Each year I meet dozens of clients who take off work the first couple weeks of getting their new puppy and others who work from home, or are retired, and have a schedule flexible enough to train their dog. All want their dogs to be well-behaved and […]
Read more →Every dog is different, and every case deserves its own consultation. We must cater to the dog and the family, that’s what any good behavior consultant or board-certified professional trainer does. That said, I want to list two of the early steps in many training plans. This […]
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I am the first to admit that I have a dog paraphernalia addiction. A collar or harness for every activity, and a matching leash of course, tech gadgets, food dispensing toys, I love them all! I have a nice collection and one of the newest additions is […]
Read more →Janet Graham, our head trainer, was recently interviewed by PetInsider.com about canine body language. One thing Janet works with her clients on in training programs is reading their dog’s body language. Dogs cannot talk so being able to read their body language can really give you a […]
Read more →Sometimes you just feel like baking. I had recently seen other web posts about these dog treats people are making using silicone baking pans. Well I got the urge to bake and I had to try it myself. My daughter enjoys making anything with me in the […]
Read more →I wrote a previous article entitled, “Why do you say not to let our dogs meet on leash?” In short, on-leash greetings are one of the fastest ways to create unwanted behaviors. That said, I am a realist, and I know that people will always be introducing dogs […]
Read more →First, what is “hand targeting?” It is a simple “trick” wherein your dog learns to tap his or her nose onto your fist or open hand. Check out our blog post on why this is such a helpful behavior. There are numerous ways to teach hand targeting. […]
Read more →Our group classes at “I Said Sit!” School for Dogs, often start with a few minutes of practicing “Hand Targeting.” This looks like a simple game in which your dog taps her nose on your hand. While learning how to teach hand targeting is quite simple, we […]
Read more →Ask the Trainer: “Why do you say not to let our dogs meet on leash?” Trainer: Jeb Cadwell CPDT-KA, CWIGI I discourage people from allowing their puppies or untrained dogs to meet other dogs on leash. My students commonly ask why. I’ll answer this question with an […]
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