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It's always so hard the first time you have to leave your Pooch when you have to go out of town or don't want to leave them alone during the day while you are at work. We have many helpful suggestions about finding the perfect place for your pal, so just click here for advice and the latest Playful Pooch news. We would be happy to set up a tour and schedule your dog for a group play evaluation to assure that your pooch's boarding or daycare visit is stress-free and fun!
Liffey
Liffey is a one-year old Golden Retriever that has a boyfriend named Henry. She follows him around like a love-struck teenager and Henry patiently accepts this adoration! Liffey was born blind but does extremely well in playtime. Her other senses guide her through the playground and she's never at a loss for friends to play with...especially if Henry is around!
Playful Pooch is a Member
Have confidence that your pooch is at safe place with Playful Pooch, a proud member of the Pet Care Services Association (formerly known as ABKA - the American Boarding Kennel Association).
Is Your Dog Feeling Lonely?
Many owners are unaware that their dog may be suffering from isolation. Dogs are highly social animals and crave interaction with living beings. This interaction is a necessity for a well balanced dog. A dog who stays alone for 8 hours may seem fine when you get home, but being alone for so long can create rather inconvenient behavior problems. Studies show that most dogs respond well to four or five hours of isolation, but not for longer times.
If you have to be gone all day consider taking your dog to doggie daycare. Sometimes one day at doggie day care will wear your dog out for a couple of days. Also make sure that you set an hour or two aside every day for your dog. During this time, play is vital - not only games they like to play but getting on all fours with them as well. Many people will not take their dogs out and about because they lack acceptable manners to go outside the home. To cure this problem consider enrolling them into a small training group that will help teach them basic commands and social skills that will make it enjoyable to take your dog on walks or weekend outings.
Simply put, be sure to include your pup in your outside activities and provide them with the social structure they are unable to provide for themselves. Doing this will keep a smile on your dogs face and yours too!
If you are interested in receiving information about individual or semi-private training classes, please call Mindy Javis of Noble Beast Pet Services at 303-523-8582. Mindy works with us and conducts her classes at convenient times during the evenings and weekends at Playful Pooch.
The Importance of Training Your Dog
Many of us adopt our dogs when they are young puppies, or even when they are a little older from a local dog shelter. They look so cute, with their happy faces and wagging tails....and then we take them home and discover some things about our pals that aren't so cute! Maybe they bark excessively, or chew on shoes or furniture or become extremely upset when we leave them at home. Just think of Marley, from the famous book and movie, and you'll know what we are talking about. In fact, a recent study by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) found that nearly 30% of all dogs
are put up for adoption due to behavioral problems.
We can offer you a solution to those problems and make sure that you enjoy every minute with your dog. This will also help your pal become comfortable with situations that are stressful to them. We have small group classes that last for seven weeks, with the final session in your home. These classes range from basic training for puppies or older dogs, classes to help dogs become certified for therapy work and classes for dogs that just want to have fun and learn all kinds of tricks! We also provide individual training in the privacy of your home.
Class information is provided below but feel free to call us today for more information.
Dog Obedience Classes
SEMI PRIVATE CLASSES START MID JANUARY
Classes are limited to 4 dogs per class and cost $150. Make Your Reservations Now!
SATURDAYS from 10:30-11:30 am - FREE PUPPY PLAY DAY! Yes, it's free! Come down to the Pooch and let your little pup romp, play, run and wrestle for an hour with other pups. Great for socialization, and let's admit it, who doesn't want a room full of adorable puppies!
MONDAY (Starts 1/18 at 6:30 pm) - Noble Beast Trick Class is Fun for all! Your dog will learn basic tricks such as bow, speak, crawl, roll over, shake or you can select one of your own! The sky is the limit in this six week class!
TUESDAY (Starts 1/26 at 6:30 pm) - Canine Good Citizen class is advanced training for dogs who have been through formal training but need to brush up on doing cues and distance, duration and distractions. Dogs will receive a Canine Good Citizen certificate to allow them to go into therapy work. This is an 8 week class, with the final class in your home.
WEDNESDAYS (Starts 1/13 at 6:30 pm) - Good Dog Basic Beginner class is for dogs 6 months and older with all their shots, neutered or spayed and will learn the same things as the puppy class. This is the perfect class for dogs that have had no formal training. This is an 8 week class, with the final class in your home.
Our classes are taught by Mindy Jarvis, who is double certified in Obedience Training and certified in Problem Solving and Behavior Modification.