Playful Pups Blog
Understanding the Emotional Needs of the Post-Covid Dog
Written by Laurie Yost, Mosha’s mom and owner of Playful Pups Retreat Playful Pups Retreat is proud to be a Fear Free certified facility. Laurie also holds the highest level…
Mosha’s Journey Part 3: Nurturing Confidence in Your Timid Pup
Written by Laurie Yost, Mosha’s mom and owner of Playful Pups Retreat Playful Pups Retreat is proud to be a Fear Free certified facility. Laurie also holds the highest level…
D=Distractions Why are Distractions Important in Training Your Pup?
What is a distraction? Most would say it is something that pulls our dog’s attention away from us ultimately causing them to stop listening. Yes, for the most part that…
Unleashing Success: How Consistency Leads to a Well Trained Dog
Building a house begins with the strong foundation we lay first. When training dogs, one of the most important things to understand is consistency. When we teach a behavior, we…
B = Build Behavior: Bruin A Case Study of Dog Training Success
When trainers talk about Building a behavior, we compare it to building a house. No building will stand the test of time without a solid foundation. When you bring home…
Local Central PA Spots for Fall Fun with your Dog
With Fall weather upon us it’s a lovely time of year to get outside and enjoy the beauty of Central PA with your pup! Dogs are always eager to have…
A = ABOUT Playful Pups A to Z Day Training program
As we began to develop our training programs at Playful Pups, we did a deep dive into the ever-changing needs of the clients we see every day. Every dog is…
Nine Training Tips to Unlocking the Potential of your Canine Companion
From mischievous puppies to adult dogs in need of guidance, dog training is an essential component that greatly contributes to having a well-mannered dog. It not only makes life easier…
From Timid to Confident: Mosha’s Journey, Part Two
Written by Laurie Yost, owner of Playful Pups Retreat Tuesdays are a joy for Mosha, and for me because I know she is thriving and having fun at Puppy Daycare. …
From Timid to Confident: Mosha’s Journey, Part One
Written by Laurie Yost, owner of Playful Pups Retreat The drive to pick up my dream puppy, a female blue Great Dane, was long but exhilarating, as I waited nearly…