January was National Train Your Dog Month, so it’s only fitting that February is Dog Training Education Month. What’s the difference? Well, getting a jump start on your pup’s training vs. putting your skills (and your dog’s) to the test!...
A new year means new beginnings and a fresh start for new goals. So, for this New Year let’s train more! Maybe you got a new puppy, or perhaps your puppy is now an unruly adult. Whichever it is, we’re here and ready to give Fido some fresh perspective....
For every pampered pup this holiday season there’s bits and baubles to be on the look out for. Be aware of these things to keep your pooch safe and out of trouble. Make sure the tinkling tinsel, wires, and glass ornaments are out of Fido’s reach. Pets often break,...
Since the recent banning of the greyhound races in Florida (the 41st state to execute this ban) the world has begun to ask itself a question. Why dog sports? As time has gone on there’s less instances of dogs doing what they were bred to do. Hunt, guard, bait,...
A big misconception in reward based dog training is that positive trainers keep treats on them all the time and their animals refuse to perform if there’s no cookie present. Although there are some trainers out there that do carry cookies on them consistently,...
Within the dog training community there’s a lot of misconceptions about the term positive reinforcement. In addition, the image and idea it delivers to pet owners causes the true identity of the term to become muddled. Positive Reinforcement is the addition of...
