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Coping with Fearful Adolescent Dogs
Many dogs who were acquired during the beginning of the pandemic are now adolescent dogs or slightly over a year old. Working with under-socialized, fearful and nervous dogs is nothing new to professional dog trainers like myself, yet seeing this many come through our...
COVID Canine Syndrome: Why is my dog so afraid of everything!?
On behalf of our canine friends we say thank you 2020 for all the dog adoptions. New puppies, big and small, found forever homes. Our municipal shelter is at an all time low with less than 100 dogs on it’s adoption floor. To put that in perspective for you, pre-covid...
Calmness Mastered: Capturing the Desired Behavior
“I want my dog to be calm…” a phrase often heard by professionals in the pet industry. We all know this dog. Biscuit is on their second walk of the day, which was followed by a session of ball and frisbee in the yard, two rigorous rounds of tug o’ war, and a rousing...
Walk it Out
One of the biggest client complaints is their dog pulling on the leash. Before we get into different ways to combat this unpleasant behavior, the first thing to remember is...It isn't the dog's fault. Being quadrupeds by nature, dogs walk faster than us and also want...
Drive: It isn’t about Energy
It is standard within the dog world to interchangeably use drive as a term for dogs that are energetic. However, drive isn't about the energy level of the dog, it's about the desire to respond to a reinforcer. There are plenty of medium to low energy dogs that are...
Let’s Cook for Them!
It's National Cook for Your Pet Day! Not a bad way to start off November as cooking for your pet can actually be very healthy. Since we cater to dogs, the recipe below will primarily for your canine companions. Feel free to remove any vegetables, however, to use it...
Practice Makes Progress
As dog owners, the idea of training reads as having a definitive end point. Once the dog is trained there is nothing else to do and we can all live a happy life. However, just as a person never stops learning as they grow, animals continue to mature and have new...
Beat the Boredom
With times as they are, we are all trying to give our dogs a more enriching life. Human interaction is absolutely wonderful for animals, but they also need to understand the benefits of entertaining themselves when we can’t be around. In honor of National Anti-Boredom...
Don’t Skip the Chip
Microchips have become an essential way to keep track of your pet in case they accidentally turn up missing. Though there's been some controversy surrounding chips in more recent years, it seems to be the easiest and most effective way to locate a lost or unidentified...
The Rescue Remedy
On National Rescue Dog Day we can't help expressing our appreciation to all the rescue parents out there. Not to mention, since we began quarantine, rescue dogs have begun to play an active role in many families. To honor those lives that have been saved we would like...
Manner’s Maintenance
Have you done a Board and Train program with us? Or perhaps you have done 20 hours of Daycamp? If you're interested in practicing your dog's newfound skills with the assistance of a trainer, we have a Manner's Maintenance group class every weekend now.This class helps...
Upcoming Drop In Workshops – Miami Dog and Puppy Training
Here's all of our upcoming drop in workshops! You can take just one, or sign up for several. Brief course descriptions are below. Click here to go to our shopping cart where you can purchase your class. May 24 - Leash Skills May 31 - Tricks and Fun June 7 - Oodles of...
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