Fuzzy-Wolf Canine Behavioral Center

09/08/2017

This Saturday, September 9 from 2-6 pm the Women Entrepreneurs of Los Altos (WE Los Altos) is hosting a Cool Block Party in downtown Los Altos on 1st street. Fuzzy Wolf was lucky enough to get a booth there, and I'm sharing it with the famous Enchante Hotel! Please come by and see me! I will have a Workshop starting at 3 pm for only $5. You can get all the details here:
http://www.welosaltos.com/promo.html
Thanks to everyone in advance!
Here is the link to the Workshop:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-dog-behavior-101-tickets-37569347931

08/18/2017

CLEAR THE SHELTERS.....SATURDAY, AUGUST 19,2017,,,,Please read this article about one of my trainees- and pass it on. Check my website at www.fuzzy-wolf.com and click on Hot Topics.
Here is the link:
http://www.fuzzy-wolf.com/hot-topics.html
Thank you all!

A practical way to train your dog and address behavior issues

02/20/2017

See the article here http://www.fuzzy-wolf.com/group-classes.html

02/20/2017

Until today (February 20, 2017) I have been holding classes and socialization parties at the PET FOOD DEPOT in Palo Alto, California. Recently, they informed me that they were closing their doors after 30 years. I am looking for space in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos or Sunnyvale to hold training and socialization, but I want a donated space, because I believe that puppy and older dog socialization should be FREE to the public as a community service. I have written an article for a local paper which I will post next. Thank you to anyone who loves dogs and understands that socialization is so important- most dogs turned into shelters under 3 years old are euthanized due to poor behaviors. If we socialize early and often, maybe we can enhance their lives, keep them in homes...and maybe save them, too.

12/28/2016

What a nice holiday!
Oliver is such a Goo'Boy!!

12/21/2016

Greetings, everyone! As of October, I am no longer working as a dog trainer at Petco in Sunnyvale or in Mountain view. I have negotiated with the Pet Food Depot at 425 Portage Avenue in Palo Alto, California. It is a small but wonderful family-owned business and I now have Puppy Playtime on Sundays and training classes on both Sunday and Monday. I miss my co-workers at Petco, and still go visit, but am very excited about this new opportunity. Please go to www.fuzzy-wolf.com and check out the Group classes page for more information.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years. Please bring your pooch and come visit me and Patti!

A practical way to train your dog and address behavior issues

12/17/2016

01/09/2014

Going to the Dog Park? This can be a very fun and energy-draining outing for your dog or puppy- and also a great chance for you to observe dog behavior, and to add to socialization. To make sure it is a positive experience, here are a few tips:
1- the dog park should be a reward, so always draining your dog's energy first through a structured walk is a good idea. Dogs that enter a dog park too excited can create a bit of chaos!
2-take your time- when you enter the area, you can choose to just calmly walk around the outside of the fence to observe and give your dog a chance to calm down. If the dog is somewhat calm, you can enter the area where you take the leash off, but do not open the door yet. Stand back, give the other dogs a chance to come up and greet behind the fence, and then wait until they are not near the gate before you go in. When dogs give space, they are inviting the new dog in.
3-When you go in, immediately walk away from your dog. Don't look, just walk away confidently- usually, your dog will meet the other dogs, and then follow you. If you crowd the dogs while they are greeting, you can create stress.
4- Staying calm is better than yelling excitedly- the dogs are already excited- no need to add more!
5- If you are not experienced, you can talk to the other folks there- most people are very friendly and helpful!
For more tips, or if you are having issues with your dog, you can contact me- Jimi Dixon/Dog Behaviorist [email protected]

01/03/2014

This is Lily and her owners graduating. Lily is deaf, and only has limited vision in one eye, but she doesn't care! We started giving her more body language commands, and are now working on a set of specific vibrations that she can feel. Incorporating not sounds, but vibration to convey a message or command should give her owners a new way to communicate. She is now going to dog parks and doing just fine. Congratulations, Lily!

12/20/2013

Roxy the Boxer rescued from a garage in Modesto- very energetic, eager to please with a few big issues, but turned out beautifully

12/20/2013

12/20/2013

Teaching how to wear Christmas Finery...