

Take the worry out of your day or extended travel plans with Blue Dogs customized services tailored to meet the needs of you and your dog(s). Pet Sitting, Boarding and Exercise for dogs: Sometimes you just need to get away,right? Blue Dog's highly qualified pet sitters provide pet sitting and exercise services (including overnights) for all dogs including those with behavior problems such as aggression towards people or other dogs. What to do before baby comes, when baby comes home and after your child's arrival going right through those toddler years! Make this important transition an easy one for both you and your dog with the Blue Dog New Baby appointment! Preparing your dog for a new baby: In this sixty minute appointment, Sarah will cover all aspects of preparing your dog for the pending arrival. Think of this as "the missing manual" that your puppy didn't come with! Blue Dog covers all the basics, including socialization tips, feeding, house training, basic obedience, handling, problem prevention and "how to speak dog", as well as what to expect down the road as your puppy matures into adolescence and adulthood. New Puppy ABCs: You've got a new puppy and what that puppy learns during the time between eight and sixteen weeks of age is going to play a major role in what kind of adult dog you will have. This training is the "real thing" practiced and perfected right where your dog to needs to behave best in your home! Blue Dog makes training fun for your entire family! With home training the focus is on you, your dog, and the skills and behaviors YOU want your dog to learn - Blue Dog designs exercises tailored specifically to your environment and lifestyle. We've taught both group classes and private sessions and have found that training your dog in your own home has several distinct advantages.

In-home obedience training: (Basic manners through advanced off-leash work) Group obedience classes are great but sometimes you can't fit them into your schedule, or perhaps your dog is not a good candidate for group class. Weekday, evening and Sunday appointments are available. Follow up via phone and email is encouraged and AT NO CHARGE! If you are from out of town, as many Blue Dog clients are, and your dog's issue is one that can be viably worked with outside of your home, Sarah will see you out of her home office in Madison. In this typically 90-minute to two-hour consultation, Sarah will take a complete history of your dog and the presenting problem, help you set realistic expectations for improvement and present you with a detailed written plan tailored to work for your individual personality and lifestyle to improve your dog's behavior. In-home behavior consultations: covering problem behaviors from the chewing, digging and barking variety to resource guarding, anxiety and fear issues, dog-to-dog and dog-to-human aggression.
