Four Paws Training

02/28/2026

First, no dog/puppy should ever be in the front seat.

Second, every dog/puppy should have a harness, not a collar, and it should be connected to the seat belt or be anchored in some way.

Or they should be in a car crate or carrier and it should be anchored.

Practicing, and building the skill of calm car rides is so important for puppies and dogs.

Start small, and when I say small, I mean ridiculously small.

If your dog isn't used to a harness , you need to start there.

Your dog wasn't born knowing how to calmly ride in a car, So why not put the time in, to teach your dog to be safe and happy in the car too?

02/08/2026

This is what happens when you have successfully trained a puppy, Baci fell asleep at the teachers feet. We were all done and this little nugget curled up and fell asleep. Puppy pawrents did an amazing job soaking up all the info, this little girl is going to have the best life, and they are going to have a lifelong bond!!

10/19/2025

10/16/2025

It was a chill day today, just enjoyed the beauty of the snow, and hung out mostly

10/15/2025

06/06/2025

This is just a great reminder

Story time: yesterday Ivy had her annual Vet checkup. We got settled here, in a spot she chose. In walks a a lady with a 2 year old lab that she clearly couldn’t handle. As he’s pulling her across the lobby she says, “He’s friendly, can they meet”?
Guess what I said??
No. That’s it, nothing else. No explaining, just No.
So, here’s a few tips to keep in mind:

No greetings
Not all dogs want to meet yours. Keep space to avoid tension or fights.

Keep your dog on a short leash and close to your side
Don’t allow them to wander, pull, or approach other animals.

No flexi-leads inside
Retractable leashes can cause chaos in tight spaces.

Wait in your car if your dog is reactive
Call the front desk and ask if you can wait outside until it’s your turn.

Respect others’ space and silence
Loud voices or crowded lobbies increase anxiety for pets and owners alike.

The vet’s office is a medical space — not a dog park. Let’s be mindful and keep the environment safe and calm for all.

11/05/2024

HELLO NOVEMBER! Woofgang, Dan, Bud & Pitch are pretty bummed that they still aren’t in furever homes. . . The holidays are just around the corner and no one has picked them to be their furever pups. 😢

Won’t you help them by spreading the word? Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here and wouldn’t it be wonderful if they could be in their furever homes?

For more information or to apply, go to www.thelondonsanctuary.org

❤️

09/08/2024