Summer Newsletter 2021 Help With Fireworks & Other Scary Stuff for Dogs * Summer Meetup * 🐕 🐈 🐩 Free tips!

November – December News & Tips | No matter how “bad” your dog is…please don’t “Try Everything”Work with a professional with a consistent plan.

September – October News & Tips | The Pooch Coach provides tips to better rehab your dog at home after surviving an attack from another dog.

July-August 2019 News & Tips | The Pooch Coach tells about 3 things you should be prepared for to help keep your dog safe and happy this time of year.

May/June Tip Choosing the Right Veterinarian, and Dog Dentists. Due to another recent experience with vet hospitals and, in particular, dog dentistry, The Pooch Coach decided to write some tips to help others.  Our main lesson is to make sure you can trust your vet.  If your gut is saying “no” or “I’m not sure”,  then don’t settle!  Click below to read our  latest story.

Here are our most popular recent articles. 1. How to get your dog to settle down and relax… anywhere!, 2. Are we over-medicating our dogs? and 3. Many people believe that you cannot control a dog’s prey drive.

January - February News   Hello!  Welcome to our first newsletter of 2019.  We hope you enjoy it.   SFDC Meetups are fun! Come out and practice your dog handling & communication skills and meet other past & present members of the Pooch Coach Pack. Our next Meetup with FREE training tips,

November – December 2018 News & Tips | Holiday tips for your dog: Holidays are great, but sometimes they can be stressful for people. And, of course, that stress can be passed on to our pets. We can also get distracted with everything that is going on, and neglect our pups a bit.

 September & October News  Hello!  Welcome to our September/October Newsletter. We hope you enjoy it.   SFDC Meetups are fun! Come out and practice your dog handling & communication skills and meet other past & present members of the Pooch Coach Pack. Our next Meetup with FREE training tips, behavior help,

July & August 2018 News & Tips | Things to Fear! The Pooch Coach has blogged about 3 things you should be prepared for to help keep your dog safe and happy this time of year: Fireworks, Foxtails & Skunks!

May – June 2018 News & Tips | When (not) to get a 2nd dog. Whether you’re considering getting a 2nd dog, or you already have one, this article will give you some great advice on the do’s and don’t’s. 

March-April 2018 News & Tips | Tips for helping your sick or recovering pet. Leaving your dog at the vet’s is always sad & stressful.  But you need to be calm & happy to make sure your dog doesn’t get stressed.

February 2018 News & Tips | Here are our latest blog posts, in case you missed them!
Why your dog should always wear a collar & ID. Honey is Good for Dogs!

Simple New Years Resolutions for You & Your Pup.
To kick off 2018, The Pooch Coach is offering you some great tips for things to do to make both you and your pup happier and healthier this year.

December 2017 News & Tips | Holidays are great, but sometimes they can be stressful for people. And, of course, that stress can be passed on to our pets. We can also get distracted with everything that is going on, and neglect our pups a bit.

November 2017 News & Tips | More on dog socialization. Keeping your puppy safe prior to having their vaccinations, but still getting them out into the world

October 2017 News & Tips | Final Meetup of 2017 – Special event!  More tips for new dogs & puppies. This month’s tip is socialization.

September 2017 News & Tips | Spending time training your dog is spending time loving them.

August 2017 News & Tips | Treats, New Dogs & Puppies I believe Shelby’s All Natural, 100% meat treats are the best treats out there.

July 2017 News & Tips | Things to Fear! 3 things you should be prepared for to help keep your dog safe and happy: Fireworks, Foxtails & Skunks!

June 2017 News & Tips | No More Fear of Objects! Is your dog scared or reactive to the vacuum, umbrellas or skateboards? Or some other noise or object?

May 2017 News & Tips What’s in Your Dog’s Food?  It could be DOG! There have been a few recalls lately that are of more concern than usual because they were either with reputable companies or because they warned of ingredients you’d never dream (more like a nightmare!) could be in your dog’s food.

April 2017 News & Tips It’s been one month since I said goodbye to my best friend. Not a moment goes by that I don’t think of her and miss her. She was always by my side, especially in the last few months when I could not leave her alone for even a minute.

March 2017 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach San Francisco Dog Trainer
Senior Moments… A new series of tips help your dog as he ages.

Feberuary 2017 News & Tips Our blog is broken into sections about training, health & nutrition, general tips and even travel tips. Here are some of the most popular & a couple recent posts in case you missed them:

January News & Tips Simple & Easy New Year’s Resolutions For You… and Your Dog. The Pooch Coach is a contributor to Bay Woof Magazine. To kick off 2017, she offers you some great tips for things to do to make both you and your pup happier and healthier this year.

December 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. How to keep your dog safe for the holidays. Holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs.

October 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. Here are some general tips for Halloween safety. Note: Please do NOT lock your dog in another room!

September 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. September Tips – Treats and other rewards

August 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach.
August Tips – Just Say No!

July 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach.
July Tips – Things to Fear!

June 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach.

May 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. May 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach. More on: When Your Dog is Sick. Emergency Rooms – how to choose the best option for your sick pet.

April News & Tips

Hello! Welcome to our April Newsletter. We hope you enjoy it. Come out with your dog for some socialization and some fun. Learn a new trick or 2. Have a question about your dog’s behavior? The Pooch Coach will be offering free 1-1 advice to attendees.

March News & Tips

Hello! Welcome to our March Newsletter. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great time playing with their dogs.

February News & Tips

Hello! Welcome to our February Newsletter. We hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great time playing with their dogs.

