Arie's Dogland LLC

06/01/2026

Our first Snake Safety Class was a hit! We hope to have this class offered periodically, so feel free to ask us to put your name on the wait list for the next class if you'd like to join. We have a couple already on the wait list.
Also, what other classes would YOU like to see on our offer list?
Next, not as a class but as a seminar, we'll be offering a reactive dog seminar. More info coming soon!

05/30/2026

Happy Friday, Doglanders. Remember to go outside!

05/28/2026

It's fireworks season.
For those of you with puppies especially, it's time to do some desensitization/acclimation work - like, DAILY, and NOW. If your puppy hasn't heard them before, you'll start with playing fireworks on your phone or TV, at a very low volume at first, and while they're doing something fun. You can use an app called PupStanding (it has tons of other noises too), or, the youtube link below. Work up to louder volumes, play it all the time, and name it when you first play it - we say something like "surprise!" or "heads up!" to let them know there's going to be something startling, but it's all just a game/drill, and everything is ok.
For adult dogs who are already fearful of fireworks, you can do a bit of this, but, be very careful that it's not scaring them. This won't help as much for already-fearful dogs, and we strongly recommend a private session for us to help you help your dog handle the fireworks season as best as possible.
Also, for puppies or adults, we have a list of natural calming tools we recommend - ask us up front, or email us, and we can get that to you.
Good luck, and put this in your calendar to practice, puppy owners, if you want a shot at having a dog who isn't fearful of fireworks. Trust us... this works, and you can have that dog, if you start now and handle their first fireworks season as best as possible. Our best recommendation though for any dog, and especially those who are already fearful, is to get them away from the fireworks on the 4th itself. Plan a mountain day or a overnighter somewhere if you can... your dog will appreciate it.

Firework noise desensitization for dogs and puppies. You can help get your dog used to firework noises by slowly exposing them to low-level noises. Play this...

05/27/2026

Including practice with a REAL taxidermy snake, sheds, and real snake rattles, Dogland's SNAKE SAFETY class is still enrolling!
This Sunday, four weeks for $220 + tax, and includes a fake, simple snake and real snake sheds (skins) for each participant to practice with. Reward-based methods, and discounted human-only spots are available if your dog is not suitable for a group class - dogs must be not reactive or aggressive to other dogs or people. Shot records required. If you're already a Doglander, reach out to the team to enroll. If your dog is new to us, email us for a few pre-req questions, then we'd be happy to have you. Thanks, everyone!
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05/23/2026

Remember, Dogland is CLOSED this weekend. See you on Tuesday!

05/22/2026

You already know we're all about reading dog food ingredients. I also recommend reading YOUR OWN food's ingredients. Example? Sprout's frozen waffles. Organic, but, also contains "chemicals including furfuryl alcohol, which is known to the state of California to cause cancer, and acrylamide, which is known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects." I'm sorry, what the F***? Why is this in our food? Not good enough, Sprouts waffles.

05/15/2026

Emmy Lou just finished her first three days of day training with me here at home, and here is our first check-in session with Mom. Miss Emmy is looking great so far, demonstrating her loose-leash walking and "wait." I personally, and Mom especially, are so proud of this little girl already! She has been an incredible doggie student, and both have been such a joy to have as clients and to work with. Thanks, and see you next week, Emmy Lou!


[PS - here's a "trainer tip" for your dog... actually, let's make it three. LOL.
1. Wear your dog or puppy out a bit first, if you're working on loose-leash walking and want to have faster success.
2: If you're using a front-attaching "no-pull" harness, clip the leash to the front/chest, (NOT the back), and, I ALWAYS recommend clipping the leash to the collar as well (doesn't matter how; just leash clip on both collar and front ring on harness).
3. PRACTICE. Yes, there's a lot more too it. So much that I can't go on here about all of the leash-walking secrets I have up my sleeve for your dog at the moment. Ha. But. Yes, unfortunately, walking nicely on the leash involves more practice than you'll usually need to teach your dog most skills, so, you need to just put the time and effort in, but, going back and forth in the same area. Don't go further. You get to use about five houses' worth of distance, going back and forth on the sidewalk or in the street or wherever you are in the moment, and you practice just walking together as a team. Start there, and see what happens. Good luck, Doglanders, and feel free to share this with anyone you know who's starting loose-leash walking work with their dog... I aim to post more info again soon on this topic, if you all are interested in more.].

Talk to you soon, Doglanders...

05/14/2026

Last share, sorry! Lol!
If you'd like to bring any donations for us to get to them, we're happy to.

📣 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗗! 📣 Our shelter is in need of some community love right now! We're running low on supplies that keep our furry friends happy, healthy, and comfortable.

Can you help us restock? Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference in the lives of our animals! 🐾

How to Help:
📍 Drop off at 3001 2nd St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.
🛒 Shop our Amazon Wish List: https://ow.ly/zZho50Ulh8O

05/14/2026

Feel free to share if you know of anyone who might be able to use this local resource - spay/neuter program:

Animal Welfare Pit Crew
Ready for Pit Bulls
Every “pit stop” helps prevent pet overpopulation

Start your engines! On Wednesday, May 13, the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) Pit Crew will help local pets pull into a life-changing “pit stop.” AWD will offer Albuquerque residents 100 spay/neuter surgery reservations for pit bulls and pit mixes.

Pet owners ready to make the stop can visit www.cabq.gov/pets to schedule an appointment.

Pit bulls and pit mixes must weigh at least three pounds, and pet owners may make reservations for no more than two dogs. A $20 surcharge per dog will apply and must be paid at the time of surgery.

By making this quick pit stop, pet owners help reduce pet overpopulation and keep Albuquerque healthy and safe.

Who: City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department.
What: Spay/neuter services for pit bulls and pit mixes.
When: Wednesday, May 13 (reservation required).
Where: Click here for information and reservations.
Time: Sign-up begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 100 reservations are filled.
Cost: $20 per pet (due at time of surgery).
Albuquerque residents only. Proof of residency is required.

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The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department’s mission is to protect and serve the pets and people of Albuquerque by providing Caregiving, Awareness, Resources, Enforcement and Service excellence.

05/14/2026

So incredible. AWESOME job, Julie, and such brave dogs for what they're dealing with and having to have overcome (from being feral for however long in their lives)... tell them I'm proud of them, and we can't wait to see them relax and learn to love life with humans even more than they knew possible. Keep up the good work.