Why adopt from a shelter, and how to do it right

The Nevada Humane Society has announced that it desperately needs dog adopters, as they’re at 90% capacity. Here are some things to consider! Why adopt from a shelter? Because you can save a life. Well, two, actually. When you bring home a dog or cat from a shelter, you are actually saving two animals: the […]

Super Seniors Workshop

Did you know that a dogs are considered “seniors” when they reach half of their anticipated life expectancy? As our furry friends age, they face unique challenges that require special care and attention. Our Super Seniors Workshop with animal physical therapist, Beth Williams, P.T, A.P.T, is designed to help you provide the best possible support […]

Cool Activities for Hot Days

With toxic blue-green algae growing in many of our favorite doggy swimming holes like Washoe Lake and smaller pools around Lake Tahoe, avoiding standing water this summer is probably a good plan. But, what are you supposed to do to entertain and tire out your dog if it’s too dang hot to play outside? Teach a new […]

Kids and Dogs – Setting Everyone up for Success

The relationship between kids and dogs isn’t always as easy as it seems! Written by Ericka Kinsey, M.Ed., CPDT-KA, Family Paws Parent Educator Your child and your dog: Lassie Goals Most of us have visions of our children happily romping in the backyard with a loving dog, one who follows them around and spends the […]

Haunted Halloween Sniff-N-Go!

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. Join us at Fur and Feather Works for a super fun and spooky* sniff n’ go with two interior search areas, and a giant container search – in the dark! Each dog will be given a glow necklace so that their handler can see where they are, but […]

The Rehearsal Effect: Why your training isn’t working!

I’ve been training so much. Why isn’t it working? It’s really common that dog, cat, and parrot owners come to us having already done a lot of training with their pet, and they’re often frustrated that no matter what they try, it never seems to stick. When we hear this complaint, there is usually one […]

Doggy School Photo Day!

Please join us for a Doggy School Picture Day, on Saturday, Nov. 6th! Grab a beautiful portrait to use on your holiday cards and treasure forever! Fee: $45 per pet How it’ll work: – You reserve a time slot, then bring your dog to the training center at the appointed time. – Please wait outside […]

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 […]

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 […]