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Jan 3, 2020
4 min

Helping Your Dog Cope Through Their Anxiety

One of the most common concerns new guests at our resort tell us about is their dog's (or cat's) separation anxiety. For pets, anxiety is much more common than you may guess. According to research at University of Illinois, up to 40% of dogs present symptoms of separation anxiety. How can you better prepare your dog to be confident and self-assured when away from you? Know the Signs of Anxiety Just like people, dogs may display their anxiety in a variety of individual ways. L

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Dec 13, 2019
2 min

Easy Ways to Keep Your Dog Warm this Winter

By Hannah Stein Before you say anything, I know... we're in San Luis Obispo. Even though it's never THAT cold, we do get our fair share of chilly temperatures where it's important to keep our pet's health and safety in mind. The first step to keep your dog warm is determine whether or not they are cold. Just like humans, a cold dog will shiver. They may also whine, hunch over, change their behavior, seek shelter, or lift their paw off the ground. Your best bet to determine if

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Dec 6, 2019
4 min

7 Fun Tricks to Teach Your Dog

By Hannah Stein The winter holidays are only a few weeks away and family is coming to town, so you've got to impress. Try showing off your dog's smarts by teaching your pup these fun tricks! Here are some tips before we begin: 1. Make sure your dog has a motivator. For some dogs it's treats, a clicker, or a toy, while for other dogs, it's their special bond with you. 2. Keep training sessions short and brief. It's difficult for a pup to learn if they are tired or frustrated.

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Nov 29, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: Crate Training

By Hannah Stein Crate training is based on a dog's natural instinct to create a den. As a training tool, crates are a great way to potty train, set up house rules and manners, and give your dog a safe zone. Before we begin, keep these thoughts in mind: 1. The crate is NOT a punishment, it is their safe space and home. 2. Dogs should not be crated for too long. Make sure your dog is getting proper exercise and social interaction on a daily basis. If you are keeping your dog in

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Nov 15, 2019
3 min

Teaching Your Dog Table Manners

By Hannah Stein After a long day of cooking in a crowded kitchen, you and your loved ones finally sit down for your Thanksgiving feast. As you begin to cut a fresh piece of juicy turkey, you suddenly hear a slow, high pitched whine coming from under the table. As you try to ignore it, it starts to get louder and louder until it has become a full howl. You look down and realize it's your dog barking in a desperate plea for just one piece of that delicious turkey. It's impossi

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Dogs & Cats: Why Can't They Just Get Along?

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Nov 1, 2019
3 min

Dogs & Cats: Why Can't They Just Get Along?

By Hannah Stein You know the phrase, “fighting like cats and dogs.” In many situations, cat and dog are absolute best friends! That is not always the case. Are these two animals really mortal enemies? Or can they just get along? 1. Natural Instinct For dogs who have never been socialized with a cat, they see kitties as prey. Conversely, cats who are unfamiliar with dogs are afraid. This sets the two animals off poorly from the start. A cat may react by fighting- scratching, h

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Halloween Training Tips: Stop Barking at the Doorbell

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Oct 25, 2019
3 min

Halloween Training Tips: Stop Barking at the Doorbell

By Hannah Stein Does your dog bark every time the doorbell rings? If so, then you know how difficult it is to celebrate Halloween at home. Trick-or-treaters travel from house to house enjoying the festivities. When they get to your home, they are frightened by your pup’s defensive howl. You may be dreading the constant headache from a yappy dog, but you can use this holiday as a valuable training opportunity. Here are a few of the best ways to train your dog to remain calm at

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Training Tips: How to Keep your Dog from Jumping

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Apr 17, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: How to Keep your Dog from Jumping

By Emily Schultze It’s a pretty familiar situation for most dog owners. Someone comes over to visit, or you are just getting home after work, and you can hear your dog run up to greet you as you open the door. Then, the second you or anyone else steps inside the house, your dog launches themselves into the air with a direct course to you and your guest. While it is nice to be greeted with such excitement (you love seeing them too), it can be a bit tiring to have to be on guar

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Apr 5, 2019
3 min

10 Fun Games for your Dog

By Emily Schultze There are many ways to take time to hang out and bond with your pet, however it never hurts to learn of a few more. Today, we’ll go over some games and exercises that are great for both their physical and mental health! 1. Walking: This tried-and-true exercise is always effective at helping your pup get out their extra energy. Taking your dog for a nice brisk walk is a good way to make sure they are warmed up before doing any other activities. However, if yo

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Apr 3, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: Finding Puppy Pals

By Emily Schultze So you just got your new puppy and you are super excited to share their cuteness with the world! You want to take them out on the town, but don’t know what steps to take first to make sure that you and your pup have the best possible time. In this week’s training video, New Life K9 Educators Rosa and Nicole talk about how to go about socializing your puppy. One of the most important things to do when you first get a puppy is to make sure they are safe. Befor

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Dog Training Tips: Preventing the Door Dash

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Mar 22, 2019
2 min

Dog Training Tips: Preventing the Door Dash

By Emily Schultze If you are a pet owner, you probably have developed your own unique method for how to get out the door without also letting out any unwelcome companions. Whether it is in your house, your car or any other place with a door, dogs seem to have an instinct for knowing when they will get an opportunity to make the dash to "freedom". While you love spending time with your pet, you most likely want to make sure they don’t get hurt in their effort to follow you as

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Training Tips: How to Tell Your Dog Everything's Okay

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Mar 8, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: How to Tell Your Dog Everything's Okay

By Emily Schultze If you have ever looked down to realize your dog has suddenly become decided to become your third leg, or tripped over them (again) when walking to the bathroom half-asleep in the middle of the night, you know that momentary flash of panic and desire to make sure that they are okay. But should you reach down to comfort your dog? How should you do it? Are there some situations where you should comfort them and others where you shouldn’t? In this Training Tip

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Training Tips: Speaking Your Dog's Language

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Mar 1, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: Speaking Your Dog's Language

By Emily Schultze If you have ever tried to talk to someone who doesn’t speak your language, you know the bizarre series of exaggerated hand gestures and facial expressions that can mark the interaction. Even though these encounters will make your future charades-playing self proud, it can still be frustrating to not be able to communicate. While differences in language typically stand out in people’s minds, there is a huge population who are often ignored—our dogs. In this T

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How to Help your Dog Handle Motion Sickness

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Feb 26, 2019
2 min

How to Help your Dog Handle Motion Sickness

By Emily Schultze The car ride—some dogs love it, others find it about as fun as walking barefoot on pavement in the height of a sunny day. But, if you are going to be able to take your dog anywhere not in walking distance, they are going to have to take a trip in the car. So how can you make sure that your dog has a good experience? The first thing to do is identify what is causing the problem. There are several things that could lead a dog to experience motion sickness. Whi

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Training Tips: Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration

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Feb 22, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration

By Emily Schultze Ever been in this situation? You are out walking in the park with your dog. It is a beautiful day and you are admiring the sunlight streaming through the trees when suddenly you hear loud barks and realize your dog is straining against the leash. You try to pull them back to you, but that only makes your dog more agitated. Has your normally sweet pup been hiding a dark side? Why have they started acting so aggressively? Your dog hasn't been replaced by an ev

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