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Learn more about our successes, our struggles, and what we have learned from our clients at The Freckled Paw.
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...
Our Favorite Things
Our Supply List! We put together a supply list for those of you on your training journey. Everyone loves getting an amazon package so we have created a list of things that we know and love to help curb (or encourage) your online spending. Most of these are amazon...
I am not against exercise
I want to clarify something from a previous post. If you would like to read that post first, you can find the link here: I don't walk my dogs. The most frequent time that I tell my clients to stop walking their dogs is when they are reacting to stuff outside. This...
The one thing you need to know about bringing home puppy!
Jon wrote our blog this week! He's become our puppy guru and has a great tip for all the new puppy folks out there! The one solution for most of your puppy problems! For many, the story of a puppy being "hard headed" and obstinate is all too familiar: "She just keeps...
Holiday Shopping Guide
Tis the season for Christmas shopping! For those of you that may not know me, I'm Keri and my dogs are Nala and Conway, plus, whatever foster we have at the time. Follow us on Instagram (@myperfectpitties) We also model for a few shops. Here are a few of...
I threaten to sell my dogs to the gypsies.
In the last week I have threatened to give Cargo back to her breeder twice, drop Pixie off at the BARC shed for adoption, and send Opie to live with his Nan in Northern Virginia. Some days are just frustrating. Days with dogs are no different. Yes, even as a dog...
I’m a dog trainer who doesn’t walk her dogs!
Its true. I don't walk my dogs. I have 3 dogs, and I don't walk them. Most dogs don't enjoy walking in a neighborhood, and mine are certainly no exception. When I tell this to many of my clients their jaws hit the floor. "You have to walk your dog for them to be...
I have a little secret for you!
No one wants to hear it. It can't be true. The winter holidays are right around the corner y'all! Are you are telling yourself, those pool parties were a disaster because of the crazy dog? Then the time to come up with a plan for your holiday get togethers is NOW....
Birthday Party for a 4 year old: A comparison to Dog Training
I was lucky enough to attend my favorite four year old's birthday party last weekend. This post is not about dog safety tips or parenting with dogs. These two are the best parents I have ever seen. (No unwanted parenting advice. I'll call you out.) This friend and I...
Fear and Fireworks
Fourth of July. Cookouts, campfires, family and friends. Panic inducing lights and sounds. All. Night. Long. For many of us, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, random tuesday nights with inconsiderate neighbors, mean long hours of watching your furry friend pace...
The Conflict of Expectation
In my last post, I wrote about my hobby: Dog Sports. In this post, I want to let you in on a bit of my human journey. When I was in my 20's I was very active in rescue and dog events. I could be found promoting rescues and the idea that pitbulls in shelters were not...