Basic Puppy Training – When They Won’t Take a Walk
Basic puppy training includes teaching your puppy to walk outside on a leash and can cause an owner fits if they don't know some of the tricks of the trade.
Training Humans Who Own Dogs
We spend a lot of time talking about how to train your canines. This makes sense given that we are Sarasota area dog trainers. We have invested considerable time, education and resources in order to guarantee that your dog has the best experience when he comes to us. Whether you are in need of puppy [...]
Your Dog Needs More Obedience Training
In many ways, our dogs are like big kids. We can teach them good manners and train them to obey the rules p but if we are not consistent with follow-through, we may end up with some behavioral issues nonetheless. For those of us who have gone through obedience training - or trained our dogs [...]
Emotional Support, Therapy and Service Dogs
Studies have proven the benefits of service dogs to help people cope with stress, anxiety and a variety of physical impairments.
Recognizing Canine Depression
Anyone who is a dog lover knows that they exhibit a full range of emotion. From the exuberant joy when we come through the front door to the stand-offish cold shoulder we get when we've been ignoring them - our dogs feel emotion just like humans do. Unfortunately, canine depression is a very real condition [...]
Final Word – Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
A dog can learn new tricks (behaviors) at any age, and is capable of learning throughout his life. But teaching a mature dog may be more challenging.
Doggie Playdates – Give Your Dog a Day Out
As long as your dog is well-behaved and trained, there is no reason why you can't bring him out and about, or even set up doggie playdates.
Dog Friendly Restaurants
Dog friendly restaurants are not for every pet. Here are some factors to consider before venturing out to eat with your pooch.
Hero Dogs – Above and Beyond
All dogs are special in their owners eyes, but there are some hero dogs which have gone above and beyond for their owners.
Strange or Quirky Canine Breeds
We love dogs of all kinds. But let's face it, some of them are a bit...strange. Whether they have physical characteristics which are unique, or they have certain behaviors which make them "special", some canine breeds are just a bit on the quirky side. To us, that makes them even more lovable. Here are some [...]