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Canines First Enterprises Canines First offers a variety of products designed to make training your dog easier and less stressful for both you and your dog. Our catalogue is curated personally by Susan Strough, who has over 20 years of experience helping owners to create an environment of practical and easy living with their pet dogs. Some of the products listed, like the City Leash, are of Susan's own invention. Susan also provides training services for owners living in and around Dallas, Texas. Susan Strough, owner of Canines First, began her career as a pet obedience trainer and behavior consultant in 2000.
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The online scheduler provides the convenience of scheduling your appointments at any time without having to telephone the office or wait for a response via text. Susan will text a confirmation one business day prior to your session. However, she asks that if you should find yourself needing to cancel your appointment, please notify her of your cancellation as soon as possible.
Susan Strough visits her Dallas clients living south of Lyndon B Johnson Freeway in their homes for in-person lessons. For those living outside of her travel zone, arrangements can be made to visit Ms. Strough at a Dallas location. For anyone unable to meet with her in person, remote appointments are available via telephone, FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype.
Canines First Customers: To schedule a training session, please visit our online scheduling page. To cancel or reschedule an existing training session, please contact Susan via text: 214-760-8677 or by email: susan@caninesfirst.com.
How is the City Leash different from most other leashes? Most other leashes are made with inferior materials and are much too long for anyone's purpose. Is the City Leash chew-proof? No, this leash is not chew-proof. Do not leave a puppy or a dog with a tendency to chew on its leash unattended with The City Leash.
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Anna Calka
Jan 31, 2022
Amazing place to shop for your dogs and cats. My dog and two cats are crazy about their new raw treats.
Hashtag Brownkatt
Jan 29, 2022
This has changed our lives - I went from a picky poochon that wouldn't eat for days at a time with the best food from petsmart etc. - to my dog jumping on me when I prepare her raw food! I'm just happy my pooch is eating twice a day and I can tell she's totally satisfied! She also lovesssss her new treats! Get what you pay for, totally worth the investment of giving the highest quality food to my princess!
Kathryn Clark
Aug 30, 2021
I love the staff here at RAW! I don't visit too often because it's a bit further from me, but this is my go-to location for all of my big nutrition questions! I was there yesterday trying to find a better kibble (and hopefully a freeze-dried raw) option for my pup, and Alex was so helpful and patient with the millions of questions I ask! My pup loves coming here, and everyone is always so sweet to us!
Ashley Doutaz
Mar 16, 2020
Stumbled into this shop while walking our new pup. With COVID my SO stayed outside with the pup while I ventured in. Our pup is teething and we wanted to get a soft toy (already had a lot of rope, balls, and kongs). Greg was extremely kind and helpful! He even peeked out the window to gush about our new pup! My first impression was great and I can't wait to come back with our new pup to pick our more toys and treats to spoil her! Thank you again, the new toy is a hit!
Sean Jones
Oct 27, 2019
One of the best pet stores I have ever been to. The staff are extremely knowledgable about pet nutrition and all pet products on the market. This store has a collection of superior brands and offer free delivery! An awesome store. Locally owned and operated too!
Robyn Schmidt
Mar 13, 2019
I love RAW! Friendliest staff and the canine food is great. I have a shar pei with skin allergies and she has been on a RAW kibble diet for six weeks. Her coat and skin look 10 times better than when she was on another (quite expensive) brand of food. I'm so impressed and I will never go elsewhere for my dogs dietary needs! I highly suggest Raw by Canine to anyone searching for a new brand of dog food.
Joules Kessen
Feb 17, 2019
Excellent customer service! great shop. 12 bags of dog food purchased. Your 13th one is on the house! Just do it! They even offer delivery! Your pet and your wallet will thank you!
Stephanie Price
Nov 27, 2018
It is such a wonderful place. To find high quality dog food really helps keep my mind at ease. I have a very picky pup so trying to find dog food that is high quality that she will eat was a task. When I first went here over a year ago, the idea of raw was new to me. I was provided several sample to try out with my little Grace. We had a one or two that she navigated to and the rest is history. The service and products your facility provide are very much needed.
Jessica C.
Jul 19, 2017
Occasionally, I'll receive top-notch customer service so I like to take time out to give credit where credit is due. I've been raw feeding my dogs for a while now and for one reason or another they need a change in their food. I typically buy from local small operations that serve the area or surrounding DFW area but when I ran out of options I decided to try this establishment to look for different brands of raw food.

I have no experience with name brand options so I was coming in totally ignorant of what these companies offer or how the differ in quality/substance. I regret that I didn't get their names but there was a man and women working yesterday afternoon and they were both Stellar! It's a small store but has enough products to get overwhelmed easily.

