Wag & Train

WANTED: 
FOREVER HOME



Cracker is a two-year-old male Great Dane who loves kids and is a “gentle giant” when with them. He is working on his basic commands and household manners so when he finds his “forever home” he will already know most of the house rules.
Learn more about Cracker.





 

 

Kari Bastyr,
M.S., CDBC
Animal Behaviorist
370 Kalamath St.
Denver, Colorado
80223
720-312-5499
kari@wagandtrain.com


Can you believe summer is almost over? Labor Day is almost upon us so do not forget to make your boarding reservations if you are going out of town. Additionally, you still have time to enter last months contest by sending this e-newsletter to a friend.

Great news to share – Hoss, the Great Dane featured in the June e-newsletter has been adopted by a loving family. Have a wonderful month and please let me know if you have any requests for topics to be covered in future e-newsletters.

Kari
Tips & Tricks

A Tired Dog is a Good Dog: Common behavior and health problems among dogs can be curbed with moderate exercise. Without proper daily exercise and mental stimulation, dogs can become destructive, hyperactive, nippy, and may literally bounce off the walls.
Following are a few easy tips to get your dog on the right track to leading an active lifestyle.

Tips on Teaching Your Dog Not to Pull: Does your dog sound like he is choking every time you go for a walk because he is pulling so hard on the leash? Use the following techniques to teach your dog not to pull.

Customer Referral Contest!

Time is running out to enter to win a unique, custom 16X20 watercolor portrait of your pets created by the talented Jennifer Mosquera of Ion Design. Each friend you send this e-newsletter to by September 30 will receive a $25 discount on the Wag & Train class they enroll in and you will be entered to win the custom artwork.
Enter now!
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Ask Kari

Dear Kari - Our dog Dakota is used to sleeping in our bed with us. We really want to stop this behavior, but do not know the best way. What can we do to change this behavior?
Stacey

Please e-mail me with your questions. kari@wagandtrain.com

Monthly Success Story

Billy Jo the Bulldog had been a handful since the day Jeff in Denver brought her home to join his family. Her destructive behavior was only one piece of the puzzle. When her behavior became aggressive towards the family’s other two dogs, Jeff knew it was time to do something, otherwise Billy Jo would not be able to live with them. Read more about Billy Jo’s challenges.

Tell us your success stories!

Upcoming Classes

We are now enrolling for our Basic Obedience 1 classes beginning:

Ready for Basic Obedience 2?
Sign up soon to reserve your spot!
Tuesday August 22nd at
Sage Valley Pet Center in Golden		 Wednesday September 6, at 7:30 at Mountain Parks in Evergreen
Wednesday August 23rd at 7pm at
City Bark Denver		 Thursday September 7 at 8 pm at
Sage Valley Pet Center in Golden
Thursday August 24th at 7:00pm at
City Bark LoDo		 Tuesday September 12 at 8 pm at
City Bark Denver
Wednesday September 6th at 6:30 at Mountain Parks in Evergreen  
Please call 720-312-5499 or email Wag & Train to register. View all the schedules here.
Upcoming Events
Aug. 8: Second Hand Dogs: Adopting & Adapting Shelter Dogs

Sept. 10: Responsible Dog Ownership
Day

About Kari

Wag & TrainKari Bastyr, M.S., CDBC, is a Denver-based animal behaviorist, and has been in private practice for more than11 years. Her specialty is canine behavior problems, such as aggression, separation anxiety, barking, improper urination, chewing, jumping, etc. She also teaches several levels of obedience classes, including puppy class, Reliability, and agility.

More about Kari and Wag & Train. Wag & Train DOES NOT use any aversive techniques such as - choke chains, prong collars, and shock.