Halloween Adoption Event, Pet Costume Party on Oct. 25

There’s no need to wait until Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween! Come watch local adoptable pets show off spooky and spectacular Halloween costumes at the University Mall on East State St. in Athens, Ohio on Saturday Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local pets will have an opportunity to strut their stuff in this [...]

How old should my puppy be before I start training?

“How old does my puppy have to be before I can begin training?”
This is a question I am asked often. The puppy in this video is 10 weeks old; but you don’t even have to wait that long! “Training” starts the day you bring your new dog or puppy home to live with you — [...]

Doggie Zen

“Doggie Zen” is an exercise I learned from clicker trainer Shirley Chong. This exercise is particularly effective in teaching your dog to focus on you amidst distraction.
Before you begin, remember…

A click is a promise that a treat is coming. Always offer your dog a reward after you click, even if you have made an error.
Reinforce [...]