by carrie | Dec 8, 2023 | Dog Myths
FACT: Any breed of dog is capable of nipping/biting/mauling or killing a child. It is important to understand that certain breeds have different bite styles and as a result can cause more damage if they do bite especially when a young child is involved. You have to...
by carrie | Dec 8, 2023 | Dog Myths
FACT: Once a dog resorts to biting, it has now opened up a new behavior and depending on the result that came after the bite determines if the behavior was successful or not. If the dog is fearful and biting resulted in the “threat” backing away from them then to...
by carrie | Apr 12, 2023 | Dog Training
What is a herding breed? Herding breeds all share a genetic instinct: the desire to control the environment, especially other animals’ movements. While they can vary in herding style, this genetic instinct rings true across all breeds. Common Herding Breeds ●...
by carrie | Apr 3, 2023 | Dog Training
In the summer of 2022, St. Petersburg, Florida, was named America’s number-one dog-friendly city. Its sister city, Tampa, finished third in the rankings, making Tampa Bay a competitive destination for doggy locals and tourists. Just what makes St. Petersburg a...
by carrie | Mar 31, 2023 | Dog Training
Combating training tool shame and negativity l is important to ensure the go-home process for you and your dog is as smooth and easy as possible. Training Tool Narratives Picture this, your dog recently graduated from one of our training programs and is fresh...