“Sit” Before The Bowl

“Sit” it is a basic skill and most generally the first in basic training. As I am training dogs for a “sit” and showing the client their homework for the week. I start talking about using this new learned skills around the home and outside. Using “sit” at the door and the life reward is…

House Training A Dog: Don’t Give Up

A dog is not fully house trained if there are still problems of soiling in the home. I get calls about a house soiling problem to find out the guardian is not going outside with the dog. It is so important to go outside with your new puppy or the dog you have been having…

Sheboygan Dog Trainer Encourages Adding in Trick Training by Mecca Curtice,CCDT

As an owner and trainer of dogs I understand how important it is to do something with your dog every day. If you take a walk or a good game of Fetch these activities do help. There is so much more we can do with our dogs. Dogs should be trained the basics of sit,…

Sheboygan Certified Dog Trainer Enjoys Training a Dog Frisbee by Mecca Curtice

Training a dog Frisbee can be such fun for an owner. This is a game that starts off in small steps. My girl is 1 year and 4 months in this picture. This was her first time with the Frisbee and I started off in a short distance to give her the chance to catch…

Sheboygan Certified Dog Trainer on Puppy Handling by Mecca Curtice

A puppy can be fun and it is a lot of responsibility as the puppy grows up. There is a lot to think about and how an owner will care for the puppy. Where will the puppy sleep? A small crate is a good start. How often will the puppy need to go out. A…