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OMG! You Just Did WHAT?!
You got a new puppy!! It's Puppy-Palooza time at our training school! Puppies can be fun and frustrating. Consider getting help BEFORE your puppy arrives and definitely before it starts driving you crazy! You want everything to be just right when your newest family...
Seven Top Tips to Survive the End of the Honeymoon
Is adopting a dog on your list of goals for 2023? Perhaps you recently adopted a dog to keep you company while you work from home. Every dog regardless of age goes through a honeymoon phase with its new owners. Where are you at with the honeymoon period with your...
Five Ways to Be Your Dog’s Hero
Be Your Dog's Hero Your relationship with your dog is the primary influence on building your bond together. Earning your dog’s trust will motivate him or her to want to learn from you. When trust is earned, learning will happen. Before asking your dog to ‘do’ a task...
Three tips to make walking your dog so much easier … and safer too!
Walking together is one of the best ways to build your bond with your dog. Walking with your dog should be a joy, rather than a chore. Follow these 3 tips for an experience that is as comfortable as strolling on your own private beach with your dog. 3 Top Tips for...
Here is a Secret You Need to Know
The crisp Fall days are behind us and the darkness of winter is descending upon us. As the days get colder and shorter, do you find that you feel less like walking your dog? Are there times when taking your dog for a walk seems more like a chore than a joy? Here’s a...
I never thought I would share this story …
A Dog Trainer's Life Stuff often happens as a regular part of a dog trainer’s day. Generally, we simply deal with it and move on. We never think about sharing the experience because we believe that we could or should have done better. However, there are situations...
Dog Training – From Chaos to Calm
Fall is Dog Training Time! I hope that you enjoyed plenty of summer fun and are ready to dive into Fall activities. So much has changed in the past year. The impact of the pandemic is easing up across the U.S. and Canada. Travel is once again on the rise, and daily...
PAWTY AT THE PARK – Five tips to make your trip to the dog park safe and fun.
As the warm weather approaches and you prepare to head to the Dog Park for a romp with your furry pal, here are five tips to help you and your dog to enjoy the Pawty! STICK TO A DAILY ROUTINE! People and dogs are creatures of habit. Taking your dog to the park at the...
Seven Ways to Have a Well-Trained Dog, Without Actually Training!
When it comes to having your 'best dog ever, there is no ‘magic wand’ that you can wave to create the perfect furry pal. There are, however, some simple things that you can do every day to ultimately have your best dog ever! REMEMBER - Training Time is ALL the Time!...
Door Manners – The FRUIT GAME
Introduction Door passage is the most basic act of bringing your dog into the real world. It's something we do every day, thousands of times a year. Plenty of training (or chaos) can happen at the door! Wouldn’t it be a comfort to know that your dog will never dash...
Feeling the Wind on his Face – Driving with Your Dog!
Driving with your dog - Driving with your dog can seem like a fun idea. - Your dog sticks his head out the window, gets fresh air and you get to bond. There are a few reasons why dogs like to stick their heads out the window when you're driving. First, they're excited...
Top Tips to Potty Train Your Puppy!
Getting Started Potty training your puppy can be easy when you follow a few simple steps. Puppies will want to pee and poop wherever they have done so before. Initially, they will not automatically go to your door and ‘ask’ to go outside. How quickly they learn to go...
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