Originally published April 15, 2016 In the past, we’ve shared what human foods to avoid with dogs. But what do we eat that’s great for them? Although most dogs eat the same food every day for their meals, just like people they appreciate variety, so try mixing it up with these yummy “people foods” as treats. In the nursery, puppies experience new tastes and sensations by getting to try blueberries, peas, and apples, frozen in a little bit of water. Arthur, pictured, loves pla

Originally published December 2016 Picture it: A fuzzy, yellow puppy with a big red bow, under the tree on Christmas morning. The kids run down the stairs (in their matching plaid pajamas, of course) and squeal with delight. “A puppy! A puppy! Eeeeeeeeee!!!!!” Mom and dad smile lovingly at each other. Success, they think, reveling at the cries of joy from their children. Google “Christmas puppy” and you’ll get a whole slew of picture and videos depicting this scene. But is it

Originally published December 2015 There’s a lot of different information out there about whether you should get a puppy for Christmas. It used to be a very popular thing to do, but nowadays it is falling out of favor, and for some very good reasons. So is it ever a good idea to give a puppy for Christmas? Here are some important things to keep in mind: Surprising somebody with a pet is never a good idea. Dogs, and puppies in particular, are a lot of work. Surprising somebody

For most animals, their default reaction to the unknown is fear. With puppies, we can easily turn this fear of the unknown into cautious curiosity as an adult. Cautious curiosity is the default strategy of a well socialized dog when confronted by new people and things. Dogs are not born friendly to humans, but they are born to become friendly to people. This happens only if they meet friendly people while they are very young puppies. Exposure to both people and man-made envir

Originally posted Thursday, February 4, 2016 Super Bowl 50 has gone to the dogs -- literally. With viewers drooling for the latest commercials, advertisers are banking on your best friend’s aww-inducing factor. This year’s creative commercials feature dogs dreaming of Doritos, Dachshunds dressed up as hot dogs and more. But you may want to consider some safety tips for Fido to keep things running smoothly on game day. Just Say No The ASPCA recommends keeping booze away from p

Delightful Dog proudly announces a new training program for puppies 8-16 weeks of age! "Puppy Beginnings" 
Fundamentals and Socialization Class. A 4-week puppy class!! Perfect!!! It’s exactly what you need to start learning the basics and get both you and your puppy off on the right paw. Here’s what you need to know: Begin Date: Saturday February 25, 2017 Time: 11:30am -12:30pm Nbr of consecutive weeks: 4 Cost: $150.00 Pre-registration is required. Check with Delightful Dog o

Now that you're familiar with our trainers, here is a list of our training classes and what each one is all about: Puppy Play School 1 3 weeks/ one hour a week/ $90 This class is offered intermittently based on demand. If you are interested in training for a puppy under 16 weeks of age, we also offer a nursery day program for socialization, beginning training, and enrichment. Puppies must be under 14 weeks old on the first day of class and have begun their scheduled vaccinati