Rewarding Your Dog
“My dog should listen to me because he loves me” “My dog should obey because I expect it” These two statements are things we hear often...
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Feb 1, 2021
Rawhide Chews
Let's discuss Rawhide chews and why exactly your Veterinarian and Dog trainers are so adamant that we should not give them to our dogs....
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Jan 1, 2021
New Year, New Puppy
January is national dog training month! So what else could we write about other than what we do best? In the dog training world, January...
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Dec 1, 2020
Dear Santa, I want a puppy...
Christmas is the time of the year when so many families get puppies. It is one of the most common gifts that parents get their kids, who...
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Nov 1, 2020
I Got My Puppy at 6 Weeks Old...
As a dog trainer, I am often called by dog owners desperate for some help. Often, some puppy owners claim their puppies bite too hard or...
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Oct 1, 2020
Does Your Dog Know Sit?
Lets test your dog's knowledge and see just how well your dog knows sit! Rules of the game: You can say the cue one time, the dog must...
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Sep 1, 2020
What is Training Regression?
A dog who once listened to your cues is suddenly no longer paying attention to you. What has caused your dog to change their behavior? ...
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Aug 1, 2020
Harnesses vs. Collars
How do you feel about collars versus harnesses? Its a question I actually get quite often as a dog trainer. I thought it'd be fun to...
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Jul 1, 2020
Dog Collars: A Trainers Perspective
There's such a wide selection of dog collars available with fun designs, different widths and purposes. So, lets get down to it and...
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Jun 1, 2020
Tips for Marking
Dog marking can get incredibly frustrating for every dog owner and it seems like a difficult behavior to try to stop. It's a natural...
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May 2, 2020
Working from Home with Your Dog
Right now, there are a ton of people who are working from home and happen to be dog owners. While I greatly enjoy getting to spend more...
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Apr 6, 2020
What are clickers for?
You’ve probably heard about dog training clickers or seen them in your local pet supplies stores. Many people have a general idea of what...
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Mar 1, 2020
What's up with retractable leashes?
Teaching a dog to walk on a loose leash or even heel using a retractable leash is virtually impossible. A retractable leash puts constant...
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Feb 1, 2020
Treat Dispensing Toys
Treat dispensing toys are an excellent tool which can help you with a long list of dog training problems. These wonderful toys can help...
Awesome Dog Academy
Jan 8, 2020
Safe Car Travel
So, if we want to keep our pet safe and secure while riding in a car, what options do we have available to us? We believe that dogs...
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