Posts Tagged ‘Butt Sniffers Academy’
Our Trio of Trainers
As a company, The Watering Bowl believes in the power of socialization to improve behavior and deepen the bond between dogs and humans. That’s why everything we do emphasizes interaction among dogs. (Hence, the Butt Sniffers name.) And our cage-free canine community influences our training program, and vice versa. All of our trainers are certified.…
Read MoreThe Undiagnosed Symptoms of Cabin Fever
In humans, the signs are obvious. We get restless. We binge watch. We forage for snacks. But believe it or not, cabin fever affects dogs, too. And the symptoms can range from obvious to somewhat hidden. Before we examine three such signs that your dog may be suffering from the very real scourge of cabin…
Read MoreDon’t Be A Bumpus
Some family holiday traditions include dusting off an old record or reading a particular poem. Maybe you hide an elf or break out a special recipe or cozy up to your favorite movie. At Butt Sniffers Academy, the visions dancing in our heads are those of well-behaved dogs, enjoying the holiday season. And we are…
Read MoreSt. Peters Open October 29th
We love Mondays around here. The way we look at it, every Monday is like one big reunion for our friends who come to spend a full day of play with us at The Watering Bowl. Monday, October 29th is an extra special one. It won’t be a reunion. But we’re looking forward to it…
Read MoreALL WE NEED ARE DOGS AND PEOPLE
While we are thrilled with the progress being made on our fourth location, the completion of the building is really only the beginning. We can’t wait to meet the pups of St. Peters, and we are looking forward to hiring a crew of TWBers to match our excellent staff at our other three locations. And…
Read MoreThe Other Best Part About The End Of Summer
While your pup looks forward to their favorite swim party, it’s time to also think about that other end of summer activity: going back to school. Sure, it can be a drag. Rigid schedules, waking up early, less pool time. But back-to-school is something we actually look forward to around here. At Butt Sniffers Academy,…
Read MoreGet To Know Our New Trainer And Some Dog Park Etiquette, Too
If you’re a doctor or a dentist or a mechanic, people probably ask you for free advice just about everywhere you go. “You’re a doctor? Like an MD? Great cause I’ve got this thing on my knee. Take a look!” Same goes for dog trainers. As soon as someone learns you have multiple certifications and…
Read MoreDog Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are hard. Sure, there are lots of things we can all do better. Or do less of. And making that list doesn’t take too much thought. But when it comes to keeping those resolutions, that’s when it gets tricky. At The Watering Bowl, we don’t pretend to know the best way to…
Read MoreDogs Don’t Mind Homework
Butt Sniffers Academy is just like any other school, only it’s completely different. For example, the attendees of our four-legged institute of higher learning don’t seem to mind a little extra homework. In fact, they thoroughly enjoy it. That’s why the dean of BSA, Tracy Pritchard, devised a set flashcards to help students lock in…
Read MoreTraining Trainers
Butt Sniffers Academy, the four-legged institute of higher learning, offers free online courses for anyone who wants to earn extend their education outside of our Dog Grove facility. Simply check out the dedicated YouTube Channel that we update on an ongoing basis. It features the Dean of BSA, Tracy Pritchard, dolling out knowledge in four…
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