Category: TRAINING-

Kids are easily distracted but we find ways to keep their attention and keep their interest by coming up with new ideas based on what we know they like. The same goes for puppies. Puppies are just simpler to work[…]

It’s human nature to take the path of least resistance. Training a dog takes time, patients, understanding, love, affection, leadership, respect, knowledge, method, and devotion. This is not the description of taking the course of action that is easiest to[…]

Canine training is a compilation of four components: house training, obedience training, behavior modification, and social skills. To sum it up, obedience training is just not enough and if you want a truly enjoyable canine family member,  you need to[…]

When people think of little dogs, they think of cute, baby, sweet, innocent, and less work. Little dogs can have big issues; so I want to talk about some of those issues and clear the air about “little dogs are[…]

Here are some tips straight from the trainer’s mouth! One commonality I see in every household is “avoidance.” In other words, if you avoid the situation you won’t have to deal with it. So, instead of teaching your dog not[…]

So, is it a good idea or bad idea to play tug of war with your dog? Children are scratched and bitten by dogs often because they play with the dog on the ground and the child is perceived by[…]

If a biting dog is distracted by, and then rewarded with, a treat, was the dog given positive reinforcement for negative behavior? If you are not a member yet, please become a member to access this full blog. Join us[…]