Sit Stay Wag Dog Training

11/15/2022

This is probably the final update to the Sit Stay Wag page. Since so many of you worked with him, I wanted to notify everyone that our beloved assistant trainer Sporty crossed the rainbow bridge today. I like to think he was greeted on the other side by Lauren, complete with a treat bag overflowing with high value treats. Sporty was 15 years and 7 months old, and is missed very, very much.

07/27/2019

For those of you who might not be aware, Lauren unexpectedly passed away 7/21, and the funeral was 7/24. For any of her training friends or clients who wish to pay respects, the family is observing a final shiva minyan at our home tonight (Saturday) at 9:15pm. If you do not have our home address, send a message and I'll reply. Thank you all for your prayers and wishes through these challenging few weeks. For those wishing to send flowers, we kindly request donations to either Compassion and Choices or The Defy Foundation (defy-foundation.org). Thank you, Steve Labovitz (Lauren's husband)

06/17/2019

New study is more evidence of the "incredibly close bond" between people and their dogs.

06/13/2019

You're not taking your dog with you in this heat, right?

06/07/2019

Thanks to all those of you who put up with my crazy schedule changes of late as I dealt with a sick child and a dog with cancer who had major surgery two weeks ago. I am SOOOO happy to report that both are now feeling better and (both) graduated today!

06/02/2019

A significant number of pet owners fail to adequately socialize their puppies, putting these dogs at risk of developing behavioural problems down the road, say U of G researchers. In a new study, population medicine professors Jason Coe and Lee Niel and post-doc Janet Cutler found one-third of pe

05/28/2019

For those of you who don't have it. I also have a list of toys similar to this list.

We still love the basic Kong toy, as well as the variety of other toys made by Kong. But we have to admit, we also love many of Kongs competitors in the food-stuffable toy category. In fact, there are so many its hard to even have favorites anymore! But at a minimum, we think you should be aware of....

05/28/2019

Foxtail info!!! They are everywhere!

You know what the rain brings- foxtails! Lots and lots of foxtails. In case you didn't know, these seed pods only go one direction- so if they get stuck anywhere in your dog or cat's fur (or eye or ear!) they don't come back out. Look your pet over every time they access weeds!

05/23/2019

Sporty is in surgery at UC Davis today. He is having the tumor in his nose removed. Unfortunately due to the size and location, getting all of the tumor will require a major procedure on his face, so he will no longer have the nose we are used to seeing. Please send all thoughts, prayers and good wishes his way. Thanks!

05/22/2019

05/17/2019

Cute for the day...