Running your puppy tired doesn’t create a calm dog Young puppies don’t have the mental capacity for long walks There are more valuable ways to start your puppy toward being an awesome dog It is best to practice moderate expectations and incorporate short walks into your daily routine. And that means really short: around your…
Your dog doesn’t have to love the vet, but she does need to be on good behavior. Vets work long hours to care for our beloved canines; we can help make their job a bit easier by training our dogs for the vet. Getting your dog ready for the vet also means training her to…
Every dog will need grooming regardless of the breed, and training is important to making that possible. Your goal is to start small, getting your puppy used to the motions and sensations of brushing, nail clipping, and even bathing. Through regular handling, slow desensitization, and consistent effort, your dog will have an enjoyable grooming experience….
Raising a well-behaved dog starts by establishing a calm state of mind during puppyhood. Beginning with crate training your new pup will set your family up for long-term success. When you crate train your puppy, you teach them how to self-settle. This assigns your puppy the job of chilling out, teaching them to access a…
There are pros and cons of getting a second dog. Thinking through each point is essential before introducing another pup to your household. Here are some tips that will help you make the best decision. When is it Right to Get a Second Dog? As dog trainers, we’re often asked when the right time to…
Ruffwear Powderhound Jacket – Westley our Pittie Pointer mix loves his warm jackets. The Powderhound is like wearing a fleece jacket and not waterproof, but it’s great for chilly days. They’re machine washable and have held up very well with 10+ years of heavy use. Pair it with our other favorite, the Vert Waterproof jacket,…
Learning to anticipate your dog’s reactivity is key to stopping unwanted behaviors. It’s a process and takes time to learn to read your dog’s body language well. The better we get at reading their body language, the more efficiently and accurately we can set boundaries and tell them “No.” It’s all about learning to communicate…
Having a well-behaved dog starts with your leadership. We talk a lot about leading your dog to make better choices, consistent boundaries, and assigning your dog a job. A key component of being a successful leader is advocacy. No matter who you’re leading, a team at work or your family dog, stepping up to advocate…
Can a person be successful without using tools to change their dog’s behavior? Absolutely. But using these tools to train your dog speeds up the process and makes your consistent training effort very efficient. The use of training tools in our program can produce fast results. Training tools have a bad reputation, which is unfair…
Setting and maintaining a schedule can help take the guesswork out of resolving bad behavior. No matter your dog’s age, more daily management of your dog is generally required to get different results. A Schedule for Calmness Setting and maintaining a schedule is important even for dogs that are not having trouble with potty training….