Exposing your dog to new places, people, and pets will help them socialize more easily and build confidence. There are many factors to consider before…
Doorway Manners
Proper doorway manners are a key component to leadership. Controlling thresholds shows your dog that you are in control. Don’t forget that the car is…
Resource Guarding
Resource guarding is a common problem among dogs. Having dogs eat meals together (with proper supervision) helps them learn they do not need to guard…
DOWN while I take this picture!
When training dogs, remember to say the command once, then make it happen! Soon they will learn to just listen the first time since they…
Willie and Hershey: Doorway Manners
Willie is back for Continuing Education for a refresher on his manners. He and Hershey are sitting at the door before coming in. It never…
Holiday Weekend Pack!
It’s a busy holiday weekend for us trainers, but no complaints here! It’s important to teach your dog manners so they are welcome at friends’…
Hershey: Drill Walks with Distractions
Hershey is great at following through with SIT, DOWN, WAIT, and COME on our walks. Lots of commands back to back tire him out and…
Cute Couple!
Chloe & Lars are learning the same rules apply no matter how cute you are! SIT at the door is our 1st lesson in doggie…
Chloe also has a spot to SETTLE!
Chloe is not allowed to sneak off and go potty whenever she needs to. Having a settle spot helps to keep her out of trouble…
Lars' Place
Lars is learning to stay in his “PLACE”. He doesn’t need to follow me around the house or worry when I’m out of sight. A…