Pet CPR Video

Check out this Pet CPR video. It could save a life! Thanks to SOS student, Melissa for sharing her find.

SOS Dog Talk YouTube Channel!

Saling's Obedience School has an official YouTube channel

We now have a place to post all the videos we take in class or at shows or even at home. Be sure to check it out and subscribe to the channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/sosdogtalk.  Please let us know if you have any videos to post. Here is one of the videos!

Tricks!

Check out the awesome Leg Weave that Melissa and Brea can do! Get ready for a neck stretch though, as the video is sideways - oh, come on, it's all a part of the fun. ;-)

Yappy New Year!

Yappy New Year to all the SOS folks! I, for one, am excited about all the great things that will happen this year.

Let's start the year off right with a prayer for animals:

Dear God, you have given us care over all living things; protect and bless the animals who give us companionship and delight, make us their true friends and worthy companions. Amen.

Read more: http://www.beliefnet.com/Love-Family/Pets/Multifaith-Prayers-For-Animals.aspx#ixzz1iJWnM7Os

It's Christmas Time!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Now is a great time to reflect on the year and to be thankful for the blessings in your life. Give all your fur-kids a hug and have a fun, safe, meaningful Christmas season.

Puppy Love: Love Your Puppy, Start Training Early!

Everyone loves a puppy (well, most people do). They are so cute, active and clumsy. You can't help but smile and giggle at them. Here is a spur-of-the-moment video taken of a new Border Collie puppy visiting one of our Advanced Obedience Classes. She is 7 weeks old and look at everything she can do! Puppies are smart and their little brains are eager and ready to have fun with you while they learn.

Teaching an old dog new tricks

Lil Abner is a Service Dog for his owner, Mrs. Pat. Abner didn't start his training until he was 4 years old! Which goes against the old adage "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." You can train your dog at any age!

Now at the ripe ol' age of 8, Abner has earned Canine Good Citizen (C.G.C.) and Therapy Dog International (T.D.I.) certificates as well as a Novice Rally title. Abner's now has a new accomplishment to put under his collar.

Lil Abner and Pat go to a retirement home every Wednesday which enabled him to achieve a new title. In order to earn a T.D.I.A. certification, dog and owner must visit a retirement home or similar organization 50 times. Abner and Pat love visiting the retirement home and making the residents happy.

Abner is a super little dog with lots of love to share. A Saling's Dog to be proud of!

We love ya, Pat and Abner -
Brenda, Mike, and all the Saling's Gang