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Whether you want to call your pup a Covid dog or their just shy, we’ve been successfully working with these types of dogs for years. In this session, we discuss the effects of body language, noise sensitivity, how to help your dog get their feet under them. We offer step-by-step progression, as well as significant […]

The thrift Store is closed in observance of the Easter holiday.

2022 LPCHS Annual Meeting The annual membership meeting will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at LPCHS from 10am- 12pm at the shelter. Join us to hear director reports, new business and cast your vote in the director election. Results will be announced at the meeting. For questions, contact Emily Phillips by email or […]

Help support the baby animals this year by donating to our annual baby shower! How can you support LPCHS? Sponsor a Litter! Text "baby" to 970-676-6963 to sponsor. Shop local! Support your local pet supply store. Shop online! Visit our Amazon & Chewy Wish Lists.

Free pet vaccines, thanks to Petco Love! Our free clinic will be held on Wednesday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm at LPCHS for La Plata, Montezuma and Archuleta County residents. An appointment is required. Sign up here and a team member will call you to schedule an appointment. Other vaccines and services are available […]

Let’s face it, some dogs struggle when they see another dog or a particular person or trigger. Their reactivity can make walking your pup impossible – but it doesn’t have to be! Join us for our Dog Reactivity Workshop to learn strategies, tactics, and management devices to help you and your dog work through their […]

Adopt-a-Thon takes place on both Friday and Saturday, June 3rd and June 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will offer reduced adoption fees and storewide sales at the thrift store! Enjoy afternoon “Yappy Hour” with cocktails & mocktails by the Thirsty Rooster Trailer Bar. Live music by  the band Flying Dirty on […]

Does your pup already know the basic’s and you’re looking to teach them a bit more? In this session we demonstrate how to teach your pup advanced manners (long distance comes, long duration stays and leave it’s) but we also cover a number of fun behaviors you can teach your dog including Targeting, Bowing, Circling, […]

The Shelter and Thrift Store are closed in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We'll resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 5th.

Whether your pup is ignoring you, or stealing food from the counters, pranaDOGS can help with these problem behaviors. In this workshop we share strategies for handling barking, lunging, jumping, nipping, rudeness and so much more. We use our dogs to show you how to train or react to particular behaviors and provide time for […]