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Learn more about our successes, our struggles, and what we have learned from our clients at The Freckled Paw.
Meet the Cat with Charlotte and Forge
It’s the age-old battle. Cats vs Dogs. Are you a cat person? A dog person? I’m going to let you in on a secret of mine. I don’t consider myself a “dog person” or a “cat person”. I love animals, always have, always will. Fur or feathers, slimy or scaly, it doesn’t...
To Pet or not to Pet. We answer the question!
Imagine this... You are out enjoying a day at the park with your family. Suddenly, a stranger runs up and asks if they can touch your child. Your response would obviously be no. So why is the answer different when it comes to our dogs? There is a notion that all dogs...
Beyond Training: Rewarding Effort
Many Training classes want to see your dog succeed so they teach you how to get your dog to the behavior you want as quickly as possible. I am all about quick wins with my clients, but I also want them to understand how to move beyond the cookie in their hand. Also...
Firework Season: Start Prepping Now!
The Fourth of July and fire works are right around the corner. Pandemic and Social Distancing creates a bit of a different picture than we are used to this time of the year. The big, city wide firework displays have all been cancelled but, that means your neighbors...
What Happens when you Adopt A Hound Dog!
Funny, Affectionate, Adaptable Hound dogs make wonderful companions for those who are ready for their antics. They seem to be in their own world and to a degree they are! Hound parents need to be willing to step into the world as a hound sees it and be ready to go...
Dogs and Otters, the Similarities
Did you know your dog and an otter learn the same way? Hi guys, Callie here. If you’ve had the chance to talk to me, you probably know that I previously worked as a zookeeper before sidestepping into dog training (I like to talk about all of my critters from my old...
Virtual Dog Training: Impractical or the Best Thing to Happen?
Corona Virus Stay at home orders Homeschooling We are about sick of it and ready to get on with life. At The Freckled Paw, we miss our clients, snuggles from your dog, and watching the lightbulb moments as we work together. Our dogs are sick of us being home. (If we...
Successful Nail Trims: WITHOUT a Peanut Butter Face!
Successfully trim your dog's nails without peanut butter on your face Most of you have seen the video floating around the internet about the woman who spread peanut butter on her head to help her dog with a nail trim. I am not going to tell you what a terrible idea...
Quarantine: Separation Anxiety Edition
Did you bring home a puppy before the chaos started? How about adopt a new dog into your family since you were going to be working from home for the foreseeable future? Congratulations on your new addition! We are thrilled that you have a new family member in your...
Successful Virus Quarantine: Dog Edition
Some of us are headed into week three of quarantine here in the US. That's three weeks of uncertainty, figuring out this "new normal" routine. On top of "stay at home" orders, many of you are now working from home, homeschooling your kids, and trying to keep up with...
Dog Training: A reflection on 2019
So often this year I was the second, (third or fourth) trainer that people had seen or asked for help for their dog. That's okay, I am not the trainer for everyone, that's why there are more than one of us! Unfortunately for some of these people, the first trainer...
Teaching manners
What is one of the things that is sure to embarrass dog owners? Their dogs jumping on people. Whether it be when someone comes into the home or when saying hello to somebody on a walk, seeing those front paws fly into the air usually causes owners to turn red. Our...
K.I.S.S. Loose leash walking success!
Walking our dogs is the first thing that most people say when asked "what activities do you do with your dog?" For those who have easy to handle dogs, walking is a stroll through the neighborhood. There are dog owners, however, who dread taking their dogs out in...