Masks required for classes
Hi everyone, Yesterday (July 27, 2021) the CDC announced that they recommend that everyone wear a mask in indoor settings, regardless of vaccine status, in counties with high transmission rates (that’s us). The state of Nevada automatically adopts the latest CDC guidance, which means, in short, that we’re back under a mask mandate. Here’s a helpful article with more details. […]
Kitten Kindergarten FAQ
How many kittens are in a class? The maximum number of cats in Kitten Kindergarten class is six. For a more specific number, just ask us when you register! My kitten will be 4 months by the time they graduate. Are they still eligible? Yes! Your kitten only needs to be younger than three months […]
COVID-19: Our actions
UPDATED: March 29, 2022 As Nevada adapts to living with COVID-19, here are our policies and sanitation protocols. We hope you feel confident coming to classes and referring others to us! If you have any questions, please ask us! On Thursday February 10, 2022, Governor Sisolak lifted the universal mask mandate for Nevada. This means […]
Teach your pet to play Hide and Seek!
This is a fun game for older kids! In fact, it’s one we’ll be spending some time on in our Kids and Dogs virtual class, starting soon! Teach your pet to play Hide and Seek Intelligent animals love games. They also enjoy solving puzzles. Anyone who’s ever watched their dog work out how to open […]
Join our shy dog seminar
Wallflowers, and How to Help them Blossom Do you have a dog who is shy, reserved, or has a hard time meeting new people or dogs? Some dogs have a harder time making friends than others, and those dogs need a little extra help from us. Join our “Wallflowers” workshop to learn how to build […]
Workshop: Urgent Care for Dogs: To Vet, or Not to Vet
Urgent Care for Dogs is baack! If you’ve ever been up at 1am on a Friday, wondering whether your dog is sick enough to go to the ER, this course is for you. If you’ve ever watched your dog eat something toxic (cough, cough LABRADORS) and wondered whether and how to make him vomit, this […]
The Benji Bundle
A bundle of Basic Manners and two 3-week Field Trip classes to take your dog from rowdy to refined, so she’ll be able to gracefully handle any situation! This package is ideal for people who want a well-behaved, easy-to-train partner for years to come. Folks interested in dog sports or advanced activities like therapy dog […]
4 Tips for Litter Box Success
Trying to litter box train your new kitten or cat, or make sure they don’t lose that vital skill in the future? Make sure you stick to these tips: Keep the box clean. This is the most important part. Clean the box once a day, at a minimum. Cats are clean animals with a much […]
Canine Influenza – our actions
Canine Influenza has reached the Truckee Meadows. Here are our changes in policy and sanitation protocols. We hope you will continue to feel confident coming to classes and referring others to us! Cleaning and sanitation Increased disinfection of trouble spots. We have always cleaned the training center and mopped the floor once a week (before […]
The Golden Rule of Animal Training
The Golden Rule of animal training: Don’t ever, ever call your pet to you (or ask your bird to step up), then do something they don’t like. Animals are not stupid; they learn by association and consequences, and if there is an unwanted consequence for coming to you, they will be reluctant to do it […]
