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Certified Professional Dog training on Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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· October 20, 2021

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Board and Train Cape Cod Massachusetts |- A Tail Above Dog Training

Board and Train Dog Training on Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Posted by Ann Greene

· November 10, 2015

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Having a well trained and well mannered dog not only saves you time and money from potential incidents, your quality of life will improve, not to mention that it will make your dog happy! People will stop you on the street and comment on your well-behaved dog. Going out of town and need to board you dog? Well, why don’t you…

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Bringing Your Puppy Home

Posted by Ann Greene

· March 31, 2015

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Bringing a new puppy home is an event that requires a bit of planning. Imagine that you are about to bring a two-year-old child into your house. He’ll be curious, active, perhaps a bit shy and overwhelmed by noise and action, and easily overtired. Are you ready for the challenges that a new puppy brings into your home? Here are…

Am I Ready for a Puppy?

Posted by Ann Greene

· March 31, 2015

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Adopting a puppy is a big committment. Dogs have an average lifespan of 11 years, so you want to make sure you’re in it for the long haul. Puppies are adorable, but they’re also a lot of work. Animal shelters are full of one-year-old dogs that have been abandoned because their owners just didn’t have time for them, or didn’t…

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How to Train a Dog To Come When Called

Posted by Ann Greene

· March 31, 2015

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One of the most important commands is to teach a dog to come when called when your dog is approaching a dangerous situation, an oncoming car or a dangerous animal, for instance, coming when called can save his life. INVITE your dog to come to you Why would your dog want to come to you if you are screaming “COME!#%$^#!!!”…

Doggies, it’s COLD outside!

Posted by Ann Greene

· March 5, 2015

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Hi Folks, The temps have dipped way down, and it is VERY cold outside. Please think of Fido if you decide to go for a long walk or run. Folks may have put salt down on the sidewalks and roads. This can have a very bad effect on a dog’s paws. Be sure to rinse off your dogs paws when…

Puppy Training – The Place Command

Posted by Ann Greene

· February 28, 2014

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Watch as Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Ann Greene, uses a camera to monitor the 4 month old puppy she is training, Levi. Ann wants to see how long he would remain on his “PLACE”. The Place Command is basically a crate without walls. Nobody trains it better than Ann! Watch this puppy – he is happy and well behaved. All…

Dog Days of Winter – 10 Tips to Keeping Your Pets Safe

Posted by Ann Greene

· January 6, 2014

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10 tips: Keeping your pets safe during ‘Dog Days of Winter’ Pet owners should keep “man’s best friend” in mind as well when it comes to braving the “Dog Days of Winter”. Extreme cold temperatures can be very dangerous for dogs outside and below are 10 tips for dog owners to ensure their pets are safe and comfortable during long…

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Getting a New Puppy for Christmas?

Posted by Ann Greene

· December 20, 2013

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If I haven’t been able to talk you out of getting a new puppy or dog for Christmas yet, then please at least do this: Hire a trainer to help you get your new family settled in much easier. The holidays are NOT the best time to add a new furry friend to your home. Why? Well, for starters –…

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The Westminster Dog Show

Posted by Ann Greene

· February 12, 2013

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Hi All, Well, I don’t know about you…but we are VERY excited here to watch the dog show tonight. Who is our pick to win? WELL, the final three group winners have yet to be decided, and one of them is the Working Group. You all know how I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dobies. So…I am really hoping that Protocol’s Veni…