Muzzle Training in 8 Simple Steps
Teaching a dog to love their muzzle is pretty easy. Just follow the steps to learn muzzle training. 1. Show the muzzle to the dog in one hand and offer tasty treats with your other hand. Once the dog has had a couple treats, hide the muzzle behind your back. Pause for 8-10 seconds and…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Using a Dog Muzzle
At The Academy of Pet Careers, all students (both grooming and training) learn to acclimate dogs to wearing a muzzle because it’s such an important skill to have. And as a professional trainer and behavior consultant, I believe that every dog should learn to be comfortable wearing a muzzle. Many people cringe at the…
Read MoreJob Posting: Dogs In Suds Grooming (St. Charles, MO)
Full-Time Dog Groomer (W-2 Commissioned) Job Description Dogs In Suds Grooming is in need of a groomer to work as an independent contractor on Sundays and other days of their choice. No evening hours Make your own schedule Busy privately owned shop. Compensation: 60% Commission Desired Start Date: 5/5/2019 Contact Information Debbie Scofield 1329 Caulks…
Read MorePet CPR & First Aid Classes Held Monthly
ST LOUIS, MO – April 30, 2019 – Pet CPR & First Aid has become increasingly popular over the years, and not just for pet professionals. Pet parents are finding comfort in knowing what to do in a medical emergency until they can get their pet to the vet. The Academy of Pet Careers is hosting…
Read MoreJob Posting: Good Dog Rocky (Ashburn, VA)
Full-Time Dog Groomer (W-2 Commissioned) Job Description Good Dog Rocky is a new business with a growing grooming service. Groomers are needed to expand the grooming line of business. Looking for a groomer to perform all functions. Compensation: around $1000/week Desired Start Date: 5/15/2019 Contact Information Cindy Zelenko 22895 Brambleton Plaza Suite 103 Ashburn, VA…
Read MoreJob Posting: Fenton Towne Clipper (Fenton, MO)
Part-Time Dog Groomer (W-2 Commissioned) Job Description Fenton Towne Clipper is looking to hire a part-time dog groomer. Apply for more details. Compensation: 45% – 50% depending on experience Desired Start Date: 5/1/2019 Contact Information Michelle Clinton (Owner) 538 Gravois Road Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: (636)343-8411 Email: michelle.m.clinton@gmail.com Website: None Dog Grooming School in…
Read MoreJob Posting: Wagging Tails (Savannah, MO)
Full-Time Dog Groomer (W-2 Commissioned) Job Description Wagging Tails grooming salon is looking to hire a full-time dog groomer. Apply for more details. Compensation: Call for details Desired Start Date: 5/1/2019 Contact Information Amber 104 South 5th Savannah, MO 64480 Phone: (816)324-0150 Email: amberbarker88@gmail.com Website: www.salondogstl.com Dog Grooming School in Missouri How Much Do…
Read MoreThe Myth of Dominance in Dogs
For a couple decades the common wisdom surrounding humans’ best friend is that they are controlled by an internal drive for ‘dominance’. We have been told that dogs will try to take control of our family and that our job as the human is to show them who is in charge – that we are…
Read MoreJob Posting: Salon Dog (Brentwood, MO)
Part-Time Dog Groomer (W-2 Commissioned) Job Description Salon Dog is looking to hire a part-time dog groomer. Apply for more details. Compensation: Call for details Desired Start Date: 4/8/2019 Contact Information Liz Buchanan 8502 Manchester Rd. Brentwood, MO 63144 Phone: (314) 961-3999 Email: liz@buchananmudfest.com Website: www.salondogstl.com Dog Grooming School in Missouri How Much Do…
Read MoreCoping With Leash Reactivity
Does your dog walk beautifully with you until he sees another dog or strange person or cat or car or skateboard or . . . anything else that suddenly appears? Those things that prompt your dog to over react are collectively called ‘triggers’. Does your dog start barking, growling, lunging and otherwise acting like they’ve…
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