Dogs 35 lbs and under are welcome, unless personally invited by Judy. Socialization Classes are held Thursday evenings 5:00 PM at Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital Sunday afternoons 11:00 AM. 14 Main Street, North Yarmouth Beginning Thursday 2/24/2011 Updated Vaccinations – Required including the Kennel Cough No Registration required – Only $10 dollars per session or $50 […]
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Taken 2/1/11 Due to the incredible amount of Snow we are expected to receive with this storm, I believe driving conditions are very dangerous, therefore we will not have classes Tuesday or Wednesday evenings February 1st and 2nd. Bundle up and take your pup for a walk instead, the snowmobile trails are great to use
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For those of you who think it may be too cold to go out and play, think again! Many of our four legged friends do well with a sweater and a pair of booties if needed. Getting some playtime each day helps keep our dogs not only healthy physically but mentally. Many dogs begin bad
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Miss Sheila is about 3 years old, greets me at the door with a whole body wag and simply loves to be at your feet. Sheila is very playful once she feels comfortable with you willing to play fetch, roll over for a belly rub or go for a run. She is very curious trotting
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Because of an increased interest, I am adding a Manners I class on Thursday evenings, beginning 1/27/11 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital in Scarborough. This is in addition to our Wednesday class which is full! Anyone interested, please contact me! This is a great class for pups 4 months and
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For those of us who are enduring a blizzard in the New England area today and need a fun activity for your dog, try some clicker training! New to the Clicker? The clicker is a small handheld device that makes a distinct “click” sound when you press it. Repeated pairing of the clicker sound with
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My sweet foster girl Maddie is ready for a new home! She is just over 2 years old, has all her shots, is neutered and loves people! She is perfectly house trained, is wonderful off leash, crate trained, and is simply an easy keeper! She had a litter and apparently was not getting along
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Foster dog Remy There is going to be an adaptation period any time an animal makes changes in his or her life. This time varies from animal to animal depending on age and previous live experiences. Dogs that are adopted from shelters and rescue groups are a perfect example of this, but keep in
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Reward Based Training Rewarding your dog for appropriate behavior is not a new concept, however many of us are “old school” and simple grew up telling our dog what to do. Using rewards or reinforcement will help your dog want to please you more often! What is Reinforcement? Reinforcement is something you add to
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Was your first baby your dog? Mine was. In fact, I had two small mix breeds when I brought home my first of 3 babies! I want to give you some important advice and offer you some practical training that will help your dog love your new bundle of joy! Let me first say “Congratulations”
