Walking your dog to the school bus stop can be a great training experience. It can provide socialization, exercise and fun but be sure to use good judgment. Always make new experiences fun for your dog with wonderful rewards and lots of praise. * Your dog will be very excited so manage the jumping. Stand …
Congratulations to Willow!
Willow, a cockapoo who has recently moved to McLean, won the NOVA Dog Magazine Training Scholarship as seen in the summer 2011 edition of the publication. Rudy's Friends was very honored to be chosen to work with Willow and his mom, Hannah. Willow earned his Canine Good Citizen award in September with the goal of …
Great News!
From the Sun Gazette: Hooray! Town of Vienna Employees Save Elderly Dog in Sinkhole Dog Freed in Vienna Vienna police officers and Parks and Recreation employees rescue a golden retriever named J.R. from a sinkhole on Sept. 14. (Photo courtesy of the Vienna Police Department) Posted: Monday, September 19, 2011 12:18 pm | Updated: 12:44 …
K9 Detection Work/Find It
It's been an exciting week for K9 Detection Work with Rudy's Friends Dog Training. We started classes at the Reston Community Center and also at Pro Feed Pet Nutritional Center in Vienna with a total of 14 dogs. This great activity builds on a dog's natural instinct to hunt and it's FUN. Our classes started …
K9 Nose Work Demo at Pro Feed in Vienna
Hello everyone, I wanted to share a great opportunity with you to learn about a new dog sport, K9 Nose Work. Jacy Kelley from Canine Copilots, LLC and I will be hosting a Nose Work demo at Pro Feed Pet Nutritional Center in Vienna. 234 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180; Behind the building Saturday, …
Children and Dog Safety
We enjoy visiting with scout groups, school classes and in private homes to help children learn the rules so they can have fun while being safe with dogs. NOVADog Magazine Blog 2houndsproductions.com/blog/ K9s & Kids August 7th, 2009 by E.Vandover Rudy’s Friends Dog Training, Inc. Kids and dogs, they seem like a perfectly suited match, …
Practicing Self-Control
These Canine Companions for Independence, CCI, are practicing self-control with a grilled steak. What an accomplishment!
Learn About K9 Nose Work
See NoVa Dog Magazine, page 8 or online at http://www.novadogmagazine.com/mydogrules/read-it. "I feel like my dog isn't challenged enough with his daily walks and just going to the dog park. Is there something you can recommend that would challenge him?" This is such a common question and K9 Nose Work is a great solution and it’s …
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