Our approach to dog training is quite simple. Our training philosophy is to train the dog in front of us! That means we shape behaviors, correct behaviors, and think in unorthodox ways (which The Doghouse, LLC is notorious for). You are hiring us for our experience,...
Is your dog getting the proper outlets they need to be successful? Often we train high-drive and working line dogs that thrive during their training programs, but then some return home only to slowly creep back into old behaviors. They are still fluent in their...
Trick/Treat training versus Reliable Obedience Dog Training It's not uncommon for clients to mention that their dog knows commands such as sit, stay, come, and leave-it. Then in their following statement, they are searching for help because that same dog doesn't...
A common question we get is, "When can I trust my dog alone or off-leash?" This question can have many different answers, depending on your individual dog and situation, but here are some guidelines and tips for knowing whether your dog is ready to take that step....
Doodle Explosion Last summer started what we like to call a Doodle explosion around the Tampa Bay area. We were getting tons of calls from clients wanting to enroll their Doodles into obedience training, and that trend has stayed consistent. A Doodle is any mix-breed...
Perfect Baby Shower Gift! Parents will love preparing their fur babies for the arrival of their new human sibling with Dogs to Diapers. This step-by-step easy online course is the perfect gift to help Baby's fur-sibling(s) prepare for the big changes and adjustments...
What is Management? In the dog training context, management refers to controlling your dog's environment to set them up for success and prevent specific behaviors from occurring or re-occurring. The goal when doing this is to control particular triggers that could...
Haltis and Headcollars Haltis and headcollars work off the theory that where the dog's head goes, the body follows. They can be an effective tool for those that lack strength and dexterity, those whose dogs are large and prone to collar-pulling, and those who need to...
Why do we teach Basic Obedience? The purpose of teaching basic obedience to your dog is to establish lines of communication. By creating this exchange, you can tell your dog the behaviors you want them to continue or the actions you want to replace (with the new skill...
Most clients would agree that their dogs respond better to obedience training when their training tools are on them. If that is happening to you and your dog, consider these four reasons why: 1. The same reason that when a police officer is driving behind us, we...
Service Dogs Trained At The Doghouse The ADA defines a service dog as being individually trained to perform tasks for its owner's disability. The tasks directly correlate to the disability. The Doghouse is very selective about the dogs we take that will be future...
Teaching your dog and toddler a healthy T-ball game is a great bonding exercise for your family. When kids and dogs play together, the goal is to keep the dog in a state of mind where the focus is not on the child running or being active, but instead, they can channel...