This is a podcast episode where we explain the many rules for our staff to supervise dog playing together. We never leave our client's dogs unattended without a staff member supervising their play, and this podcast episode explains how we make

Board and Train - Dog Training Services at Mountain Dog Spa

Nov 7th, 2023 8m 7s

This week on the Cashiers Canine Connection, Katie explains what a Board and Train at Mountain Dog Spa is and tells us how we can sign up for dog training services.

Dog Boarding at Mountain Dog Spa

Oct 27th, 2023 26m 59s

Everything you need to know for boarding your pet at Mountain Dog Spa. Answers to all our most frequently asked questions: What do the dogs do all day? How long are they outside? What should I bring for my pet's boarding visit? Answers to all t

Introducing Katie Hefner - Kennel Manager and Dog Trainer at Mountain Dog Spa

Oct 23rd, 2023 14m 47s

Dona interviews Katie so we can all get to know her better, and then Katie tells us why she loves dog training at Mountain Dog Spa! If you have any questions, reach out to us on social media to ask! We'll be sure to cover your questions in futu

Introducing Head Trainer at Mountain Dog: Sydney Hogsed

Apr 21st, 2022 14m 20s

This special episode of Cashiers Canine Connection is a meet and greet with the Head Trainer at Mountain Dog, Sydney Hogsed. Sydney tells us about how she found her purpose in life to become a dog trainer, how to make her dog training program s

Episode 12: Boarding Services at Mountain Dog

Jun 22nd, 2020 30m 24s

Alissa, Virginia and Dona explain the boarding services offered at Mountain Dog Spa. Questions Answered in this Q&A:1. What do the boarding dogs do all day?2. How long are boarding dogs in their kennel during the day?3. What do I need to bring

Episode 11: Puppy Training

May 28th, 2020 1h 2m

Dog trainer Alissa Short tells us her tips and tricks for puppy training!

Episode 10: Steps to Train Dog Recall ("Come Here")

May 21st, 2020 26m 40s

In this episode, Alissa explains how to train dogs to do one of the longest, most complicated obedience command training processes: recall.Recall is when your dog comes back to you every time that you call him/her, regardless of distractions in

Episode 9: Remote E-Collar Training

May 13th, 2020 34m 55s

In this episode, Alissa and Dona explain the E-Collar that Mountain Dog Spa uses for training.These high-quality remote collars are from E-Collar Technologies, and they give dog owners the ability to control the level of stimulation. The levels

Episode 8: The Place Command

May 6th, 2020 45m 35s

Learn the benefits to teaching your dog "Place," step-by-step instructions for how to teach "Place," and situations when "Place" comes in handy.

Episode 7: Structured Leash Walk

Apr 29th, 2020 42m 48s

Learn how to stop leash pulling, lunging and other unwanted leash walk behaviors - today! Alissa explains how to use a Herm-Sprenger prong collar to stop leash pulling once and for all. She also tells us how to avoid buying knock-off prong coll

Episode 6: Threshold Training

Apr 22nd, 2020 28m 54s

Threshold training is the process of teaching your dog to pause at each threshold and wait for your permission before walking through. In this episode of Cashiers Canine Connection, Alissa Short and Dona Ampova provide step-by-step instructions

Episode 5: Feeding Protocol

Apr 15th, 2020 28m 2s

In this podcast, Alissa Short explains how a professional dog trainer feeds dogs their meals. To achieve permission-based eating at meal times, Alissa describes a technique that will get your dog's attention. Your dog will see you as a food-pro

Episode 4: Crate Training

Apr 8th, 2020 28m 51s

Crate Training is the first of the Four Foundations that Alissa Short and Dona Ampova are going into in greater detail. The crate starts the day of a dog in training, because the dog will wake up in his or her crate. The day will start with a l

Episode 3: Overview of the Four Foundations

Apr 1st, 2020 20m 45s

This episode of Cashiers Canine Connection is an overview of the Four Foundations of dog training. Alissa Short tells us what the Four Foundations are and why they are important when we are training our pet dogs.The Four Foundations are:1. Crat

Episode 2: How We Communicate with Dogs

Mar 25th, 2020 29m 58s

In Episode 2, Alissa Short and Dona Ampova of Mountain Dog Spa explain the most clear ways to communicate with pet dogs. From verbal commands to a wide range of nonverbal cues, Alissa explains how she, as a professional dog trainer, is able to

Episode 1: What does a happy, well-trained dog look like?

Mar 18th, 2020 20m 11s

In this episode, Alissa Short and Dona Ampova of Mountain Dog Spa debunk myths about what a happy dog looks like. Cashiers Canine Connection explains how to achieve a rewarding relationship with your pet. Topics covered include how to positivel

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