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How to Socialize Your Dog The RIGHT Way
Socialization is THE single most important thing that owners need to do for the psychological success of their puppy. By properly socializing your dog, you can help ensure that they do not end up fearful and aggressive as an adult! Dogs Experts agree that a…
LCTA’s Service Dog Program- Fundraising Ideas
Service Dogs are quickly becoming recognized as an incredibly valuable medical asset to individuals with disabilities! They can save lives, alert others to their handler’s needs, and bring comfort and peace of mind to family members of those with disabilities, knowing their loved one has…
LCTA’s Service Dog Program-Where to Start
Figuring Out Cost Budgeting and Fundraising What Breeds to Look For After You Have Picked Out Your Dog Thank you for taking the time to read my blog! Tiffany Buerer has almost half a decade of training experience with Lost Creek. She is an expert…
Bringing Home a Rescue Dog: What You Need to Know
Be Prepared. Research The Individual Dog. Consider any existing pets. Consult an expert. Enforce the rules.
5 Signs That Your Dog Needs Professional Training
Biting Whether they bite you, your friends, or other animals, if your dog is biting, you need to get them in to see a behaviorist immediately. The average person should never try to fix aggression because it often makes the aggression worse. ALWAYS consult a…
5 Tips To Make Your Dog Behave
Does your dog destroy things while you are at work? How about jump all over house guests? Dig child-sized holes in your yard? Bark without pause? Pay attention to everything except you? If you answered yes to ANY of these questions, then these tips to…
Medical Alert Service Dog Must Have Items
When you own a medical alert dog, there are a few must have items that you need to keep with you at all times. While not legally necessary for access to all public spaces, they reduce the chance of you being stopped and questioned about…
(Don’t) Jump for Joy
Jumping. Most of us DO NOT like when our dog jumps all over everyone and everything. Little dogs can scratch legs while big dogs can even knock people over! At Lost Creek, one of the biggest complaints we hear from our clients about their dogs…
What I Wish I Had Known Before I Got a Dog
Here at Lost Creek, we are experts in dog behavior and communication. We can predict a dog’s behavior within seconds of meeting them for the first time. We gained this knowledge through years and years of studying, researching, and good old fashioned trial and error….
Tiff’s Top Ten Favorite Dog Things
The longer I am in the dog business, the more I come to realize the importance of quality dog items. Leashes, collars, brushes…there are tons of different products on the market. Some are good, some not so much. With so many options to choose from,…
LCTA’s Tips and Tricks: Exercise
Lost Creek’s Tips and Tricks for Eliminating Unwanted Dog Behaviors: Exercise See the video here! Why do dogs bark, howl, chew, dig, etc? Many unwanted or “bad” behaviors we see in our dogs are actually symptoms of something else. Dogs frequently exhibit problem…
Meet the Lost Creek Family
Meet the Lost Creek Family! Austin Buerer Lost Creek was founded in 2016 by our owner and behaviorist, Austin. Austin was raised with a love of animals throughout his life, helping his parents and grandparents on the farm with everything from cattle to the farm…