October 2025 Newsletter
It all begins with an idea.
Thank you for your continued trust in our services and for your flexibility through all the bends and flows of this year. This summer we welcomed a new certified trainer to our team, expanded our service offerings, and kept busy with lots of stay-and-trains! We’re so excited to continue growing and training alongside you and your dogs.
🎃 Halloween Reminder
Halloween can be a tricky time for our pups. Here are a few tips to keep them safe and comfortable:
Spooky décor on walks: Decorations in neighborhoods and dog-friendly stores can be scary. Bring treats and pair them with praise when your dog encounters something spooky. Give them space and adjust walking routes as needed.
Trick-or-treaters: Even the friendliest dog can be startled by costumes and masks. The safest place for dogs during trick-or-treating is at home. For pups with big feelings, try closing blinds, turning on white noise or music, and offering a special chew or stuffed Kong in a secure space.
Need a plan tailored for your dog? We’re here to help!
Alysha and Jada at The Neenah Animal Shelter’s 15th Annual Furry Flurry!
Sydney, Alysha, and Jada at Green Lake Animal Shelter’s 24th Annual Dog Walk & Festival!
Upcoming Classes
Big Feelings Club
Tue 10/7 at 4:30 | 4 or 6 week options | email to regsister!
Leash Manners & Polite Greetings
In-person & Virtual options
Sat 10/11 at 5 | 5 weeks | $145
Teenage Manners
Tue 10/7 at 6 & Thu 10/9 at 6 (full, on waitlist) | 6 weeks | $175
Pit Bull Power Hour
Tue 10/7 at 7 (full)
Email to join the waitlist
AKC Canine Good Citizen
Sat 10/11 at 4 | 5 weeks | $145
Includes CGC test fee!
Puppy & Teenage Socials
Sat 10/11 at 6 & 7 | biweekly | $20
Free for actively enrolled pups!
Reminders
Dogs & Toddlers Workshop
📅 Sat 10/11 | 10 – Noon
📍 Ripon Public Library
💲 Free Event!
Learn proactive strategies and information to help families navigate common challenges when raising dogs and toddlers together. Content is designed for parents, grandparents, professionals, and more! Child supervision is available in the library’s Romper Room.
Reserve services for the Holidays!
In-home pet sitting, wellness boarding, and Stay & Train
October Client Highlight: Anchor
Anchor first started working with us back in 2021. He completed a couple of classes, and we also did a dog-dog assessment with our late staff dog, Zoey — the two quickly became pals!
In November of 2024, Anchor’s family noticed some new behavior concerns. They reached out for support, and we promptly set Team Anchor up with a consultation and a private training package to address some of his big feelings.
Fast forward to this summer, his family contacted us again for additional guidance navigating some tricky situations. Anchor enrolled in our Big Feelings Skill Building program — designed for clients who need touch-ups or extra reactivity practice.
Anchor’s primary focus has been big-dog–directed reactivity, and he’s been making incredible progress! One of our biggest goals is to ensure families know that we’re ALWAYS here for them — whether it’s new challenges, old concerns, or just questions along the way.
We are dog trainers for a dog’s lifetime. Thank you to Anchor’s family for trusting us once again and knowing who to call when they needed support. We’re honored to help, no matter how much time has passed!
Anchor
Team Zoey & Team Anchor