MYTH #11: There are only certain breeds that you need to worry about around babies or Young Kids.
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...
MYTH #12: Once a dog bites or tastes blood it will always be aggressive and you need to get rid of the dog.
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...
Herding Dogs are Going to Herd!
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 ●...
Best Places to take your Dog in St. Pete, FL
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...The Doghouse LLC
The Doghouse, LLC is a family owned professional dog training business and training facility operated by Jordan and Carrie Silva Wooddell.
It is centrally located in Pinellas Park, FL and has been serving the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area since 2005.
We specialize in aggression issues, socialization issues, basic and advanced obedience, sport training and overall behavior modification.