Tips for Planning Your Pet’s Holiday Boarding Stay
The holiday season is an exciting one – but it can mean a lot of changes in schedule and increased travelling. At Smith Farms, we want to take the worry away. Here are some tips for planning your dog’s boarding stay: Ask for referrals Check with trusted fellow...
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Plants Dangerous to Your Dog
A Few Common Plants That Can Be Dangerous to Your Dog Daffodils. If consumed by a dog, a daffodil bulb can cause diarrhea, vomiting, convulsions, other awful symptoms, and in serious cases, even death. Tulips. Tulips are another flower with a bulb poisonous to dogs. A...
Smith Farms Dog Training Philosophy
Training Philosophy: Smith Farms Boarding Kennels focuses on balance training methods. We believe that all dogs can be trained and each individual dog has a unique potential they can be reached. With a supportive handler/owner that is willing to team up and build...
Did You Know?
You may have heard that your pup sweats through his tongue. That’s not true! Dogs actually sweat through merocrine sweat glands located on their paw pads. You may have also heard that dogs are colorblind. That’s also not completely true. Dogs can...
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🐾 Training Tip: Understanding Dog Anxiety & Building Calm
Anxiety in dogs isn’t “bad behavior” — it’s a natural stress response. When a dog feels unsafe or uncertain, it often shows up in their actions.
👉 Common signs of anxiety:
• Whining, barking, or howling
• Pacing or restlessness
• Shaking, drooling, or panting
• Refusing to eat, or avoiding the car altogether
✅ Trainer’s Tips to Help Your Dog:
1. Start small — let your dog sit in the car with the engine off. Reward calm behavior with praise or a treat.
2. Build confidence gradually — progress to short trips around the block, then longer rides once your pup stays relaxed.
3. Balance at home — daily exercise and predictable routines reduce stress and give your dog a sense of security.
With patience, structure, and consistent leadership, even anxious dogs can learn to feel calm and confident — whether at home or on the road.
📞 Ready for expert support? Contact Smith Farms Kennels today and let’s turn stress into success for your pup!