Monthly Archives July 2025

Your dog, Treat Expert

Treats are an important part of teaching your dog new skills, but it can be hard to know what treats to use for your dog. When training, it is important to choose appropriate reinforcement for the learner so that they are motivated to keep learning but still able to think clearly while we are attempting to teach. There are many variables that go into choosing treats, here are a few tips that can get you started on the road to training success. No two dogs will have all of the same preferences. Pay attention to what your dog seems to
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Did I adopt a kitten… or a T-Rex?

Have you heard of the “T-Rex phase” of kitten-hood? It’s called this because kittens will sometimes stand up on their back legs, batting at things with their tiny front legs, running like crazy, much like a stampeding T-Rex. We use this phrase to describe the “terrible two’s” period of a kitten’s life, usually between eight weeks/three months to two years old, typically peaking at ten months. The age at which this phase happens and how long it lasts strongly depends on previous socialization and what they learned from mama, littermates and the humans they’ve interacted with. How did people play
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Sully is Living the Good Life!

We adopted Sully at the beginning of March. He has been such a joy and has added so much happiness to our lives. He has been doing great adjusting to his new home. Lying on the couch is his favorite thing in the whole world–and it’s where he spends most of his time. He’s been enjoying lots of chew toys, treats and long walks. He loves exploring new walking trails and taking in all the smells! We are so happy to have Sully in our lives and are so glad we adopted him. Sully
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