Dry Land Games
Wanting to work on your dog's dock jumping skills but the weather isn't agreeing with your plans? Or maybe you just want to work on specific skills needed for dock jumping. Either way, dry land games are the perfect solution! These are exercises which are designed to work on the skills needed for dock jumping outside of the pool. We even designed a [...]
Pool Tricks for Dogs
You can do more with your dog in the pool than just throwing a toy for them to jump after! There are tons of fun tricks that you can do with your pup to have more fun in the pool and work out their body and brain. That's why we created the class Pool Tricks for Dogs! This one-time 90-minute [...]
Tampa Dog Trainer: Dog Travel Safety
Dog Travel Safety is an important concern Tampa Dog Trainer: Dog Travel Safety By Brenna Fender Dog s often travel with their pets to competitions, on vacation, or just about town while on errands, but they may not realize that the way they travel can mean the difference between life and death. Do you drive with Fido loose in the back seat or [...]
Tampa Dog Training: 9 Fun Facts about Dog Dock Jumping
9 Fun Facts about Dock Jumping for Dogs By Brenna Fender and Angelica Steinker Does your dog enjoy jumping into your pool or launching off your dock into a lake? Does he just love to swim every chance he gets? If so, you and your dog might like the sport of dock jumping. Here are 9 fun facts you might not know about this sport: 1. Splash [...]
Tampa Dog Trainer: How Do You Cook Your Hot Dogs?
How Do You Cook Your Hot Dogs? By Brenna Fender Hot dogs are one of the most popular training treats amongst dog trainers. They are inexpensive, easy to prepare, enjoyed by most dogs, long lasting, and not-too-bad if you wind up having to carry some of them in your mouth for a while. So, if you are new to hot dog wrangling or want to change things [...]
Tampa Dog Trainer: What’s My Dog Motivation?
What’s My Dog's Motivation? You can’t choose what motivates your dog. By Brenna Fender When I first got my Beagle from Tampa Bay Beagle rescue, I had to carry him off of his comfy spot on the sofa to deliver him to his crate every time I left the house. My other dogs all ran to their crates when cued in order to enjoy a bite of [...]
Tampa Dog Health and Safety: Cool Doggie Treats for a Hot Day
Tampa Dog Health and Safety: Cool Doggie Treats for a Hot Day Dixie cups I would buy the small plastic, if you get paper, you need to tear if off before giving to dog. 32 oz lowfat vanilla yogurt (I used nonfat) 1 mashed banana - too ripe to eat would work. Peanut Butter 1/2 cup You can mash the [...]
Upcoming Event at Courteous Canine, Inc.: Fun Day of Dog Dock Jumping and Agility!
Upcoming Event at Courteous Canine, Inc.: Fun Day of Dog Dock Jumping and Agility! Courteous Canine, Inc. and Health Mutt Present A fun day of Dock Jumping, Agility and Free Dog Training Advice Agility Run Thrus Nested courses Standard and Jumpers (Novice and Excellent) $5 per run $20 unlimited runs Dock Jumping $5 per five jumps or $20 for unlimited jumps (five jump cycles) Free [...]
Courteous Canine of Tampa Super Splash Results
Courteous Canine of Tampa Super Splash Results Results are available. View here. More pictures here:https://Alyssaalexanderphotography.zenfolio.com/p941535032password is splash2013
Tampa Dog Training Tips: If Dogs Played Softball
Tampa Dog Training Tips: If Dogs Played Softball One of the activities I have missed the most since my move from Cookeville is attending the softball games at TTU. The days of sitting in the sun with one of my dogs at my feet, surrounded by friends, many who also brought their dogs, is a good memory. So this past weekend I was thrilled to [...]
Courteous Canine of Tampa Super Splash Is Coming!
The Courteous Canine Super Splash event is coming March 16, 2013 at Courteous Canine Inc. What is it? A Slash Dogs competition and dock jumping practice. Venue Information Courteous Canine Inc. 3414 Melissa Country Way Lutz , Florida 33559 RV Parking There is limited R.V. parking. Please email info@courteouscanine.com. to reserve a space. There will be a professional photographer and a food vendor on site. [...]
Tampa Dog News: Sign the Promise, Be a Responsible Dog Owner!
In recognition of Responsible Dog Ownership Day, The DogSmith encourages every dog lover to participate in Responsible Dog Ownership Day activities and sign the AKC’s Pet Promise! Washington County Fl – The American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Responsible Dog Ownership (RDO) Day is an annual series of events that take place across the nation during the entire month of September. The flagship AKC Responsible Dog Ownership [...]