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Greetings!
It's been raining so much here in South Carolina lately, the yard has been quite soggy for potty breaks. Luckily my boys don't seem to mind, but if your dog has issues with rainy days, check out my tips in this issue.
You'll also catch up with us in the news and on the road, learn the signs of heat stroke in dogs, and get our latest class schedule. And if you haven't updated your contact list with our new phone number, please do!
Stay dry ... and please give your dogs cookies from me!
 | Teoti, Sawyer, Finian & Logan
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Teoti Anderson, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTPPawsitive Results, LLC
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Class Schedule
It's never too late to train your dog! Start today with Pawsitive Results!
Friarsgate Park, Irmo
Class begins Tuesday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Tri-City Leisure Center, West Columbia
Class begins Thursday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Class is full. Now taking names for the waiting list.
Tri-City Leisure Center, West Columbia
Class begins Thursday, August 1 at 8:30 p.m.
Now taking registration!
Please note: This class will be only offered once this year ... and it's the prerequisite for our NEW Rally for More Fun class!
Times not work for you? Check out our future schedule.
We offer a variety of training packages in the convenience of your home. From getting puppies off to a great start to helping with fear and aggression, call us for private lessons.
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Complainin' in the Rain
Does your dog balk at going outside when the weather gets soggy? You can't really blame her ... we usually venture out with an umbrella or raincoat. Your dog doesn't!
Here are some tips for helping Fido cope with stormy weather:
- Small dogs can be especially fussy about pottying in the rain. They are lower to the ground, so they are deeper in puddles! If they have eyes that protrude, the rain can also hurt when it pelts down on them. Make sure your lawn grass is cut short, and go ahead and consider holding an umbrella for your little dog. You may feel a little silly, but that's better than cleaning up accidents in the house!
- Give your dog extra time to potty outdoors. They may feel like they need to shake off water while they find the right spot, so this will take a bit longer than usual. Just be patient and persistent. Give your dog her cue to eliminate and wait for her to do so.
- When your dog does eliminate outside, make a huge fuss over the deed. Praise and reward your dog with a delicious treat. Make it worthwhile for your dog to go out in the rain!
- Make sure you monitor your yard for potentially dangerous mushrooms that can pop up with sustained rainfall. Watch your dog so she doesn't eat them and get sick.
- Please avoid taking your dog outside during a thunderstorm. Wait until lightning and thunder eases before going out.
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About Pawsitive Results, LLC Pawsitive Results, LLC offers reward-based group dog training classes in Irmo and West Columbia, SC., as well as private lessons. Owner Teoti Anderson is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and author who also gives popular workshops across the country to dog trainers and pet owners.
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In the News & On the Road
Teoti Anderson was quoted in the magazine Training Secrets for Bully Breeds on how to choose a good trainer.
Teoti and Phyllis Beasley headed to McCormick, S.C.at the end of June to give a presentation to volunteers at the McCormick Humane Society on understanding canine behavior. Participants learned how to recognize stress and fear in dogs, and the truth behind common dog behavior myths regarding dominance and aggression. |
Please Update Your Contact List
Please make note of our new phone number: 803-334-0174
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Ask the Trainer
Q: I want to take a group class, but my dog doesn't get along with other dogs. Do you think private lessons would be better?
A: Yes. In order to qualify for our group classes, dogs must be completely friendly towards people and other dogs. This is for the safety of you, your dog and other class participants.
Plus, if a dog is so stressed that he feels a need to act aggressively, he is not able to learn effectively. So you would not be getting your money's worth with a group class, as your dog would not be comfortable enough to learn at his best. We've found that aggression cases are best handled in the dog's home environment. With progress, you may be able to attend a future group class.
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