Pied Piper's Dog Training

We’ve all been there: a friend brings home a wiggly new puppy, or a family member adopts a soulful rescue dog. We want to get them something special, so we head to the pet store and grab another squeaky toy or a bag of treats. While toys and treats are great, they eventually wear out or get eaten. If you want to give a gift that truly lasts a lifetime, consider the Pied Piper’s Dog Training Gift Card. Why Training is the Best Gift You Can Give Many people think of dog trainin

As a family with a house full of wagging tails and a few other critters, we've learned a lot about managing a multi-pet household. One of the biggest lessons? The power of one-on-one time with each of our furry family members. When you're diving into the world of pet training—whether it's with a trainer, a book, or a podcast—the first piece of advice you always hear is to start in a distraction-free environment. We often think of our living rooms or bedrooms, and those are gr

Summer is here, and with it comes the usual list of concerns for dog owners: hot pavement, fleas, and ticks. But did you know there's a third, often overlooked, seasonal hazard that can cause just as much trouble? This humble grass seed can be a real pain for your pup if you're not careful. Foxtail grasses, with their barbed seeds, can be very dangerous for dogs. These seeds can easily become lodged in a dog's skin, ears, eyes, nose, and even lungs, leading to infections, ab

In today’s world, it seems that everyone has a hectic schedule. So when I tell my clients they should walk their dogs one at a time, I often get a look that says, “Are you crazy? Who has time for that??” Meet Tonka & Piper Having a multi-dog household myself, I completely empathize. But here’s the thing: when we take both (or more) dogs on a walk, there’s a level of competition (good old sibling rivalry)—who’s going to walk in front, who’s going to smell that leaf first, who’

Let's start by defining "Learned Behavior." In general, a learned behavior is one that an organism develops as a result of experience....

As January rolls out the fresh first days of the new year, many of us reflect on our resolutions to eat healthier. It's a time for positive change, but while we improve our diets, we must also consider our pets' health. One often-overlooked danger is artificial sweeteners, particularly xylitol. Xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, is commonly found in products we use daily—such as chewing gum, sugar-free desserts, candy, mouthwash, toothpaste, and some peanut butters. Unfortu

Three Tips for Success! It's the most wonderful time of the year, and maybe a new furry friend is joining your family! Bringing a puppy...