Did you know walking your dog is more than just exercise? Walking your dog is filled with several benefits that not only apply to them but to you as well!I’ll be honest, years ago as a high-performing athlete in skier cross, rugby, mountain biking, and trail running, I thought walking was boring and didn’t consider it a proper way to exercise. I feel the need…the need for speed! I worked hard to train my dogs to be off-leash so they could run and run and run! As I aged and perfect fitness eluded … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Walking Your Dog
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Children’s Bite Prevention Seminars
Children's Bite Prevention Seminar with Professional Dog Trainer, Camellia Saunderson, and Buddy the tripod Dogs are largely misunderstood by humans, especially children. To a dog, biting is a normal way of communicating when nothing else has worked. Too often we hear that a dog has bitten a person 'out of nowhere,' when more often than not, we have simply failed to read the dog's signs of discomfort before it happened. Our children's bite prevention seminars focus on fun, … [Read more...] about Children’s Bite Prevention Seminars
Don’t Worry, He’s Friendly (he’s never bitten before)
Don't worry, he's friendly; he's never bitten before. Famous last words that many of us have heard time and time again. As a dog trainer, I look back on the many times I have taken other people's word on this and honestly cannot believe that I haven't found myself in more trouble. These days, I consult with numerous dogs of varying degrees of dominance and aggression every week, making a point to ensure each one is secured properly on lead, never taking a moment to 'get to know' any dog by … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry, He’s Friendly (he’s never bitten before)