Frequently Asked Questions Confused? Take a look here!

 

What kind of training do you offer?
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Bow Wow U. offers a wide variety of training services including:

  • Public Classes: Indoors and Outside.
  • Private Classes that can also be conducted during pet sitting sessions.
  • Resident Obedience: Intensive 3 weeks of obedience conducted at Bow Wow University. This is great if you do not have the time, or you are experiencing difficulties in training.
  • Behavioral Consultations: Both canine and feline consultations available. This can properly diagnose what behavioral issues your pet may be experiencing.
  • Childproofing Your Pet: Having a baby? Let us help you with proper introductions; this is very important process which often goes unaddressed.
  • Nutritional Consultations: Does your dog, scratch continually, sneeze, have problems eliminating? Nutrition and diet are key factors.
  • Puppy Selection Service: Looking for a puppy? Let us help you in your selection. We can temperament test litter and help you select. You may be surprised at what you discover!

 

What method of training do you utilize?
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Bow Wow U. trains with positive reinforcements and strives to movitate even the most stubborn of animals. Lynn does not bind herself to only one form of training. Dogs are like people. They are individuals and learn at different levels.

She uses all sorts of modalities, and tools that the dogs (as well as the owners) feel comfortable using. You will never get a dog to do something if YOU feel uncomfortable using a particular method. Your dog will sense your unease.

Whether you approve of buckle collar, harness, gentle leader, training collar, Bow Wow U. can help you get your desired results. Only through proper education and training will your dog earn his or her Pet-digree!

 

Can I expect your training to be customized for my specific dog?
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Bow Wow U. services are ALWAYS unique and tailored to each client. We do not offer a generic platform of training, because everyone seeks training for different reasons.

It is important to recognize this with our clients; this is what keeps them coming back to higher their education. We feel that YOU are the trainer, we are merely the teachers, and we are willing to work at your pace, with your abilities to form a better relationship with your pets.

 

What other types of services are offered by Bow Wow U.?
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In addition to our training services, we also offer the following services:

  • Pet Sitting: Bow Wow U. provides in home normal routine maintenance of animals ranging from dogs and cats to exotic pets. We will feed and water your pet(s), if necessary, during each visit. Litter is cleaned daily for your cats. While we are at your home, we ensure security, bring in the mail and newspapers, and recover trash cans on pick up day!
  • Taxi Services: Busy schedule? Bow Wow U. offers pet taxi services for grooming and veterinary appointments.
  • Other Specialty Services: Bow Wow U. is proud to offer Therapeutic Touch and Energy for your ailing animals. Whether it is post-operative care, joint, tissue, or terminal illness, Therapeutic Touch can help ease pain, relax a stressed animal, and promote healing and well-being.

 

What is the difference between behavioral consulting and obedience training?
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Merely teaching a dog to sit, stay, down, etc., will in NO WAY resolve behavioral issues such as aggression, obsessive compulsive disorders, barking, marking, etc. Obedience training is a vital component in many behavioral issues but first determining HOW and WHY the behavior develops is the key factor in solving the puzzle.

Consultations are a fabulous way to identify problems with a diagnosis, followed by a prognosis, and then determine what steps need to be taken with a recommendation or behavioral modification plan. It may mean changing diet, atmosphere, adding more activities in the dog's daily schedule, Aromatherapy, Flower Essences, Pharmaceuticals prescribed by a vet, as well as some type of obedience training, in a behavioral modification plan.

Bow Wow U. utilizes all methods necessary to tailor a plan to modify a dog's behavior. It is important to listen to what our animals are saying. A behavioral consultation will help bridge the gap of communication that one may encounter with their pet.

 

C'mon... can I really afford a private dog trainer and in home pet sitting?
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Not only do Bow Wow U. training methods work, they are affordable. Prior to training, we sit down with you to discuss our training plan that is customized specifically for your dog and advise you how long training will take. You can feel confident knowing that these are tried and true methods that work and are cost effective.

Our pet sitting services are also affordable and Bow Wow U. goes out of its way to give all of your animals the same love and attention that you would give them while all in the privacy of their own home. We lavish your pets with quality time as well as exercise, if required.

We follow your explicit instructions, visit your home as often as requested, and work closely with you to ensure your pet is getting the proper care and training he or she deserves. At Bow Wow U. we understand the special bond people have with their pets. We go out of our way to provide the same love and care for your pets as we do our own.

The services of Bow Wow U. will give you peace of mind and help ensure that your pets are well adjusted and cared for in your absence.

 

Can we review your references prior to commencing training or pet sitting services?
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In addition to our Customer Comments page, we can furnish references upon request. We encourage you to contact any of our satisfied clients.

 

Are the dogs that appear on the site dogs that you have trained?
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Many of the dogs are Bow Wow U. graduates while others are dogs that belong to friends or family. Bow Wow U. is proud of its three celebrated family members that grace the pages of this web site: Molly, Sirius, and Pekoe.

 

Is it true that you will be offering training items as well as other pet products for sale on your web site?
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YES. Please check back weekly as we add new products. You can also contact us if you have any special requests for items that you would like us to carry.

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