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Re-Awaken Your Chow Hound

If you already have a chow hound, the kind that would gladly eat the entire turkey at Thanksgiving and still be eyeing the apple pie,...

Take a Leash Walk – With a Friend!

Leash walking with a friend and their dog is an activity that is under-utilized among my clientele. You and your dog stand to reap many...

SCOUT is missing!

Please be on the lookout for the hound named "Scout" who ran away from home yesterday! If spotted, I'll put you in touch with the owners...

ANNOUNCING: Agility for Fun and Skills

Seven Cedars Dog Training is pleased to announce a 6 weeks course "Agility for Fun and Skills" for $200 per dog, to be held on Thursdays...

ANNOUNCING Puppy Basics Class

A 6 week 9:00am, group class, starting Sunday, August 22. $200 per dog Learn the basics of positive reinforcement training! Your puppy...

ANNOUNCING: Agility for Fun, Skills, and Confidence

A 6-week, 9:00am, group class, starting August 28th. $200 per dog This 6-week class is designed to build confidence in your dog and...

Puppy Jumping – Why Dog Trainers Tend to Ignore

I have the good fortune of interacting with lots of puppies and puppy owners every week. I’ve noticed that pet owners sometimes become...

Leash Reactivity – A Formula to Acquire and Some Tips to Prevent

Maureen Fitzpatrick is a graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers and owns Seven Cedars Dog Training on beautiful Whidbey Island,...

Countering Leash Reactivity by Conditioning a Positive Emotional Response

Maureen Fitzpatrick CTC is a graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers and owns Seven Cedars Dog Training on beautiful Whidbey Island,...

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