select a dog that will naturally acclimate to your…

Teaching Your Dog to Stay: Understanding the Implied Command for Dogs

Helping your dog understand a stay command is a fundamental part of the training process. In fact, your dog should “stay” following any command. From “come” to “sit” or “heal,” your dog should hold their place until released. This is where the “implied stay” comes into play. If you are just getting started check out…

Dog Friendly Denver: Get Out and Play this Fall

As the summer comes to an end, there are still so many opportunities to get out and enjoy the fall weather before winter arrives. Looking for a fun, dog friendly activity in Denver or the surrounding areas? Why not check out one of these?   31st Annual Summerset Festival This annual festival is a chance…

Preventing and Treating An Overheating Dog

Protecting our furry friends from overheating is extremely important in the warm summer months. Dogs suffer heatstroke when they are unable to regulate their body temperature. Be sure to avoid exposing your pet to extreme temperatures for extended periods of time. The amount of time your pet can bare the elements is dependent on their…

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Understanding the Release Dog Command

At  Sit Means Sit South Denver we have the pleasure of working with all ages and breeds of dogs each and every day. While no two animals are alike, we use many of the same fundamental dog training commands with each of the dogs we train. In today’s training corner we are going to discuss…