Author: Marvin Versteeg

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My dog is licking his feet; boredom or health issue?

I have a question. Just when I feel like we were having some great breakthroughs in training, Layla ruptured her CCL and has to be kept immobile for 2 weeks and then xrays will determine if she needs surgery or not. She has taken to licking her feet out of boredom; any suggestions on how [...]

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Vaccines Without Mercury

Dr. Renee, Is there a DHLPP vaccine without mercury ? Hi Marvin, I did a bit of research and found that mercury isn’t used much in vaccines any more.  It can be hidden in vaccines as “merthiolate,” but those are usually the older-type vaccines.  The product “thimerosal”, while technically a mercury product, is actually ethyl mercury.  [...]

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2013 Northwest Women’s Show Presents Got Sit Dog Training

The Annual 2013 Northwest Women’s Show presents Got Sit Dog Training the weekend of March 1, 2013 – March 3, 2013 at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Owner Marvin Versteeg and his crew of elite Got Sit Trainers along their furry best friends will be struttin’ their best stuff! Bring your friends and family to enjoy [...]

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Canine Good Citizen Testing

Before taking the Canine Good Citizen test, owners will sign the Responsible Dog Owners Pledge. We believe that responsible dog ownership is a key part of the CGC concept and by signing the pledge, owners agree to take care of their dog’s health needs, safety, exercise, training and quality of life. Owners also agree to [...]

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Keeping Thanksgiving Safe For Your Dog

‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink. The trainers at Got Sit Dog Training would like you to check out [...]

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How to be Calm and Assertive…

How to Be Calm and Assertive By Cesar Millan Dogs use constant energy to communicate. Energy is what I call beingness; it is who and what you are in every moment. Dogs don’t know each other by name, but by the energy they project and the activities they share. They know humans in the same [...]

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