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Howl-o-ween Party – Sunday October 28, 2012

Please join us for a family fun filled event at Furry Friends Resort on Sunday, October 28, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Dogs are welcome, especially those in costume!  I will be giving a short presentation on how dogs learn, discussing clicker training and will be available for a Q & A session. [...]

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A Recipe for Success: the Wonderful World of KONGS

A Kong is a hard, hollow, rubber dog toy that is shaped like a snowman, with a small hole on the top and a larger hole on the bottom.  It is dishwasher safe and, for the most part, virtually indestructible for most dogs.  A Kong by itself can be a fun toy for dogs to [...]

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Celebrate the 4th of July safely

The 4th of July is just around the corner, with fireworks that are inevitable with this great holiday.  However spectacular for humans, this can often be a stressful time for dogs.  Lisa Spector wrote a wonderful post with some wonderful tips!  Please take a few moments to check it out: http://positively.com/2012/06/10/10-safety-and-calming-tips-for-dogs-during-fireworks/ Enjoy your celebration!

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Office Closed June 19th – 25th

Our office will be closed for vacation with the family.  Please feel free to complete the contact form to request information, but we will not get back to you until after June 25th.

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New Puppy Preschool Curriculum – May, 2012

Out N’ About Dog Training is proud to announce the launch of a revolutionary new Puppy Preschool Class curriculum to be taught at the premier doggy day care and boarding facility of Camp Bow Wow, in El Cajon. For the past three years, Julie Schmitt has taught Puppy Preschool classes at Camp Bow Wow for [...]

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She Personalized the Training

We adopted a loving rescue dog who had zero training.  She barked at other dogs, yanked on the leash so we couldn’t enjoy walks, and constantly potty’d on the carpet.  I was always a cat owner and never owned a dog before and needed some help.  I called Julie Schmitt based on the great reviews [...]

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Chose Her Specifically Because of Her Training Philosophy

I have a  2 year old Shiba Inu named Corner who has the name for a reason… Julie was an amazing dog trainer and a very professional person! I have never gone to a trainer or had one come to the house before because I was afraid of how they would treat Corner since he [...]

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Camp Bow Wow Hosts 4th Anniversary Pawty – Saturday, March 24, 2012

Camp Bow Wow is Celebrating their 4th Anniversary!!  They will be thanking their customers and welcoming new faces by hosting a fun day for everyone.  Join them with your friends, family, and of course your favorite 4-legged pals for some lunch and activities.  This event will be hosted by Camp Bow Wow at the new [...]

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Rainy Day Activities

On those rare occasions when San Diego gets a few rainy days in a row, it can not only put a damper on our daily plans, but also wreak havoc on our dogs’ behavior as well.  When dogs are used to going out for daily walks or are true weekend warriors, and then experience a [...]

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Leroy Has Been Transformed

WOW!  I had almost given up on being able to take my boy Leroy for a walk without him reacting to every dog he sees.  He had been at another in-kennel training program for 5 weeks with mixed results, so I decided to try one more time with a different trainer who incorporates a more [...]

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