Loose Leash Walking for Both Ends of the Leash
Leash Walking for the Owner: I often find owners in a game of tug-a-war with their dog when it comes to walking them on the leash. They’re tensed, pulling back, have the leash wrapped around their hand 50 million times…literally ready for all out war and walking anywhere is the battle ground. So here’s a […]
Will Work For Cookies
Will Work for Cookies Most folks know that you need some form of motivation to teach your dog new behaviors and most of the time that motivation comes in the form of cookies or food. Often times folks get stuck in this type of reinforcement and their dog starts expecting a reward every time they’re […]
Too Much Freedom Too Fast
Too much freedom too fast. I’m often faced with new doggy owners who are struggling with their pup inside the home, whether it’s housebreaking, destruction, or being plan obnoxious. My destressed owners are often at their wits end with their furry friend. I often find in these scenarios that it’s rarely the dog that is […]
Value Of Rewards
Value of rewards. When training our dog, we often overlook what our dog finds valuable. We assume the treats that the pet store attendant suggested are the best thing since slice bread. Only to find out when we go home and offer one to our pup, they turn their nose and walk away. Or maybe […]
A Guidance Story
Yesterday a friend of mine came over to walk our dogs together on the land to help my puppy, Goon. See Goon struggles with meeting new dogs. She shows fearfulness at first when she SEES a new dog. Note that the SEE is important. But once she calms, she starts to use her nose causing […]
The Furniture Debate
Allowing pets on the furniture There’s a point during a consultation with a client where they’ll sigh and reprimand themselves for allowing their dog on the furniture. They’ll go on how they’re bad owners and that they’re the reason for their dog’s bad behavior. While most of that statement may be true, I often find […]
Crate Training
It must be puppy season or something, because the amount of destroyed crate pictures I’m scrolling through on my timeline is astounding. It’s so astounding that I broke out my good ol’ laptop to write up a quick blurb on how to keep your dog and house safe from each other. So let’s start, shall […]
Teaching Boundaries
Teaching boundaries. Teaching your dog to get out of the kitchen when asked or to respect a piece of furniture is a fairly easy task for your dog to understand…if you’re consistent. How I teach my dogs these daily cues is by first deciding on the boundary and being sure of the rules I want […]
Housebreaking Tips and Tricks
If they eat, take them out. If they wake up, take them out. If they just got done playing, take them out. So you bought a new puppy and the first thing he does as soon as he walks into your home is pee on the floor. You feel a tinge of anger creep in, […]
Training Tools
Training tools, the taboo of dog training. If you’re at all involved in the dog community I’m sure you have read, seen, and/or heard folks bicker or maybe full out brawl about what training methods to use. You have one person accusing the other of abuse and the other person accusing the first person of […]
