Pets

Group Obedience Class Isn’t Just For Dogs With Behavior Problems

• Sarah Hoth, KPA-CTP - Dog Trainer
• Sep 5, 2012

Attending a group training class can be very beneficial, even if your dog is already well-behaved.

What Does Crazy Look Like? (in Webster Groves Patch)

• Sarah Hoth, KPA-CTP - Dog Trainer
• Aug 23, 2012

"My dog goes crazy" is a term that dog trainers and other animal professionals hear from owners on a regular basis. What is your dog trying to communicate in those moments of crazy?

Pets

Giving and Getting Plenty of R&R (in Webster Groves Patch)

• Sarah Hoth, KPA-CTP - Dog Trainer
• Aug 8, 2012

No doubt you’ve heard of the term “R&R.” Dogs need their own form of R&R too. Read how more R&R for your dog can mean more Rest and Relaxation for you!

Patch's House & Home

Hot Weather Driving Your Dog Crazy? (in Webster Groves Patch)

• Sarah Hoth, KPA-CTP - Dog Trainer
• Jul 24, 2012

Dog getting a little stir crazy inside the house with the extreme weather? Here are some tips and ideas to keep your dog busy and happy (and to keep your own sanity) during this extreme heat.

Pets

Combatting the Counter Surfer (in Webster Groves Patch)

• Sarah Hoth, KPA-CTP - Dog Trainer
• Jul 9, 2012

Completely frustrated with having your dog steal food, dish towels and kitchen utensils off of the kitchen counter? Find out why your dog counter surfs and how to deal with it.

Pets

To Click or Not to Click? (in Webster Groves Patch)

• Sarah Hoth, KPA-CTP - Dog Trainer
• Jun 21, 2012

Have you ever heard of the term "clicker training?" Are you wondering what it's all about? Read more about this amazing method of training your dog (or cat, for that matter).

Pets

So You’re Thinking About Getting a Dog (in Webster Groves Patch)

• Sarah Hoth, KPA-CTP - Dog Trainer
• Jun 6, 2012

Are you thinking about getting a dog for the summer? Here are some things to consider seriously before adopting your next dog.

Pets

Old Dog, New Tricks?

• Sarah Hoth, KPA-CTP - Dog Trainer
• May 24, 2012

Have you ever wondered if the old saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is true? If not, are there limitations to what you can teach an older dog? Read on to find out!