Different types of walks and why they are important for development in your puppy/dog Types of Walks: Exercise Walks Mental Stimulation Walks aka Sniffaris One of the most common questions I am asked, as a dog trainer is “should I let my dog sniff on walks?” The...
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)...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
