December 10, 2021
When we teach our dog basic behavior like sit or down, we mark the good behavior with a word like “Good” or “Yes” and then reward with a treat or kibble. That gives a ton of value to the word “Good” or “Yes.” Once you’ve done that a couple of times, every time you say…
March 19, 2021
It’s important for puppies to have socialization, especially early on in their lives, to help them adjust to things, such as a new home, situations, places, surfaces and people. However, with Covid restrictions in place, it can be more difficult to get your puppy out and exposed. What is the goal of socialization? We socialize…
October 19, 2020
When you bring a new dog into your home, you want him to be comfortable and stress free. You want to avoid your new dog chewing the furniture, getting into the garbage or growling at you over food, therefore it’s important to teach your new family member obedience. Here are some tips to help make…
August 27, 2020
You can start puppy training the day you bring your puppy home. Starting the training process right away will not only help with potty training, but will also help tire your puppy out, give him or her a mental workout and help create the adult dog that you want to have. When you start with…
May 14, 2020
Choosing the right trainer for your dog can be a difficult and emotional process. You want to find a dog trainer who has the most chance to get the results you are looking for and who will work with your dog in a way that you are comfortable with. The right dog trainer should be…
March 2, 2020
Here are some easy at home training tips to help you train your dog! #1. Keep a leash on your dog while supervised in the home, especially during training sessions. Using a leash will help give your dog guidance when training. For example, if you are teaching a dog to sit, simply apply light upwards…
February 18, 2019
Training your dog is all about strengthening your relationship with your pooch, while at the same, you’re making sure that your pup knows the basic rules and can behave. It’s not good when you’re trying to deal with an uncontrollable dog that jumps on everyone and terrorizes an entire neighborhood. You don’t want your dog…
Basic dog training can help in the process of fixing behavioral issues. Here’s the situation: dogs who never do any training, even good dogs with zero issues, don’t get used to listening to and working with their owners. They just do their own thing. Many times, just doing dog stuff works out fine for you…
What kind of relationship do you have with your dog? Relationships matter, and your dog’s behavior can really be affected by your interactions and what you share with your dog. Demanding dogs don’t have the kind of respectful relationship that is healthy and best for the dog. Relationship type 1: Is your relationship with…
If you have a leash reactive dog, going for a nice, quiet walk with your dog doesn’t happen except at 2am when no one else is on the street. Leash reactivity creates a smaller and smaller world for your dog because it seems impossible to have a good walk with your dog. Leash reactivity…