Student of the Month: Lucy!
What made you decide to rescue a dog from a shelter? I did not decide. Lucy decided for me. I found her at the North Shore...
23
Jan
19
Jan
Fox 5 comes to SFTD to investigate whether or not puppies like baby talk
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02
Jan
The Science of Reading Science
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22
Dec
Dog Trainer Certifications: What do all the letters mean?
Below is a list of some of the certifications you might encounter if you hire a professional dog trainer. Interested in becoming a dog trainer? Make sure...
November’s Student of the Month: Lulu!
Each month, we are featuring one of our member dogs. Thanks to our amazing interns for putting together this project! Interview by Tiffany Wu; photos...
24
Oct
Recreating OK Go’s White Knuckles video: a 10 step challenge!
Here at School For The Dogs, we always welcome a training challenge—especially a fun one! Join us as we put together our own version of the...
17
Oct
What keeps Nelson from biting? A muzzle, a loving owner, and a repertoire of cute tricks
[caption id="attachment_9711" align="alignleft" width="195"] Nelly's first day at School For The Dogs[/caption] If you live in the Gramercy area, you may sometimes see our client Nelson...
Beyond wee-wee pads: 4 easy indoor pottying options for city dogs
Why would anyone want a dog to do their "business" inside their apartment? Sometimes it's because a puppy hasn't gotten vet approval to go outside, or because...