Year: 2014

One way to increase self control and promote calmness is by having your dog stay in a sit or down while you prepare their dinner.…

What a handsome boy! Jasper is doing so much better with his DOWN command! Now we need to practice around more distractions. He is well…

Zephyr and Ellie are both working to control their impulses. Here they turned play mode off to focus on me around other dogs and distractions.…

To help make the crate a positive place to settle, I stuff Kongs with a mixture of peanut butter, old bananas, and some dog food.…

A leader initiates everything. Even playtime! Jasper knows that Kong toy belongs to me, so he is being respectful by waiting patiently and giving me…

Jack had a great time going shopping. We worked on drills outside until he was relaxed. If Jack goes into a new place with a…

Petra is learning that just because a toy is around doesn’t mean it’s hers. In fact, dogs own nothing! They’re our toys that we let…

Jasper is learning that WAIT applies in various places. WAIT at the car means don’t jump out just because the door opens. WAIT at the…

The whole team got together today with our dogs at Phydeaux’s in Raleigh. After some leash drills we went shopping and practiced our public manners.…

Jack has been doing a great job coming when called. First it was shorter distances on leash using treats. Then it was off leash in…