It is never too late for canine education and FINE-TUNED CANINES is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a senior this time: a 9-year old Vizsla female named Indiana (Indiana Jones) from Fort Myers, FL. Indiana's "little sister", Jersey (also a Vizsla) came to train with us before and now it is her older sister’s turn to learn some new skills. Indiana is proof that older dogs not only can learn new skills, but that they enjoy learning and having something to think about. It is beneficial to keep an older dog active both physically and mentally because just like older people, dogs are happier when they know that they have goals in life, that they have things that they enjoy doing and that they can feel proud of their new achievements. 

Indiana showed us that she really craved some challenges. She also showed that she learns fast. Her tail keeps moving when she knows she has just had another training success. Her head goes up, her body posture changes and she shows her big smile. Her recent achievements have even surprised her own owners, who never thought that she would be able to learn certain skills.

She has learned fast and she is very satisfied with her own new skills.

Indiana has a lot of vigor and loves fetching a ball. Last but not least, she loves working side-by-side with a human and having some individual attention from a human. We love working with this mature lady and she's a lot of fun.

Updated on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 7:53 AM by FINE-TUNED CANINES

Updated on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 6:45 PM by FINE-TUNED CANINES

Fine-tuned Canines has just welcomed Thor, an 11 month old German Shepherd from the east coast of Florida to our facility in Naples, Florida. Thor, a member of the herding group, is an inquisitive, curious, Shepherd that has good energy. He is learning to look to Lexi, his trainer and current pack leader for direction and guidance. He has already experienced the natural distractions of seeing deer and an eagle during training and is becoming more disciplined and self-controlled.

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Tripp the Labrador Retriever male and FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training school graduate (Naples, FL dog training)

Tripp the Labrador Retriever male has graduated from our Board and Train dog training school FINE-TUNED CANINES in Naples, FL. Tripp is a very energetic, athletic, high energy dog that we truly had fun working with. This dog is not only beautiful but super smart. Tripp loves working and having a job. He learned lots of new things at FINE-TUNED CANINES including good dog manners around humans and other dogs, new ways to exercise, basic and more advanced obedience skills, some agility elements and of course retrieving, including water retrieving. Tripp also learned what it means to be a balanced pack follower. He learned to run on a treadmill too and loves it. He worked off-leash with 3 other dogs and learned to follow a human's lead even with various distractions present. Tripp is a dog with lots of potential! 

Addison, the Australian Shepherd female from Fort Myers, FL who graduated from FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training school in Naples, FL

Addison, the adventurous and very adorable Australian Shepherd female had lots of fun at FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training camp in Naples, FL. 

Addison's owner is a true example of what a responsible dog ownership and pack leadership is about. He worked with FINE-TUNED CANINES and followed throughwith all the instructions. As a result, his dog blossomed and his relationship with his fantastic canine has been fine-tuned. Way to go! We are forseeing many successes for Addison and her terrific Pack Leader!:)

Oriole, the 7 year old Bichon Frise male dog and FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train dog training program student in Florida

Yesterday, another canine student joined FINE-TUNED CANINES Board and Train program. Our new student is a 7 year old Bichon Frise male dog and his name is Oriole.

Oriole did not have any previous training and is ready for some new mental challenges and for broadening his intellectual horizons. 

Oriole's already learning new skills and he met his canine faculty as well: professor Shakti and professor Chopper. :) 

Oriole's major fields of study include "good manner-ology", the "art of loose leash walking" and the "philosophy of barkless living", but this smart little guy's accomplishments will quite likely exceed all expectations. 

Remember: it is NEVER too late to start training your dog! Dogs learn their whole lives, just like humans. Proper canine education is a chance for your dog to develop his or her potential and talents. 

We are very excited about getting to know Oriole's sparkly personality and assisting him in discovering his talents.