Pawderosa Pet Care Blog

Are friends and family unwilling to come and visit because your dog obnoxiously jumps up on them? With the holiday season already in full-swing, this can cause a lot of added stress and anxiety. But don't worry! Dog trainers hear the call for help, and what they hear is "help me teach my dog to stop jumping on me and my guests!"   READ MORE

Are friends and family unwilling to come and visit because your dog obnoxiously jumps up on them? Dog trainers hear the call for help, and what they hear is "help me teach my dog to stop jumping on me or my guests!"    READ MORE

So you've decided to adopt a puppy! We're so excited for you as you embark on your new journey of pet parenthood!   READ MORE

As humans, we begin the process of socialization almost as soon as we're born, being held by family and friends, and gradually participating in the daily rituals of life more and more as we develop into toddlers. Being introduced to new people and different activities is how we learn to be a part of society. Our parents give us instructions and model the appropriate behavior so we can learn how to behave in a wide variety of situations. In school, we're taught social cues, boundaries, communication skills, social norms and manners to treat our peers and leaders with respect.  READ MORE

The E-collar, also known as the shock or static collar, is used for recall, bark control, training, field hunting, aggressive dog control and more. What's often not discussed is how they're misused in the applications of those methods and how the lack of insight into your canine's psychology can have a profound effect on any training methodology or tool being used – batteries included or not.   READ MORE

You've finally found the perfect pet, and the day has come to bring your four-legged friend home! But before you do, it's your responsibility to take the time to assess and prepare your living quarters to ensure your pet has a safe environment to live in.   READ MORE

If you have a puppy at home, then you know how much they love to chew! And we aren't just talking about their puppy chow – we mean furniture arms, couch pillows, and your favorite dress shoes. But here's the trick: train your puppy early with confidence and consistency using the replacement theory.   READ MORE

From the beginning, we at Pawderosa were one of the few handlers that incorporated training with our walks. We wanted prospective clients to see what to expect from a good handler, so we created a video to raise the bar in our industry. Please check out a typical day in the life as we take a pack out into the Oakland Hills.  READ MORE