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Winter Weather Tips for your Dog and Puppy in Cincinnati

January 16, 2011 By mike

Eddie is a Leonberger who loves the snow, but not all dogs have an equal love of the winter white stuff.

As we head into another cold Cincinnati Winter here are some general hints to keeping your dog safe and happy. A Dog Trainer can be a good resource for understanding the needs of your dog in the winter.

For some short hair or older dogs it can be beneficial to use dog jackets or paw covers when they go outdoors in the cold weather.
Young puppies might not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, keep this in mind when taking them outside.
After your dog has been outside in the ice or snow be sure to wipe the snow and ice from their fur, under their bellies and in their paws.
Make sure you are using “dog safe” de-icing products. Your local pet store can help you find a dog safe alternative.
Never leave your dog in a car in cold weather.
If your dog sleeps in a cold basement or in a drafty room you should supply some form of bedding such as a blanket or towels.

Vet Recommended Dog Trainer

January 8, 2011 By mike

Mike Dixon is an excellent and professional trainer. His interaction with the dog’s and owners is superb and his skills are innovative and cutting edge. I personally use him to train my aggressive dog. Mike spent a few hours working with the dog aggressive issues and by the end of just one session; I was able to walk my dog with no pulling, lunging or showing aggression toward other dogs. By training with Mike Dixon and Tri-State Canine Obedience you will receive skilled and compassionate training. I exclusively recommend Mike Dixon and Tri-State Canine Obedience to all of my clients.

Michelle Quigley, D.V.M.

Poodle puppy training in Montgomery, OH

January 8, 2011 By mike

Kathryn's standard poodle, Lizzy

Mike Dixon has been our trainer since Lizzy, our standard poodle, came into our family last spring. Rather than wait, we started from week eight with private in-home consultation to help with the puppy biting, chewing and piddling. Lizzy was potty trained very quickly, and has never damaged furniture. Mike especially helped with advice for our children interacting with the young puppy. She wanted to use their hands as chew toys, but we soon remedied that. Selecting Mike Dixon as our dog trainer was the best choice we’ve made for Lizzy, because in addition to the in-home one-on-one training, he teaches group classes too, and our poodle got to socialize early and often. She’s the friendliest dog in the neighborhood! The contrast was most clear when a neighbor’s dog got loose. They clearly didn’t know how to control their pet, and the dog was basically just a wild animal.

We would recommend Mike to anyone, and often do. We are looking forward to taking our training to the next level with therapy dog lessons.

Kathryn McGuirk & family
Montgomery, Ohio

Lifelong better dog owners in Camp Spring, KY

January 8, 2011 By mike

Patti Voelker's Australian Shepherd, Rio

Mike has tremendous insight and a vast amount of knowledge regarding the nature of dogs. You can see this as he works with your dog, and you can see it in reflected in your dog’s new attitude as the training progresses. Equally as important he knows how to convey his knowledge to the owner so the training becomes a lifelong habit, not just an eight week obedience course. My husband, and myself have become better owners, and our Aussie Rio a better companion because of Mike and his training skills.

Patti Voelker
Camp Springs, KY

Samurai the Akita Off Leash

January 8, 2011 By mike

Mike is the reason I still have my Akita Samurai today. Akitas are beautiful but are a very smart, stubborn and a dominate breed. This can be a difficult combination. I work with pet owners daily. However, when it came time for me to choose a trainer I picked Mike because he genuinely loves animals and he takes a gentle but effective approach with them.

I was very lucky to find Mike early on in Samurai’s life (10 weeks) and she has completed training with Mike all the way from the Puppy Kindergarten through the Off Leash program which has really left me with an amazing dog that both I and my family can enjoy. She listens intently to me now and there are no more struggles for dominance in my home, thanks to Mike. He showed me how to be the pack leader when dealing with such a dominant breed and now all she wants to do is please me. I would highly recommend Mike Dixon and Tristate Canine Obedience to anyone who thinks they have a dog that no one can get under control. I now have the best trained dog in the neighborhood.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Barnett
The Iams Company

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