5 Ways to Reinvent Your Relationship with Your Dog
If you want your dog to be happier and more secure, here are five things you can do to reinvent your relationship with your dog through dog training.
How to Keep Your Dog Safe during a Summer BBQ
Summer’s officially here, which means it’s time for cookouts and barbecues! Outdoor cooking usually means your dog is going to be around (though, let’s face it, our dogs often hover close by even when we’re cooking indoors). Gathering with your friends and having a fun outdoor meal is a great way to pass an afternoon—but [...]
How Place Command Helps Build Confidence around Other Dogs
If you want to help your dog build their confidence, the place command can be a great way to do it.
How to Socialize a Scared Puppy
While it is understandable that puppies would be scared of other dogs and of humans, this fear can become a serious problem as your dog ages, creating the potential of fear aggression when he is an adult dog. Here are some tips that will help you socialize a scared puppy and tramp out that fear
Tips on Finding a Dog Breed That’s Best for Your Family
Finding the right breed of dog for your family will ensure that both you and your dog have the best possible life.
How to Teach Your Dog to Take Food or Treats Gently
We’ve all experienced it—we go to give our dog a treat and instead of taking it gently out of our hands, the dog chomps down on your fingers, as well as the treat. You know that your dog is not really trying to hurt you, he is just excited for the treat! Many of us [...]
You Get What You Reinforce
If you’re not sure why your dog is following some of your rules and ignoring other ones, it’s time to take a look at which parts of your dog training you are reinforcing and which parts of your training you are undermining.
Meet Beckham!
This guy is only 6 months old and already has some pretty big issues. He is really suspicious of new people and will lunge and make contact with his mouth. Beckham was dropped off wearing a muzzle for our safety. After building a bit of a relationship with him we feel he is comfortable enough [...]
Last Outing With Bailey
When you need a nap after lunch... Obviously you find the closest feet to use as a pillow!! Bailey had one last outing before returning home. This guy was super nervous around people and would growl and lunge if someone got too close. So we gave him his final test by taking him to downtown [...]
How to Tell What Your Dog Does and Doesn’t Like
Understanding what your dog does and doesn’t like is a huge part of making they're happy. But how can you determine what your dog does and doesn’t like?