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Help us win Best of Florida 2023 – Dog Trainers!
We're excited to announce that we've been nominated as Best of Florida - Dog Trainers for 2023! In order to win, we need your help! The winner is based on votes on the website - you can vote once a day for us! You can vote here. It's quick and easy!Voting ends on...
My dog only listens to me at home; why is it so hard everywhere else?
Training your furry friend can be a rewarding journey, but it's not always a walk in the park. One of the challenges many dog owners face is getting their pups to generalize behaviors, which means that the dog understands and obeys commands in various settings and...
An Intro Guide to Loose Leash Dog Walking
South Florida has stunning beaches and year-round sunshine, making it a pet paradise and the perfect place for enjoyable walks with your furry companion. However, many pet owners struggle with loose leash dog walking, leading to frustration for both pet and owner....
Building Relationships – Relationship Based Dog Training
Want to get the most out of your training? It is important to start with a trusting relationship. Trust cannot be built overnight and building a relationship with your pet is a dynamic process that takes time, but I can assure you that you will reap what you sow....
The third year in a row winning Nextdoor’s Neighborhood Favorites for 2023
We are truly humbled and immensely grateful to each and every one of you who took the time to vote for us and helped us secure this incredible award. Your unwavering support and belief in our team have touched our hearts deeply. Winning this award would not have been...
Handling vs. Obedience Training
This past weekend I taught one of our most popular workshops here at AYP Miami: Get Control Now! My students always leave my class feeling more confident handling their dogs, inspired to get home and start providing more consistent daily training. Just 15 minutes a...
Have No Fear, Dog Park Attendants Are Here
You may have heard the term "park attendant" get used as you've looked at day care or boarding facilities in Miami for your dog. The term is quite over simplified. It's just someone who watches dogs play all day, right? Oh! I know, its the person who gets to cuddle...
Training Your Dog Around Distractions
Training your dog around distractions is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a well-behaved and obedient pup! Dogs are naturally curious creatures, and they can easily become distracted by new sights, sounds,...
Why train your dog?
Every day, your dog is learning, with each interaction, you are training them, whether you intend to or not. The simplest way of explaining what training is, is that training = teaching. Regardless of your intentions, your pets are learning from you and your...
How to successfully train puppies that try to bite you during training sessions
' In this post I'm going to share with you why its beneficial to use a barrier (baby gate, play pen, etc) during the early stages of puppy obedience training, especially when you're dealing with a puppy that gets over excited or too aroused as soon as you bring the...
What’s In Your Dog’s Bowl?
Lots of times new year resolutions bring plans of dieting, but have you considered your dog’s diet? Often our dog’s eating habits aren’t a top priority, or many people just don’t know where to start. There are so many options and resources nowadays so we’ve compiled...
Top 5 Questions New Puppy Owners Have
You did all the research, you asked all the questions, and yet, you still have more questions. A new puppy is a lot of work, things are ever changing, and you will have more questions as they grow! Let us help you address some of the most common questions we get as puppy professionals.
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