Posts Tagged ‘dog training’
Does My Dog Need a Friend?
This is the first of several blogs about multi-dog households. As I sat down to write, I realized many factors are involved, and they cannot be wrapped up neatly in one short blog post. For the first part, we will look at the question of whether or not you should get a second dog. It…
Read MoreDoor Dashing
Does your dog make a mad dash for freedom every time he sees an open door? Door Dashing strikes fear in the hearts of most dog owners, as every dog will try it at least once. Knowing what to do could save your dog’s life. First let’s talk about what you can do to prevent…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Dog Trainer
There is a lot confusion about appropriate and effective training techniques and methodologies in the dog training world of today, therefore dog owners must become educated consumers when hiring a dog trainer. So how do you choose the best trainer for you and your dog? 1. Get a referral from friends, your veterinarian, groomer or pet sitter,…
Read MoreDog Training while Playing Games: Tug and Chase
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! In our busy daily lives it’s very easy to become focused on all the things we have to do, and forget about all the things we like to do. And while I’m the first to point out how important it is to spend time training your dog, playing with your dog…
Read MoreDog Socialization
When I bring this subject up with most dog owners, their mind immediately goes to their dog’s relationship with other dogs. Often they respond: “we have another dog at home, so do I need to socialize him?” or “We’re socializing him. He goes to the dog park regularly.” I’ve even heard “He’s never going to…
Read MoreBe A Good Dog
What does “Be a good dog” mean, really? During my first contact with a client, either on the phone, or in class, I always ask “What are your goals?” I usually receive one of two answers. Either they reply “I just want the dog to be good”, which I will follow with “define good”. Or…
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