Turn walks into joy for both you and dog!Walking your dog on leash can be a total drag when your dog is nearly pulling you off your feet, unles you habve the right dog walking tool. Going for walks is one of our dogs favorite things in the world. No one enjoys being dragged down […]
Continue readingDog Training Motivation – Properly motivated dogs live better lives! All dog training takes motivation! No motivation = No training. When you have plans for living a social lifestyle with your dog, you’ll want to motivate your dog through things he likes. You give your dog things he really likes for good behavior and take […]
Continue readingDog Body Language: How to Speak DogJust like us, your new puppy or dog sometimes feels happy, scared, tense or angry. Your puppy cannot express how he’s feeling to you with words. He’s trying his best to communicate to you, but he doesn’t speak your language. I know how much you want to understand and help […]
Continue readingNew Puppy or Rescue DogLet’s get you started out on the right paw!Whether your new family member is a new puppy or rescue dog, early experiences together set the stage. In our excitement of bringing home our furry friend we all make mistakes. These are the 5 most common mistakes we encounter and want to […]
Continue readingWalking your dog can be an adventure of joy for you bothYou return home after a grueling day at work. You walk into the door to an enthusiastic greeting like only those that live with a dog know. His tail is flailing about like a helicopter on steroids from the simple joy of seeing you. […]
Continue readingThe best dog trainer possesses a formal education Many people we speak with are not aware that a Dog Trainer needs no formal education or credentials. Dog Training is an unregulated industry. This means that anyone can hang out a shingle and charge for services as a dog trainer. Assuming you don’t want just […]
Continue readingDog Training myths are littered everywhere The world of dog training is littered with myth, mystique and machismo. The moment you hit the web or the bookshelf in search of some sound advice, you find the pep talks about poor leadership, dogs determined to dominate and the need for owners to man (or woman) up […]
Continue readingUnderstanding the science of how your dog learns matters…a lot! When you put your much loved dog in the hands of dog trainers at a day train or ‘dog boot camp’ do you actually know what you’re going to get? At the very least, you expect competence, kindness and care. But in an unregulated industry, dog […]
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