Leapers & Leash Pullers Class Starts 7/25 - NOW 20% OFF!
It's not too late to join this special topics class, starting July 25th. This specialized class focuses exclusively on solving two of the most common issues among dog owners, jumping on people and pulling on leash.
Teach your dog how to always keep “four on the floor,” greet people politely and walk nicely on a loose leash, all with positive and fun methods. Tuesdays at 8:00-8:50pm, July 25th to August 22nd (no class 8/8). Class is held at the Affton Community Center, 9801 MacKenzie Rd, St. Louis 63123.
Regular price is $100, but if you register by 7/17 you'll receive 20% off (special price = $80). Click here to learn more about this special topics class and to register. Hope to see you there!
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"Guy Walks Into a Bar"... Alternatives to Doggy Confrontation
So if you've spent any time with your dog attached to a 20 foot cotton lead, in a nice little park in Webster Groves, running away from other dogs, you've probably heard my "guy walks into a bar" analogy. Yes, it starts like a bad joke that should be followed up with a priest and a rabbi, except it doesn't really have a punchline.
Seriously though, for those lucky ones who haven't heard, you might ask what's the significance? Often times I'll break out my "guy in a bar" routine to help dog owners identify with how their dog might be feeling when faced with challenging situations.
We've all had one of those days, right?...
Maybe it's a Friday morning and you're headed into work. It should be an easy breezy commute being at the end of the work week, but instead, you hit a major wreck on 270 (or your own nemesis highway) causing you to be 30 minutes late. Setback #1...
Once you get to work, you get settled and immediately get confronted by your boss who asks you to re-run your TPS report, which will take half the day, which you had already turned in yesterday - ahead of schedule. Setback #2... Read more
Images courtesy of BarkPost.com
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Treat Hack: Dogs with Allergies & Special Diets
When you are training positively, it's a given that you'll be dispensing a lot of small, meaty treats to your dog for good behavior. But what if your dog is allergic to common proteins, like Chicken, Beef and Lamb?
Or worse, what if you are strictly limited to feeding your dog one type of food... and that's it? Concepts like "low-value vs. high-value" get thrown out the window rather quickly when you're strictly limited to kibble as treats.
Dogs with Protein Allergies
The great news is that, in the last few years, pet food manufacturers have recognized that allergies to best-selling proteins are becoming more and more common and have started making novel proteins available. It's not uncommon now to find proteins like rabbit, venison and even alligator available in your local pet specialty store.
A word of caution: Always read the ingredient label. Just because a treat lists the primary protein on the front of the package, be sure to read the full ingredient list. It's not uncommon that some treats might include other protein sources, like chicken fat, that could cause an allergic reaction in our dog... Read more
Images courtesy of DogingtonPost.com
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Dog-centric Events!
Check out these upcoming local events for you and your pup or that benefit some great local pet-friendly, non-profit organizations.
Grand Opening Weekend Treats Unleashed
Saturday, July 15th & Sunday, July 16th
Treats Unleashed CWE and Kirkwood locations
Free samples, giveaways, caricaturists, DJ and more!
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Paddle Board with Your Dog!
Fitness with Fido & SUP St.Louis
Sunday, July 16th 10:00 AM
Simpson Lake
1234 Marshall Road
63088 Valley Park, MO
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Dog Day Fridays - Urban Chestnut
Friday, July 21st 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
(and every other Friday 'til 9/15)
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
4465 Manchester Ave.
63110 St. Louis , MO
Beer, food and live music with your dog
20% of all sales benefit a different, featured non-profit animal organization each week!
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Food Trucks and Glo Bingo
Saturday, August 26th 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Benefits Gateway Pet Guardians
IBEW Local One
5850 Elizabeth Ave.
63110 St. Louis , MO
Food trucks, adoptable pets, live music, and then Glo Bingo!
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Image courtesy of Dogtime.com
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