Training your Dog to Behave in Public
Training your dog to listen to you and behave in public can make your outings together much more enjoyable and stress-free.
Leashes and Harnesses – An Easy Guide
Did you know that the type of harness and leash you use on walks and during training can make a big difference in your success?
Let’s Review: Greeting Guests Calmly
This is the latest post in a series looking back at the basics of obedience training. Although we have spoken about these topics before, it is always a good idea to review the basics! So let's get started and review greeting guests calmly.
Let’s Review: Not Begging at the Table
Allowing your dog to eat table scraps has many negative impacts, including reinforcing the begging behavior and encouraging them to keep up the theatrics.
Let’s Review: Staying in the Yard
Knowing that your dog is staying on your unfenced property will bring you peace of mind and make letting them out for the bathroom or exercise much easier.
Let’s Review: Dogs on Furniture
This series looks back at the basics of obedience training. It is always a good idea to review basics - So let's discuss keeping your dog off the furniture.
Let’s Review: Basic Commands
In this series, we will be looking at the basics of training. Although we have spoken about these topics before, it is excellent to review the basics for the new year. So let's get started and review basic commands.
Adjustment When Bringing Your New Dog Home
After adopting a new dog, there is an adjustment period as you both get used to life together. Here are some tips to make it a positive time for everyone.
Train Your Dog to Stay on Your Lawn
Dogs naturally want to roam. The instinct to chase cars, animals and people tempts them to leave your property. Train them to keep them safe.
Training Your Dog to Stay Off the Furniture
Limiting the time your dog spends on the furniture means less vacuuming of dog hair for you, and keeps it from developing a permanent doggy smell.