Xena’s Pack

Pumpkin Puppies

Xena's Pack — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:00:19 +0000

I could not let you go without seeing these cute dogs we are training in our current class.

I’d like to introduce you to sweet potato GG Maggie, a 5-month-old French Bulldog being trained in our Ultimate Puppy course. Maggie is the third dog I’ve trained for her family and has been a joy!

We also have GB Tonk who is a 7-month-old Black Lab puppy doing our 3-week off-leash Board and Train program. Tonk is the second dog I’ve trained for his owner who is an Army veteran.

Last but not least is GB Duke who is doing our 3-week Board and Training to learn manners when his owners have guests come to their home. His owners have a problem with him being extremely reactive to new people in the home.

Not pictured is GG Aurora, a Rottweiler who thought Lowe’s was a terrifying place and was NOT interested in sitting still for a cute fall photo but we can try again next time.

DUKE – GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG TRAINING
TONK – BLACK LABRADOR DOG TRAININGMAGGIE – FRENCH BULLDOG DOG TRAINING

Welcome to Diary of a Dog Trainer

Xena's Pack — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:04:42 +0000

Welcome to Diary of a Dog Trainer! In a world of technology and business, there are rules we have to play by to maintain digital relevancy. One of these rules is to create organic traffic to your website by making constant changes to your website so Google will show you higher results. As a dog trainer, there aren’t many changes happening around here in terms of what we offer, we like to be consistent! So that leaves me to blog writing.

If you aren’t familiar with what we do, you can poke around on the site at your leisure or call us for more info at 407-863-8046. To summarize what we do, check out my SEO-savvy list below. I’m hoping the powers that be at the Google machine will accept my humble attempts at hacking their system. Keep popping into Diary of a Dog Trainer if you’re interested in keeping tabs on my desperate attempts to run a small business in a digital world.

Cheers for now,

Xena Lamp

Dog Trainer

Owner

Pet CPR and First Aid Instructor

US Marine

Ventura, K9 Piper, MONiCa!’s Mom

Wannabe Crossfitter

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Dog Boarding in Orange City

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Dog Boarding in DeBary

Dog Boarding in Deland

Dog Boarding in Lake Mary

Dog Boarding in Altamonte Springs

Dog Boarding in Deltona

Dog Boarding in Longwood

Dog Boarding in Orlando

Dog Boarding in Marion County

Dog Boarding in Volusia County

Dog Boarding in Ocala

Dog Boarding in The Villages

Dog Boarding in Maitland

Dog Boarding in Winter Park

Dog Boarding in Winter Garden

Dog Boarding in New Symrna

Dog Boarding in Oviedo

Dog Boarding in Winter Springs

Dog Boarding in Lake Helen

Dog Boarding in Mount Dora

Dog Boarding in Sorrento

6 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:48:00 +0000

1. Getting a dog, especially a puppy, should be seen as a 15-year commitment. Dogs are living even longer now and if you’re considering an older dog, subtract its current age from 15 years. The sum is the minimum you should expect to have that dog for.

2. What season of life are you in? Are you single and hope to be married with kids someday? Do you have a stable career or are you frequently moving? The season and style of life you have now may not be the same in 1, 3, 5, 10+ years. Will you accommodate your dog’s needs regardless of a new lifestyle? Can you take your dog with you if you move homes, have a new job or have a new significant other who is allergic?

3. Are you financially prepared to pay for professional training if the dog you choose proves to be too difficult for you to self-train?

4. Would you be able to afford the food, vet bills, shots, preventative medicine and equipment such as leashes, collars, toys etc now and for the next 15 years? Research the cost of dog food for the average dog of the breed you desire and call vets to get a quote on annual average costs. Will an additional monthly bill of $40-$80 ($480 – $960 annually) hurt the bank or prevent you from maintaining your current lifestyle?

5. Are you recently single? Are you considering getting a dog to fill the emptiness that the absence of someone else has left? Wait a couple of months from the date of break up. Rushing into a 15-year commitment after the termination of a romantic relationship does not necessarily fix the issue of loneliness. Having a brand new puppy that needs to pee and poop every two hours and bites on you will add more stress to your life, not reduce it. (PS Getting a dog won’t fix a relationship, better to get a plant).

6. Research, research, RESEARCH! Educate your self on what a new puppy or adult dog needs. Research trainers, breeds, cons of a breed, subscribe to educational newsletters like mine. You can check it out by going to www.xenaspack.com. Saying no to free information would just be silly! I’m going to send you guides, checklist, dog memes and best of all, little tips and tricks to make your life with dogs better!

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