January 2016 News & Tips
Hello! Welcome to our first Newsletter of 2016. We hope you enjoy it.
January 2016 News & Tips from The Pooch Coach Some easy New Year’s Resolutions
for you and your pup.

December News & Tips Hello!  Welcome to our December Newsletter.  We hope you enjoy it. SFDC Meetups are more popular than ever! People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great time playing with their dogs. Our

November News & Tips Hello!  Welcome to our November Newsletter  We hope you enjoy it. SFDC Meetups are more popular than ever! People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great time playing with their dogs. Our

OCTOBER 2015 NEWS & TIPS   Special offer for friends of The Pooch Coach: Get 50% off tickets today (9/25) from 11 AM until 11 PM* *Good for first 25 people to use special code  Food Trucks & Pups!   Food, Drinks & Entertainment for Dogs & Their People. Saturday, October

SEPTEMBER 2015 NEWS & TIPS September News & Tips Hello!  Welcome to our September Newsletter  We hope you enjoy it. SFDC Meetups are more popular than ever! People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great time

AUGUST 2015 NEWS & TIPS August News & Tips Hello!  Welcome to our August Newsletter  We hope you enjoy it.   Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have

JULY 2015 NEWS & TIPS July News & Tips Hello!  Welcome to our July Newsletter  We hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great

JUNE 2015 NEWS & TIPS   June News & Tips Hello!  Welcome to our June News  We hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have

MAY 2015 NEWS & TIPS   May News & Tips Hello!  Welcome to our May News  We hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have

APRIL 2015 NEWS & TIPS Hello! Welcome to our April News. We hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great

FEBRUARY 2015 NEWS AND TIPS Hello!  We hope you enjoy our newsletter. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great time playing with their dogs. Our next

JANUARY 2015 NEWS AND TIPS Hello!  We hope you enjoy our newsletter.   Hello!  Welcome to our first Newsletter of 2015  We hope you enjoy it.    Some easy New Year’s Resolutions for you and your pup.   Here are some ideas for a happier and healthier 2015 Add

DECEMBER 2014 NEWS & TIPS Hello! Welcome to our December Newsletter. We hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great

NOVEMBER 2014 NEWS, OFFERS & TIPS Hello! Welcome to our November 2014 Newsletter. We hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have

OCTOBER 2014 NEWS & TIPS Hello! Welcome to our October Newsletter. I hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great

SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWS & TIPS Hello! Welcome to our September Newsletter. I hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great

AUGUST 2014 NEWS & TIPS Welcome to our August Newsletter The August SF Dog Connector's Meetup is at Strut Your Mutt! The Pooch Coach has been asked once again to be "Ask The Trainer" at Best Friend's Annual Strut Your Mutt!   August 23, 9:00AM - 3:00

JULY 2014 NEWS & TIPS No More Fear! Welcome to our July Newsletter.  Our theme is getting over shyness and fear. Dogs & Fireworks (loud noises) Are you worried that your dog will be afraid of fireworks? Here are some tips for dealing with the 4th of

DOGS AND FIREWORKS Welcome to our July Newsletter. Our theme is getting over shyness and fear. Dogs and Fireworks (loud noises) Are you worried that your dog will be afraid of fireworks? Here are some tips for dealing with the 4th of July - or any other

JUNE NEWS AND TIPS - Double the Fun! Welcome to our June Newsletter - 2 Meetups and 2 training tips! This month, we have two SF Dog Connector's Meetups!! The main one will be at Taste of West Portal Saturday, June 14, from 11:00 - 3:00 Come out

MAY 2014 NEWS AND TIPS Hello! Welcome to our May 2014 Newsletter. We hope you enjoy it. Skunked!!! What every dog owner needs to know about skunk attacks. Be prepared! You don’t want to be running out at midnight trying to buy ingredients for bathing your dog.

APRIL 2014 NEWS AND TIPS Hello! Welcome to our April Newsletter. I hope you enjoy it. Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are really enjoying this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and have a great

MORE APRIL 2014 NEWSLETTER Hello! Welcome to the Followup to our April Newsletter. I hope you enjoy it. What's New? We hit 1,000 likes today!! Following up our announcement from the last newsletter... Win a free one-on-one session with The Pooch Coach! Lastly, April 1st is The

MARCH 2014 NEWS AND TIPS Hello! Welcome to our March Newsletter. I hope you enjoy it. SF Dog Connector's Meetup! Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are loving this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog owners, and

FEBRUARY 2014 NEWS AND TIPS Hello! Thanks for reading my February newsletter. This will be short & sweet! SF Dog Connector's Meetup! Have you been to an SFDC Meetup yet? People are loving this easy and fun way to learn and practice training tips, meet other dog

JANUARY 2014 NEWS AND TIPS Meetup! Next Meetup with free training tips and socialization practice is this Saturday, Jan 11th @ noon.   Can't make this one? No problem! Just join the SF Dog Connectors group and you'll be notified of future opportunities. Facebook SF Dog Connect

DECEMBER 2013 NEWS AND TIPS May all of your wishes come true! The Pooch Coach wants to wish you a great holiday season and a wonderful New Year. Remember to keep your dog safe during the holiday festivities. Don't forget to give him some extra walks to help

NOVEMBER 2013 NEWS AND TIPS Meetup! Next Meetup with FREE training tips and socialization practice is this Saturday 11/16 @ noon. Can't make this one? No problem! Just join the SF Dog Connectors group and you'll be notified of future opportunities. Facebook SF Dog Connect Community For those