Spending time with your dog II

Here are some more ideas on quick things you can do with your dog to make her feel special:

Teach a trick. The internet is full of fun and easy tricks you can teach your dog. Some can take a matter of minutes to learn. Your dog will appreciate the time you spent with him, and you’ll look cool in front of your friends when you show off your new trick.

Work on obedience. Just a few minutes a day reinforcing commands your dog knows is time well spent. Have your dog hold a “sit” for you or put him in a “down” while you are watching TV. Not only does it place you as pack leader, it keeps your dog’s mind stimulated.

Give a treat. Your local butcher has lots of uncooked bones with small bits of leftover meat and lots of flavor. There are lots of healthy, tasty treats you can give your dog. My dog loves her frozen ice cubes made from chicken stock. Be sure you are careful about giving high-fat, high-calorie treats to dogs that are overweight.

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Making man's best friend even better II

Does your dog still:

• Bark excessively?
• Pull on the leash?
• Destroy household items?
• Jump on people?

Advanced Obedience

For owners who would like to continue beyond Basic Obedience training, an advanced class may be available.  This should cover in-motion commands and commands from a distance.  This sets the foundation for your dog’s off-leash conditioning.

Your dog should learn:

• Proper behavior and socialization
• To heel by your side
• Automatic sit and hold the sit
• Down and sit by your side
• Down and sit from a distance
• Down and stay command
• Come
• Place
• Down and sit in motion

Residential Training Program
Some dog trainers offer a "sleep over camp," where your dog stays with a certified trainer, taking care of your dog's daily needs along with advancing his training during the course of his stay.

Your dog should learn:

• Proper behavior
• Socialization skills
• Crate training
• House breaking
• On leash commands with hand signals
• All basic obedience commands and in-motion commands

Be sure to find out if your dog trainer offers follow-up training sessions or additional help for unique circumstances. 

Pet care options during vacation time

Pet Sitting Services


Sometimes you want personalized, in-home care for your pet.  A one-on-one residential pet sitting service would be an option, where your pet is treated like a member of the family.  The pet sitter invites your pet or pets to stay in his or her home for the duration of your vacation.  There may be a discount if you only need an overnight stay (for a weekend trip).

Maybe you feel more comfortable leaving your pet at doggy day care than leaving him alone all day.  Maybe you need somewhere to take her when the cable guy comes by.  Some caregivers will even pick up or drop off your pet for day care services.   


Pet visits to your home are another option. The pet sitter can come to your home once or several times a day depending upon your typical schedule. This will allow your pet to keep it's normal routine, remain safe and comfortable and still receive exercise and personal care.

Leashrly Life provides all these services, plus pet exercise and dog obedience training.  Check out the website at http://www.leashrlylife.com/.