WALK THIS WAY ROCKY COME GOOD PUPPY
Teaching a puppy to walk at” heel” is not the first step. Teaching a puppy to “walk with a leash on” is the first step. What does that mean? You bring home a new puppy, and your first concern is[…]
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Category: Training Blog
DOGS SHOULD NEVER SIT/GET UP!
Most pet parents love to teach their puppies to sit when prompted with a treat or toy. Subsequently, most puppies will sit even if you pretend to offer a treat. Easy peasy. The hard part is teaching your puppy to[…]
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TIME-OUT FOR YOUR PUP OR FOR YOU?
A puppy is just being a puppy. He’s not being bad. The problem is we want him to act human and that’s never going to happen. But he can be a little more human as time goes on if we[…]
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LOVE ON A LEASH FOR SENIORS
Having a companion dog means never being alone. Not only can walking a dog make someone feel less detached, but it can also be a way to meet other people. Petting a dog causes our brain to release endorphins, creating[…]
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KIDS & CANINES – COMPANIONSHIP OR CHAOS?
Kids and dogs—is there a better combination? Most of the time, no. However, you must know your kids and become familiar with dog breeds and their inherent tendencies. Not all breeds and not all dogs are suitable for households with[…]
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THUNDER FIREWORKS VACUUM TRUCKS EL-TRAIN
It’s not too late to help your dog cope with loud noises like July 4th fireworks, the garbage truck, or the vacuum. Man-made booming noises are more intense in volume and emerge with more of a sudden boom than thunder[…]
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THE RESET BUTTON-REBOOT-DO-OVER
When you’re training your puppy or adult dog, any particular segment of that training session that doesn’t go smoothly can become frustrating, confusing, upsetting, agitating, and unpleasant for both of you. It can cause the rest of the training session[…]
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HOUSE TRAINING IDEAS THAT MAY BACKFIRE!
I thought it would be interesting to share some of the dog training methods used by pet parents on the advice of the internet, dog sellers/breeders, and well-meaning dog lovers that may work for a short time but most likely[…]
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NO YOUR DOG DOESN’T THINK HIS NAME IS “NO”
YOUR DOG DOES NOT THINK HIS NAME IS “NO.” “NO” is a perfect word, understood the world over. We say it to our spouses, children, siblings, parents, friends, and fellow employees; this list is endless. “NO” is an attention-getter, so[…]
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