We are often asked by concerned puppy owners what is the best age to spay or neuter their puppy. We are not veterinary professionals so we cannot offer this advice. However, we can point you to scientific studies which you…
Read moreHow We Have Changed
Over the years, we have changed so very much. Not just our company name has changed--Unleashed K9 during our years in Charlotte, ShadowMe Dog Training during our decade in Cobb County, and now, Stonebriar Animal Behavior & Training on our…
Read moreRepeating History...
“Sometimes there are no words, no clever quotes to neatly sum up what's happened that day. Sometimes you do everything right, everything exactly right, and still you feel like you failed. Did it need to end that way? Could something…
Read moreWhat is appropriate play?
Three of our dogs in training--Fi the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Matilda the French Bulldog, and Georgia the Alapaha Bulldog, are all enjoying a lively game of keepaway with a stuffed animal before training class. These three have very compatible play styles…Read more
Enrichment Toys
Food dispensing enrichment toys provide much needed mental stimulation for our pet dogs. Wild canids spend 80% of their time engaged in hunting and foraging behavior...so, it's no wonder our domestic dogs are so bored with their sedentary lifestyles! And…
Read moreJunior Puppies--New Surfaces, Sounds, & Heights
Tonight our Junior Puppies had a great time learning about new surfaces, heights, and sounds. They enjoyed romping and playing on bubble wrap, as well as playing on the raised, sandy surface of a puppy-sized A-frame.
French Bulldog Agility?
Dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages can benefit from agility training. Agility training improves fitness and coordination, while also building teamwork and relationship between handler and dog. In this video, 5 month old French Bulldog demonstrates how much she…Read more
Puppy Relay Race #2
And Puppy Relay Race #2...
Puppy Relay Races!
We had a terrific time tonight in our Junior Puppy class! All of our puppies showed amazing handler focus while stationary, walking on leash, and during recalls. Watch our Puppy Recall Races:
Intro to Agility, Week 5 Part 2
And wonderful Lab mix, Sadie, completing the same sequence...
Intro to Agility Class, Week 5
Our Intro to Agility students are doing wonderful! This video is of a sequence of obstacles in week 5 of class...
Jag & Sully, the Ferret
Collie puppy, Jag, was introduced to ferrets at 3 weeks of age. He is now able to play appropriately with them...
Bone Puzzle Interactive Toy
Another type of interactive toy which provides mental stimulation for your puppy is the puzzle toy. These toys require the dog to move pieces of the puzzle in order to reach the food hidden underneath...
Green Slow Feeder
One of the newest interactive toys--our new favorite--is the Green Slow Feeder. This toy requires the dog to use its nose to push pieces of kibble or other small treats through the artificial blades of grass. Collie puppy, Jag, spent…Read more
Jag & Woofstick!
Puppies have a seemingly endless supply of energy! Providing approved outlets for that energy ensures that your puppy will be happy, healthy, and well-behaved. One of our favorite toys is the Woofstick. The Woofstick provides an appropriate outlet for your…Read more
Twist-N-Treat!
Providing interactive toys such as the Twist N Treat allows your puppy to engage his natural exploring behavior, providing both mental stimulation and exercise.
Jag & Cat Toy, 7 Weeks
Jag, now 7 weeks, still plays with a variety of interactive toys. He still loves the cat toys the best! Note the development of his play from his initial play with the same toy at 4.5 weeks...
Introducing Puppies to Cats Part 2
After meeting the cat, Jag offers a few play bows to see if the cat would like to play. When the cat doesn't play, Jag decides to find a playmate elsewhere. These controlled interactions will set the stage for how…Read more
Introducing Puppies to Cats
As we continue a puppy's socialization, it's vital to include people of all ages, new places, and even different species of animals. In this short clip, our 5 week old Collie pup, Jag, is being introduced to our puppy-friendly cat…Read more
Puppy Social
After school puppy play dates can be a wonderful way to socialize puppies with school-age children. These children are meeting 5 week-old Collie puppy, Jag. They are staying seated and allowing the puppy to approach them--a positive experience for puppy…Read more
4.5 Week Old Smooth Collie Puppy with Interactive Toy
Even puppies as young as 4 weeks can benefit from the mental stimulation provided by intereactive toys. In this video, 4.5 week old Smooth Collie puppy, Jag, is interacting with a cat toy. The cat toy provides visual stimulation from…Read more
From the Whelping Box to the Obedience Ring
From the Whelping Box to Obedience School
The chocolate Labrador in the whelping box thumped her tail in happy anticipation as I approached her and her litter of puppies, just 12 days old. Maggie, the Lab, had been with…Read more
The chocolate Labrador in the whelping box thumped her tail in happy anticipation as I approached her and her litter of puppies, just 12 days old. Maggie, the Lab, had been with…Read more
A Couple of Smooth Operators!
The Smooth Collie twins have struck again! Just as my house was tidy and clean in anticipation of the hubby coming home from his week out of town, I made a grievous error in judgment—bringing them in for some quality…Read more
Old Dogs & New Tricks
Zeb, saved by Angels Among Us Pet Rescue
Yesterday on Facebook, I shared the plight of an abandoned, blind Chocolate Lab named Zeb. From his picture, it was obvious that he was well into his senior…Read more