Training a dog can be fun and its okay to mix in tricks once the behaviors have been learned. Basic obedience training is a must in a dog’s life. Then you may wonder what to do next. I always recommend starting with advanced obedience training working with distance and duration training. Training for distance takes…
The Adolescent Dog
It happens to every dog and marks the change from puppyhood to becoming an adult dog. You can expect changes sometime between six months and twelve months. I have often been called in for help when a client calls for behavior changes. I often hear the dog has had many obedience classes and suddenly it’s…
Dogs Mouthing
I recently visited a home. The complaint was the dog was jumping and that is what I had in my screen call. When I stepped into the home, I found other problems too. As soon as I stepped into the home the 6-month-old Border Collie ran and hid behind the couch. I asked to sit…
What’s In That Dog? / Mix Breeds Can Be Amazing
A few months ago, I took in a dog to help him. I train them and get to know them better as I work with them. I renamed him Copper and I was told he was only 6 months old, but I thought to myself he sure is big for being only 6 months old.…
“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…
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