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Different types of walks and why they’re important for your dog/puppies development
As a dog trainer, I’m commonly asked, “should I let my dog sniff on walks?” Learn about why you should and shouldn’t allow them to sniff around!
Tool Highlight: The Sidekick Leash
If you’ve been at our facility or seen our social media lately, you’ll see how much we love this tool! Not only is it simple to use as a slip lead but it also works as a head halter. While no tool will cause a 100% change in dog behavior once it's on, the sidekick...
Applause Your Paws Founder Dee Hoult featured on CanvasRebel
We're excited to have our very own Dee Hoult, featured on the popular CanvasRebel portal. Dee shares her story about how her first boss, back when she was 14, shaped her own way as the owner of a thriving business helping dogs, their families, and the entire...
Therapy Dogs: The Therapy of a Wagging Tail
Affection, comfort, and support are the three words that best describe a Therapy Dog. But what exactly is a therapy dog? A therapy dog and their handler are volunteers who comfort individuals in schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. Therapy dogs are not Service...
What does it mean for your dog to be a Canine Good Citizen?
Your dog knows some basic obedience and you're always telling your friends and family how well behaved your dog is... did you know you can certify your dog and have them prove they're a good boy/girl by earning their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) credential? The exam is...
Why Puppy Owners are Underutilizing the Crate for Effective Dog Training – Dog Trainer Miami
I recently hosted an online live course for puppy problem solving where I talked to Miami puppy parents about how to stop unwanted biting, nipping, chewing, and attention-seeking behaviors. I let them in on a dog training secret that the crate can be used for...
Do you Talk too Much?
I got to thinking this morning about how, like clockwork, any dog that lives with me (boarding and training in Miami, Florida) for more than few days starts to become very, very responsive whenever I call it. I'm a strong believer through experience that its because:...
Yes, you can pet my puppy!
My dog-savvy four year old son is sitting next to me on a park bench finishing his ice cream cone when he notices a couple walking towards us. The man is walking a well mannered, calm leashed black and white adult dog, the woman carrying what looks to be a three to...
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...
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