How to take care of dogs. By Penelope Palm Wooddell. First, make sure your dog has a bed or a kennel to keep them nice and warm. Then you make sure you always let them go outside to go potty. If you don't, they can have an accident. If your dog sees or smells...
When Enough is Enough | The Limits of Tolerance in Dogs There are many common phrases that dog trainers hear when it comes to dogs' and kids' interactions. My goal is to change the pet culture around this topic by educating families rather than having them rely on...
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...
HELP, My Dog Just Bit My Baby. As parents, you never expect your beloved family dog to nip your baby. Unfortunately, this horrible occurrence is all too common. The moment when your dog bites your child, it makes you look at your dog as precisely that: a DOG. This...
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...
Why Is My Dog Growling At My Baby? Dogs growl to communicate various states of mind they are experiencing. Every dog is unique in the ranges and pitches of its growls. It is something that parents especially need to be aware of and educated about. Understanding the...
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...
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....
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...