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Puppy Picking: A Trainer’s Guide to Finding the Right Companion
Dogs are amazing companions, but not every breed is suited to every household, and unfortunately cuteness isn't going to give your puppy a free pass forever. Picking the right breed or breed mix (if you're rescuing) for your home is definitely something to think...
Rover Needs Some Resolutions
The holidays have whisked by us and the New Year is approaching. We often think of and set goals for ourselves in the year to come to improve upon our current quality of life or just to get our rears in gear. However, our canine companions might have some brushing up...
October Pupdate – Miami Dog and Puppy Training
Hi everyone, In case you aren't subscribed to our newsletter, here it is for easy reference on our site! Can't believe it's October already! The holiday season is here and that means we are now taking in reservations for holiday boarding. Make sure you schedule your...
How to Train Polite Door Greetings – Miami Dog and Puppy Training
In order to quickly train your dog not to jump on visitors when they arrive I recommend using a raised “place” or bed, something that is a defined space for your dog to be in. A rug or a mat can be a bit ambiguous, and dogs tend to cheat by laying half on and half off...
Memories of Great Dogs Last Forever – Dog and Puppy Trainers in Miami Florida
I vividly remember my first time walking into AYP’s new facility. I came to attend a trick-dog workshop with my dog, Tucker (and to hopefully get on the good side of the owner, Dee). Little did I know, that from that moment on, my life would change forever. I...
How to Train Your Dog to Behave in the Elevator – Miami Dog and Puppy Training
Most humans have a universal fear of being trapped in a crowded elevator with a bunch of strangers. So why does it surprise us that some dogs share the same anxiety while riding from our apartment to the ground floor during a routine walk? We often set the unrealistic...
Teach Your Dog to Give You A Kiss – Miami Dog and Puppy Training
Step 1: Use a small dab of peanut butter or cream cheese on your cheek to encourage your dog to lick your face. Have a handful of your dog’s favorite treats nearby. Step 2: With your dog in a sitting position in front of you, lean in to your dog, offering your cheek....
3 Dog Gone Easy New Years Resolutions – Miami Dog and Puppy Training
Walk your dog more! If you currently object to walking your dog because he pulls like an ox, be sure to check out a head collar or a front clip no-pull harness. Both management tools give immediate results, creating a more enjoyable walk for you and your canine...
Setting Up Your Rescue Dog For Success – Miami Dog and Puppy Training
The best way to prevent behavior problems is to prevent them. The easiest way to enforce house rules for a new dog is to use a leash indoors for the first week your dog comes home. Your dog should always be supervised while on leash, or should be secure in a crate at...
Finding Your Dog a New Home: Right, Wrong?! Taboo?
“Honestly she should just re-home the dog. In different hands, he would totally succeed, but I really don’t see this family being able to turn it around for this dog.” “Yeah, sometimes people can’t accept that they don’t have what a dog requires.” That is a...
Confessions of a Dog Trainer: What Part of Consistent Didn’t You Understand?
Sometimes the most frustrating and difficult behavior problems get solved with the most simplistic training methods. Methods which, I charge over $100 an hour to teach! No matter how long I train dogs and their people there are still so many human students who fail in...
October is National Service Dog Month!
To celebrate, we want to bring recognition to what these dogs do for their handlers on a daily basis and what we as dog owners/lovers should do when we come across one! What is a Service Dog? A service dog is a dog that has been specifically trained to perform a task...
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