Although dogs are naturally den creatures and inherently find comfort in cool, quiet enclosed spaces, when puppies are led into a crate to spend time alone for the very first time in their lives, they will complain. Why? Because they have never been alone before or because the previous owner neglected to create a positive …
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Posts by Elaine Poulin
Keeping Dogs Cool & Safe This Summer
Dogs regulate their body temperatures by panting through their mouths and sweating from the pads of their feet. Here are a few tips for keeping your beloved pups safe and cool this summer: Cool water for drinking AND dipping foot pads help bring down body temperatures. I usually fill a kiddie pool or large bowl …
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Can My Dog Contract the Coronavirus or get Allergies? Spring Newsletter 2020
CAN DOGS CONTRACT THE CORONAVIRUS? According to veterinary experts, the answer is NO. HOWEVER, there is a case in Hong Kong where a Pomeranian tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, the question remains, can your dog serve as a reservoir of the virus and pass it back to you? There is still so much that …
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New Pup Exposure!
Your family just got this adorable puppy and your veterinarian and well-meaning neighbors tell you to keep her safe from disease by not exposing her to any place other than your home and yard. This, in fact, is a mistake and one that can cause more damage than the risk of your puppy contracting a …
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Elaine is amazing!!
Elaine is amazing!! She assisted me in training my pack of 3 and it was the best decision!! We enjoy our dogs more than ever before!! Elaine trained them how to behave in numerous situations and trained us, as owners, how to continue that training. We all reap the benefits of this training daily.
An excellent trainer
Elaine is an excellent trainer and you will be amazed at how quickly she transforms your dog’s behavior. We had her get our dachshund under control, Elaine immediately had control and worked with us to make it enjoyable to walk a well behaved dog! Elaine has training from Cesar Millan, and eliminates the uncertainty and …
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I was referred to Trained by Elaine
I was referred to Trained by Elaine by a family member who had their dog trained by her. I was a bit skeptical about her ability to produce results in such a short period of time (3 sessions) but I was absolutely wrong. Elaine taught me as much as she taught my dog Zeus. She …
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Caring for your Senior Dog
It’s not easy watching your beloved pooch grow old, let alone with pain and / or dementia. Navigating through incontinence, lack of muscle control, expensive treatments, disinterest in social interaction or play and end-of-life decisions are incredibly difficult. Like humans, genetics and lifestyle often play a role in whether your dog ages gracefully or not! …
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Teach Your Dog to BE CALM & COMPLIANT
It’s never too late to start over with your dog! Creating an enjoyable relationship in which you can proudly take your dog anywhere and know s/he will be calm and compliant is what everyone wants! The goal is for your dog to have freedom while following rules. Rules are in place to keep everyone safe …
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Best Job For Dogs That Fit Their Personalities
So many folks today want their dogs to become therapy dogs! What exactly is a therapy dog? This is a term used to describe Animal Assisted Activities where opportunities for educational, recreational or motivational benefits enhance quality of life. For example, the human handler/volunteer brings their dog to a children’s hospital to play with patients. …
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