by CWooddell | Jun 29, 2024 | Training
The Unpredictable Dog Cop We’re all familiar with the concept of speeding. It’s a simple equation: We get a ticket when we speed. The ticket amount is directly proportional to how much over the speed limit we were. Speed limits are clearly posted, leaving...
by CWooddell | Dec 8, 2023 | Dog Myths
For generations, we have introduced dogs and babies into the home together and have left it to chance for the dog to accept the baby and all that comes along with the developing stages from newborn-toddler-child. FACT: No family wants to believe that their dog is...
by CWooddell | Dec 8, 2023 | Dog Myths
FACT: This is probably the number one myth out there! When I was in the hospital after my daughter’s birth, the nurse asked me if I wanted to take home an article of clothing or a swaddle blanket with my daughter’s scent on it. Me, being the dog trainer, asked her...
by CWooddell | Dec 8, 2023 | Dog Myths
FACT: We live in a culture that waits until there is a problem before deciding we need to take action. As a dog trainer, this is a recipe for disaster especially when it involves dogs and babies. In the majority of families, I meet they have their dog first before...
by CWooddell | Dec 8, 2023 | Dog Myths
FACT: We have no way of knowing how your dog will perceive the “fake” baby and dogs are extremely intelligent creatures. If for months you are preparing your dog with a “fake” baby and then your newborn arrives that moves, makes noise, and has a new smell it could...