Colorado boasts over 40,000 miles of hiking trails, winding through stunning landscapes of majestic mountains, vibrant wildflowers, and sparkling lakes. With 42 state parks and 4 national parks to explore, there’s an adventure waiting for every outdoor enthusiast – and that includes your furry best friend!
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Bringing Home a Rescue Dog Congratulations! You’re thinking of bringing home a rescue dog. Adopting a four-legged friend is so rewarding, and we commend you for it. Being prepared before bringing home your newest fluffy family member is a step that should not be skipped over. Here are some ways to prepare for your new
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3 Behavior Issues Solved at Dog Training Camp Every dog has a heart of gold, but behavior issues can sometimes overshadow this inner sweetheart. You love your pup and want to help, but trying to solve these issues on your own often leads to frustration without results. Whether it’s excessive barking, fighting other dogs, anxiety,
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Every dog owner imagines that their four-footed family member will be perfectly behaved. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case.
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The dog respiratory illness is concerning, but it’s important not to let it interfere with socializing your puppy.
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It’s been a year now since the Marshall Fire devastated our hometown of Louisville, Colorado. It’s the town we chose when we first moved to Colorado in 1996 because of the warm people and sweet small town feel. Louisville is where our daughter was born and attended pre-school through eight grade. She was fortunate to
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We often hear from clients who are have trouble with dog behavior management. The issues range from getting into the trash when they’re not home to chewing sofa cushions, pillows, socks, and underwear. Other issues include getting into the dirty laundry or stealing children’s toys. The list usually attributed to bad qualities of a dog
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Whenever we meet with a new client or send a dog home from our boarding school program, we usually recommend that owner crate the dog in the car. Most times they say, “I have a crate but it’s in the house.” That’s great. We are big proponents of the crate as a management tool in
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Thinking about introducing your dog to your horse? Here’s how to lay the groundwork to ensure that they will become the best of barn buddies. Many of us wouldn’t think of heading out to the barn without a dog in tow. After all, dogs enjoy the fresh air, constant activity and room to roam of
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We’ve had several fearful dogs in for training recently. Often, they are behaving aggressively, either towards other dogs or towards people, in an attempt to increase their social distance from strangers or unknown dogs. It’s a troubling topic for owners who aren’t sure how to respond to help their dogs, dogs who are loving at
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