Consider becoming a participant in our "Wagging our tails" Graduate Network

None of us are alone in this world, even though sometimes we feel like it!  Because I love people and I love dogs, it seems good to me to collaborate together, to meet mutual needs. In my years of training, I have frequently witnessed firsthand, friendships that are kindled in class between people who share things in common. It is an delightful and unexpected blessing (besides the amazing training) to make a friend, to find a buddy with a dog, to journey with on this path of life. . .  I want to create a HUB where I can assist in 1. being aware of, and 2. facilitating, ways to be friends and helpers with one another! 

Togetherness!! Graduates with Graduates!

No doubt that puppies LOVE to play!! And sometimes it is hard to find the right size and age of dogs/puppies to socialize your puppy with! By connecting with other Scotch Pines graduates you have the peace of mind that it will likely be a good encounter!! SOCIALIZING is critical for a puppy's' growth and well being. . . . and yours!!

Having well mannered obedient dogs on a playdate or hike makes all the difference in the world!! Hikes are no fun with unruly and disobedient dogs. . . we all realize that we will likely encounter difficult dogs on a hike but we don't have to choose to go with them!! Choosing and having a fun hiking/playdate buddy, and their dog, could really improve your outing. . . another great reason to connect with other graduates!!

Some peole get to "take their dog to work" but LOTS more people have struggles leaving their dogs home alone. Imagine if you found someone else with this same challenge and a couple days a week you left your dog with them, and on other days they leave their dog with you!! MUCH less expensive than doggie daycare, and just as fun for your dogs!! Maybe even more fun, cause they get to stay at HOME or at their buddy's home!! WIN WIN for everyone!! . . . another great reason to connect with other Scotch Pines graduates!!

Finding a place to "board" your dog is always a challenge! Some people have family/neighbors/friends to help. . . and of course there are great reputable businesses. . . . but imagine if you had a few "buddies" where you felt comfortable "trading" boarding for overnights, weekends or even longer vacations!! The dogs will hardly know your are missing if they get to go to their "friends" house. . . another BIG WIN WIN in sharing the "burden" of how to best care for your pet when you have to be gone. . . its like making friends into family!! Another great reason to connect with other Scotch Pines graduates!!

Sometimes just getting together/meeting up with a fellow student to practice your "homework" makes the journey more manageable and FUN. . . . . another great reason to connect with other Scotch Pines graduates!!

If you want to get involved in this idea, you can email me with ways that you need help, or have help to offer to others. . . I will keep track of it all and act as a "middleman" connecting you to others!! Another way is for you to join our facebook group of Scotch Pines Dog Training Graduates!!

Email me at stephanieandbelle@gmail and/or go to facebook to join our Alaska Graduates or our Idaho Graduates "groups"!!