Here is a list of ways to prepare your pup in the unlikely event of an emergency this year:
Author: Colleen
Polite Pooches During the Holidays
THIS holiday is going to be different. We are all going to remember to keep our pups entertained and managed so we can relax while we visit with family and friends. If you take your dog for a long walk and have something for him to do while you chat with your uncle Ned all […]
Teach Your Dog Leave It
Watch this great video on how to teach your dog Leave It, by Emily Larlham of Kikopup, who has tons and tons of wonderful dog training videos!
Fair Trade with Fido
Does your pooch tense up or get possessive when you try to take away his food or a toy? Or, does she growl or snap? Then you may need to implement some Doggie Fair Trade.
Top 5 Good Dog Skills
I’ve come up with a list of my top 5 favorite good dog skills that every dog should master. File these in the back of your head and remember to practice good dog skills every day!
Video: Nice Leash Walking
Here is a wonderful video from Austria that demonstrates very precisely and clearly how to teach your dog to walk nicely on leash. Don’t worry, it’s in English!
So You Think You Can Dance?
Your partnership with your dog dog is like a dance. When partners dance, they have a leader and a follower, and YOU must decide who’s leading your team.
Stop Leash Pulling!
Have you been out walking Spot–or at least trying? Is he pulling you down the street, or back & forth on the sidewalk trying to sniff everything? How’s a person supposed to get any exercise around here? If you are having trouble with pup on leash, keep reading below for my latest tips.
Come Here Now!
Has Rover been ignoring you or worse, disappearing when he’s off leash? It sounds like you both may need a Come Here tune up! Below are a few reminders that are helping clients & dogs all over town.
Using Rewards To Train Your Dog
There are many ways to reward your dog for having good manners. Really, we are only limited by our own imagination. I like singing to my dog Simon in the morning and then giving him his breakfast in boxes and toys. He used to drag his body out of bed and now he comes running when he hears his […]