I am exercising the dogs this morning and I notice that Rio is sort of inspecting the whippet (toy) instead of playing. We had to change toys because the last one basically tore away from the whippet. Now instead of playing by chasing the toy she is smelling and looking at it – perhaps making…
For some unknown reason Deuce’s guarding of certain objects, such as his precious ball, has gone up in frequency. I noticed just the other night that he began to vocalize in his typical high-pitched tone when he was lying on the couch next to me as Rio was cruising by. For the most part, when…
Need I say more? Adolescence in dogs is very similar to adolescence in people in the sense that both sets of adolescents begin to look away from the comfort and security of their caregivers and begin to explore their surroundings. When it comes to dogs, owners notice that the polite social graces their dog had…
I am taking Thor a lovely and super handsome 5 month old puppy/adolescent for a socialization walk this morning. The intent is to get him super comfortable with all sorts of stimuli such as cars, people of all types, but mainly men and children. I park by a local and not too busy park where…
Come learn how to help your dog become a “civilized” hound: One that does not chew your stuff, pees in the home, is mouthy, too energetic and is basically out of control. Learn how to resolve most dog problems. The Details: Held at Marty’s Meals 1107 Pen Rd, Santa Fe, NM Saturday, November 12th 2016….
C.H.A.C.O.’s Agility from the Ground Up 1& 2, Recall (Come When Called), and Kinder Pup 2 classes are starting up the Fall! Below are the details. If interested, sign up now as these tend to book fast. **Agility From The Ground Up: Mini-Course 1 (AG1) Welcome to Agility From the Ground Up, a series of…
Need I say more? Adolescence in dogs is very similar to adolescence in people in the sense that both sets of adolescents begin to look away from the comfort and security of their caregivers and begin to explore their surroundings. When it comes to dogs, owners notice that the polite social graces their dog had…
So what happens when someone acquires a dog that is not a puppy anymore? Since socialization has such a short window, a lot of people will not have the opportunity to socialize their new dog. While this is true, the good news is that dogs never stop learning. Yes, indeed, it is not the same…
There are only 2 spots left for Rally O. Do sign up now to reserve your spot. Here are the details again on Rally O and how to register. Rally (or Rally Obedience) is an interactive dog sport that combines skills learned in a basic obedience class and competition obedience exercises into a course where…
We’re excited to inform you that C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC., which is located in Tesuque – 15 min. North from Santa Fe, NM, has some wonderful upcoming dog training classes starting in the new year! Here are some of the details for the upcoming classes: Kinder Pup 1: Your puppy’s proper socialization…