Training Tips
Insights, approaches and strategies to address common (and sometimes not-so-common) dog training conundrums.
Jun
21
2017
9 Tips for Living With a Dog - Foundations for Dog Owners
Many people in the education world are probably familiar with the work of Harry Wong, a nationally known educator, and speaker. His book The First Days of School...
Jun
14
2017
Breeders and Trainers Q&A - Interview with BreedingBusiness.com
Recently, I was contacted by BreedingBusiness.com about the relationship between breeders and trainers. They sent over some questions for a short interview
Q: What opinion do trainers have about dog breeders?
Our opinion of...
May
11
2017
Chew Toy Training—5 Tips to Chew Toy Train your Dog (w/Olive!)In our last post, which detailed Olive's first week home, we talked about focusing on the management aspect first before getting too caught up in teaching behaviors and doing...
Apr
20
2017
Bringing Home A New Dog - 5 Tips From Olive’s First WeekBringing home a new dog creates many challenges, and a dog’s first week at home can set the tone that’ll make or break you. Whether you’re getting a...
Mar
27
2017
Today we're talking about how to teach your dog to release things in their mouth. Whatever you're doing right now—DROP IT!—and watch this video.DROP IT: THE LAST IN THE "HOLY TRINITY"In one of our previous posts/videos, we looked at...
Jan
24
2017
Separation Anxiety in Dogs - Tips, Resources, and HelpThis post contains affiliate links. These won't cost you anything, but the commissions we may earn through them help offset the cost of dog treats. Thanks for your support! I have...
Jan
11
2017
Today we're going to discuss developing your dog's confidence and control with their mouth, and we'll be looking at the two things you need to keep your dog safe (and keep all your fingers): Leave It and Take It....
Jan
01
2017
Pet First Aid Kit - What to Put in It
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Nov
23
2016
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Holiday travel is hectic enough without having to manage your pets....
Nov
22
2016
pWelcome to part TWO of our travel trio series and in this post we'll be talking about getting a pet sitter for while you're away.
Now, This is the second post in our travel trio. In yesterday's post we discussed leaving your pet...