The gentleman took me through eat raw food brand and option and gave me a run-down of each one and gave me some recommendations as well. They both offered suggestions and made the purchasing process very easy! Even gave me a couple samples as well. I walked out completely impressed and will absolutely be going back. Thank you so much!
Jayme Endicott
Apr 13, 2017
Love this place. They carry the brand I need (Taste of the Wild) and are always super nice. They always have their fur buddy manning the store with them too (cutest employee ever). They advertise free delivery (which I've never taken advantage of b/c I live a little too far away from them). and they are never busy when I drop buy. If you're looking for a local/small business alternative to ordering your fur-baby's food/supplies online, this is your place.
David Q.
Oct 15, 2015
Great people who care about the well being of your dog. They are very good at dog training as well as suggesting great toys, chew toys, and food for your dog. We paid a lot of money for our dog and wanted to protect the well being long term so we come to raw for our food!
Sam P.
Mar 02, 2015
Editing to add that this place is still awesome. Wonderful and friendly employees, fantastic selection and great prices. Love supporting this awesome little shop.
Stephan S.
Jan 02, 2015
Really great variety and free samples of everything to see what your dog likes. Also, very good training classes. We've had one 1 on 1 class and our currently scheduling our next.
Jason B.
Nov 13, 2014
Very nice shop very clean and plenty of parking. Lots of top quality options do dogs of all sizes and ages. Also lots of unique items not seen at the chains. Very friendly and helpful staff with smiles as you walk in. Easy location to get in and out of.
Sammie A.
Oct 09, 2014
Such a unique store to get your dog a treat. I loved it! You need to check this place out!
Ali T.
Jul 26, 2014
Great selection of wholesome foods for your dog. My dog loves Stella and Chewy's, and it's hard to find places that carry the Carnivore Crunch treats. We stopped by today to pick some up and there were even samples so we were able to see which flavor he was most excited about. Only downside was there was only one staff member working and she didn't look up from her computer the entire time we were there.

She didn't ask if we needed help, didn't make eye contact, didn't say hi to our dog or us, nothing. Perhaps she was deep in thought but it would have been nice to get to know the staff a bit and hear what other recommendations they had. Either way, we'll be back for the great pet food/treats variety!
Grace S.
Jul 12, 2014
Raw is like the canine version of Whole Foods. Wholesome, pure food that's good for your dog. The store carries several lines of (actual) raw dog food as well as freeze-dried raw dog food. The store also carries varieties of treats and chews. Read the ingredients on the packaged food/treats and you'll be impressed. If you've never fed your dog a raw diet but would like to try, just ask the person working at the store. They'll educate you on the benefits of a raw diet and the different brands to choose from.

I currently feed my dog a mixture of raw and dry food (primarily because the raw food isn't exactly cheap), and she absolutely loves it. Her poop is smaller and prettier too. :)
Martha P.
Jun 11, 2014
I checked out RAW today after a spa appointment nearby. I was pleasantly surprised at the selection of treats and chews. My dogs were happy when I got home! And I was happy to see that all of the products are made in America or Canada :). I got my dogs some antler chews, which they're both obsessively chewing right now. Good prices (the meat-based treats were not cheap by any means, but quality ones never are). Happy to see they also carry ziwi peak products, as I was ordering them from amazon. And the guy working there was very helpful and kind.
Alexis D.
Apr 02, 2014
Love this store. I buy my pups' Honest Kitchen and treats here. Very close to 75 so great for sat errand running to run in and get some doggie supplies. They also have free dog food delivery if you can't make it in. if you feed your pup right, this is the place to shop in dallas.
E. S.
Mar 10, 2014
Raw by Canines First is all about raw food for dogs and being healthy and active with your pet. The shop is grain free, including treats and chews. The staff will take the time to talk with you about the best nutritional options for your dog. They also stock natural pet remedies and upscale accessories. A great place to learn and shop!
Victoria Hains
Nov 24, 2013
Love, love, love this place. We stopped in for the first time the other day and received an enthusiastic yet polite greeting from Tess, a beautiful retriever. The person who helped us was very knowledgeable and helpful as well;. We bought a few treats for our dog which he really enjoyed, among them dried salmon skins which our cat enjoyed as well.

Apparently the salmon skins help with the itchy skin dogs get during allergy season. Our pup usually does not like hard chews, but he ate these right up! It feels great to give him treats that are as good for him as they are delicious! We will certainly be back.
Lindsay R.
Dec 19, 2011
Susan and her staff are the BEST! Susan herself is gentle yet assertive, a problem-solver and very knowledgeable about all dogs. What I also love is that she goes beyond their behavior and obedience to their health as well by the wholistic dog food she provides and sells at her facility. Susan has taught us how to be better dog owners for which we can't thank her enough nor repay to her what we've learned.

We are forever grateful. We have been a client of hers since November 2010 when we rescued our 1st puppy and as soon as we rescued our 2nd, he started training with her right away as well. Now that we have 2, she takes great care in meeting both of their needs, always looking ahead to their future as adult dogs and their relationship with each other and others in their community. You will not be disappointed!