A NEW LEASH ON LIFE
Even if you have a large, fenced-in, private property, all dogs need to learn to walk on a leash. This is not about training your puppy to “heel” or not to pull, or to walk at your side and sit[…]
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Even if you have a large, fenced-in, private property, all dogs need to learn to walk on a leash. This is not about training your puppy to “heel” or not to pull, or to walk at your side and sit[…]
Read moreIt’s not too late to help your dog cope with the loud noises of the holiday. July 4th fireworks may be more intense in volume in addition to emerging with more of a sudden boom, and more often than thunder[…]
Read moreI met Derek for the first time at my consultation appointment with his pet parents. Derek is large, strong, young, and at times, rambunctious as well as sweet, loving, gentle, and curiously eager to have my attention. This was my[…]
Read moreWhat could be cuter than a puppy rolling over to ask for a belly rub? And I don’t know anyone who isn’t happy to oblige. Any pet parent that trains with me knows I am not a “treat trainer” meaning[…]
Read moreObedience training and behavior modification help to turn a family dog into a member of the family. Social skills take your dog to the next step. A dog that knows how to conduct himself in public with good manners,[…]
Read morePuppies and dogs that have been adopted from a shelter or rescue foundation, do better if they start in a central location of your home. For puppies, you will be starting them off on the right track to conforming to[…]
Read moreJust as the relationship between parent and child has changed over the years, from disciplinarian to a more relaxed friendship, so has the relationship between human and canine. With this change has come a born-again kind of love for dogs[…]
Read moreDogs have limitations just like humans. Each dog is an individual with different emotions, intelligence, fears, likes, and dislikes. Additionally, they have different levels of tolerance. Sometimes, there is a point at which a dog cannot handle more discomfort or[…]
Read moreI thought it would be interesting to share some of the dog training methods used by pet parents on the advice of the internet, dog seller/breeder, and well-meaning dog lover, that may work for a short time but most likely[…]
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