Wag-N-Canines

11/30/2012

VERY interesting article!

“When can I get rid of the treats?” This is one of the most common questions we receive in our Beginning and Puppy training classes. If ever anyone was focused on the wrong question in...

10/13/2012

To All My Doggie Friends: There will be a Canine Good Citizen test on Saturday, November 3rd at Northwest Obedience Club in Cary, IL. Email me for more information. Here is a link to the AKC CGC site: http://www.akc.org/dogowner/training/canine_good_citizen/index.cfm

American Kennel Club

09/20/2012

Watch this video to the end. Did you see it coming? Holly gave body signals to him from the moment the camera was filming. This is NOT how you deal with food aggression. Now with this experience, Holly's trust in humans is lowered to 0%. Cesar: Steve Irwin was smarter than you and he worked in far more dangerous situations (he was still crazy but he respected all signs and body language of the reptiles, etc.). Thanks Cesar, for ruining another dog's trust and faith in humans.

While dealing with Holly's food aggression, Cesar gets bitten on the hand. Dog Whisperer: Premieres SAT, Sep 15, 8P et/pt http://channel.nationalgeographic.c...

09/16/2012

Super Sheltie!

08/21/2012

PetSafe® Lickety Stik® Dog Treat Variety 3-Pack PetSafe® Lickety Stiks® are a

08/14/2012

A very inspirational article about bonding with your dog despite anxiety or behavior issues.

If you had a superpower, what would it be? I know people whose answer might be, “I can whip up an amazing meal in ten minutes, regardless of what’s in the fridge” or, “I can run for ten miles witho...

08/06/2012

You have got to check this out! I only had 4 dogs correct out of 103!
Very, very interesting for those who have adopted dogs from shelters.

Results of"What Kind of Dog is That?" survey conducted by Dr. Julie Levy with the assistance of Merial Veterinary Scholar Kathleen Croy and is made possible by a grant from the National Canine Research Council.

08/05/2012

Pet theft is on the rise. The American Kennel Club, which has been tracking pet thefts since 2007, reported a 32% increase in dog thefts last year.

07/31/2012

This sweetie is available for adoption! I've met her and whoever adopts her will be the happiest family!

Beautiful Charlotte has found her forever family! She has been adopted!! Thank you so checking out Charlotte's pictures and being part of her amazing journey!! Charlotte had such a hard start to her life, but she has such a wonderful life now!!! She has an amazing family who loves her and Charlotte loves them! She will be a cherished member of their family for the rest of her life!! A&S Rescue is lucky to have such a wonderful family adopt beautiful Charlotte!!

April 11, 2013, Charlotte passed her CGC test! (Canine good citizen) Congratulations Charlotte! Charlotte is now a beautiful 20 month old girl! She had a rough start in life, she was abused and neglected by a person who was only out to make money off of these puppies, and when the puppies didn't sell they were left out side and neglected. Charlotte developed demodex mange and was not treated. She then developed secondary infections, and still received no medical care. Poor Charlotte just sat with her festering wounds becoming sicker each day. Luckily, she is now with us and in a wonderful foster home and is recoved! When we first got her she wouldn't even walk, she just threw herself down in a heap. She tried to cuddle with her sister Izzy who is in just as bad shape as Charlotte. Even tho all this has happened to her, she was still the sweetest most loving puppy! Charlotte is shy and afraid of new people and places. But once she is comfortable she loves with all her heart! Charlotte loves women! She loves men too but takes a little longer to warm up to them. Charlotte is crate trained and housebroken. She plays with her foster sister, sleeps through the night, loves car rides, and is amazing on a leash! Charlotte loves to go for walks and runs and would make a great jogging/walking partner!! She LOVES to run and play in her fenced yard! Charlotte has an amazing personality and is a talker!! Charlotte has tons of love to give!!! She has also been through 3 rounds of obedience classes!! Charlotte will only be placed into a forever home that is located within 1.5 hours of Lake & McHenry Counties in Illinois...(sorry, NO exceptions).**

07/31/2012

New classes start the week of August 6 at Nature's Select in Lake Barrington:
Puppy: Monday and Wednesday at 7 pm (meets twice a week for 4 weeks)
Beginners: Monday at 8 pm for 8 weeks
Intermediate: Tuesday at 7 pm for 8 weeks

I also have private sessions available - contact me via email for more information!