DogiZone Blog

Group Class Updates

By Andrew Fraser | Nov 10, 2015

**Group class update** As Montgomery County Public Schools are closed for today, we will not be holding the unlimited group class this evening Tuesday, 1/26 at 7pm. Urbana: Classes in Urbana are on temporary hold due to circumstances beyond our control. We are searching for an indoor venue at present, and as soon as one becomes…

Read More

Maryland Dog Trainer Speaks About Exercise

By Andrew Fraser | Mar 6, 2015

By: Maryland Dog Trainer Andrew Fraser Length of exercise should be around 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on your dogs age, breed and overall health. Always start small and build up over time. 2 types of exercise Physical – aerobic activity will keep your dogs body healthy Walk, Jog, Run Fetch, Tug of War…

Read More

Dog of the Month – February 2015

By Andrew Fraser | Feb 4, 2015

Please meet Clark! When we first met Clark he was one of the worst cases of dog reactivity that we have ever seen before.  He was aggressive towards other animals, becoming hyper-adrenalized and it was incredibly sad to see such a nice dog so stressed. We were all worried and concerned that Clark would try…

Read More

Nail Trimming Tips and Tricks

By Andrew Fraser | Feb 4, 2015

Nail trimming is an important part of ensuring your dog is healthy and happy. Long nails can easily break and lead to infection if the quick is exposed. Long nails also cause the paws to splay outwards preventing your pet from walking properly or comfortably, which can then potentially lead to skeletal damage or deformation.…

Read More

Dog of the Month – January 2015

By Andrew Fraser | Jan 2, 2015

Please say the dogs of Rolling Acres Nursery and Landscaping! Please visit their website at www.rollingacreslandscaping.com.   Ruby is a 3 year old blue merle mini-Australian Shepherd, Wilson is a 1 ½ year old tri-color mini-Australian Shepherd, and Bullet is a 13 month old Great Pyrenees. Andrew originally started off working with just Ruby, but…

Read More

New Year Resolutions

By Andrew Fraser | Jan 2, 2015

The start of the New Year signals many things including change, growth, and taking steps towards better living. We humans often look to get in better shape, take better care of our homes and finances, and be nicer to each other among other things. New Year’s resolutions can also help us become better dog owners.…

Read More

COU Holiday Party

By Andrew Fraser | Dec 12, 2014

As a way to say thank you to our clients and their pets for another great year we will be holding our annual Holiday Party on Saturday December 20, 2014 from 11am to 1pm. There will be a light lunch spread and dessert for the humans, games and treats for the dogs, and special goodies…

Read More

Winter Pet Care Hints and Tips

By Andrew Fraser | Dec 1, 2014

The MD/DC/VA area experiences all manner of conditions from extreme low temperatures to heavy snows during the winter. New and different hazards present themselves for pet owners on a daily basis but that doesn’t mean that you and your dog can’t enjoy the season. By taking a few precautions and preparing ahead of time you…

Read More

Dog of the Month – December 2014

By Andrew Fraser | Dec 1, 2014

Please say hello to Zoe! Zoe first began training with Marty when she came in for a Board & Train this past August. At the time she was very shy so a lot of work was put into building her trust before focusing on commands. Unfortunately she then came down with awful seasonal allergies that…

Read More

Dog of the Month – November 2014

By Andrew Fraser | Nov 1, 2014

  Please say hello to Sophie, our November 2014 Dog of the Month!   Sophie is a COU superstar having completed not only the STAR Puppy class, but also the Intermediate Obedience class, and more recently a ten-day board and train. At only ten months old her obedience is above and beyond many young dogs…

Read More

Dog of the Month – October 2014

By Andrew Fraser | Oct 6, 2014

Please say hello to Boyd, our October 2014 dog of the month!! Boyd recently joined us for a 10 day Board and Train, and quickly became a COU favorite. Always eager to work he picked up commands quickly with almost no need for correction, and learned the entire agility course in under a half hour!…

Read More

Halloween Dog Safety Tips

By Andrew Fraser | Oct 3, 2014

Halloween is a fun-filled holiday for both kids and adults, but can be a frightening time for even the most confident dogs. Avoid unnecessary stress and dangers this year by following these 7 easy Halloween dog safety tips:   Halloween treats are for people only! All forms of chocolate — especially baking or dark chocolate —…

Read More

Greenbriar Fall Fest

By Andrew Fraser | Sep 5, 2014

For more info visit September 27th Greenbriar Fall Festival

Read More

Super Special Seminar Coming up

By Andrew Fraser | Apr 22, 2014

Click below to view the details and register online Visit Seminar Page and Purchase Online  

Read More

The “Bark in the Park” Event Arrives in May

By Andrew Fraser | Jan 15, 2014

Although it is the dead of winter and arctic weather covers the majority of the United States, Spring is only a little over two months away. This means better weather and more beautiful days to spend outdoors with your pets! One of the more exciting events to look forward to is the Bark In The…

Read More