Signs Your Child is Ready for a Dog or Puppy Kids and puppies go hand in hand. We love to see kids attending our Connecticut dog training classes with their parents. If you have been floating the idea of getting a dog or puppy, you should base that decision on whether you think your child […]
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Just like human teenagers, dogs become stubborn and argumentative as they enter their adolescent years. As a new dog owner, you might feel frustrated at this point in your dog’s life. Just keep in mind that this is normal behavior for an adolescent dog. We are a professional dog training facility in Deep River, CT
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Autumn Safety Tips For Dogs Autumn can be a wonderful time for dog owners. It is cooler out and there are a variety of seasonal activities that dogs and their owners can participate in. Even though summer has several hazards dog owners need to watch out for, autumn has them too. We are a professional
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The Perfect Pup’s newest class is called Relief for Reactive Dogs. We have a guest trainer coming in to teach this class. She is Kelly Leisten of Applaud the Dog in Guilford, CT. We are thrilled to have Kelly working with us. Our class is almost full, but we have noticed a common question from
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One of the greatest family adventures is picking out their first puppy. Whether you’re adopting the puppy or buying from a breeder, it is one of the biggest decisions you are likely to make in your lifetime. A puppy is a lifetime commitment that should be thoroughly thought out. Common mistakes when getting a puppy
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As summer ends, many families are preparing to send their kids back to school for the fall. It has been an interesting year with many children taking virtual classes at home because of the pandemic. With the pandemic slowly improving, many children will be headed back to class full time this fall and their parents
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When The Perfect Pup opened their second facility, we incorporated several new programs and classes that could take place there. Besides the daycare and day camp programs, we also introduced brand new agility classes. We offer three classes for Agility, Agility 1, Agility 2, and Agility 3. Clients and their pets must complete Agility 1
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Adopting a rescue dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences someone can experience in their lifetime. Many families have opted to adopt rescue dogs and puppies as opposed to buying purebred puppies. Dog and puppy adoption was especially popular during the pandemic. Thousands of families brought new canine family members home in 2020.
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We all want the picture-perfect dog that can go anywhere and play peacefully with its other canine friends. Unfortunately, some dogs just don’t get along with other dogs. The pandemic didn’t help with this. Quarantine caused and increased the likelihood that adopted puppies didn’t get the socialization they needed in their first few months of
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Independence Day can be a fun time for humans but is usually a stressful time for dogs. There are several 4th of July dangers to dogs. Fireworks, toxic food, and even the weather can ruin your dog’s holiday. You can, however, still enjoy Independence Day with your dog if you are cautious and watch your
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