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...
* The worst reason to use Haltis in dog training is to teach your dog the "heel" command. Haltis and Gentle Leaders are not magical training collars that teach your dog to walk with a loose leash. Instead, the intent behind these tools is to reduce your dog's pulling...
The current situation with the Coronavirus and kids being home more than usual could cause your dog's tolerance level to change around children. Click here to watch a free segment from the Dogs to Diapers course that will help you recognize the signs your dog may try...
Why use an electric collar? The most successful foundation of basic pet obedience between handler and dog is taught best through the leash. The leash is our means of communication to teach the dog how to follow leadership, respect correction, and build trust. Once you...
Tips For New Puppy Owners: Choosing a puppy to bring home to your family is a fascinating time. Unfortunately, in that excitement, we sometimes overlook the key elements that can make this a more successful experience for the puppy and the family dynamic. Removing the...
Here are 3 common reasons why your electric collar may be malfunctioning: Electric collars can be a very versatile tool in the right hands. They can allow you to correct behavior further away, making the timing much better for your dog to understand. E-collars also...
Firework Preparation for your Dog: Americans can be pretty serious about their holidays and their fireworks. The excitement, the tradition, the decorations: what’s not to love? Unfortunately for pet owners, some of these events also come with added stress for our...
"Out Back" Enjoyment for Dogs I love looking out back through the window and seeing my dog rolling in the grass or sunbathing. I’ve owned numerous dogs, and what I have come to realize is that some dogs naturally enjoy outside time and others need to be taught. Most...
Storm anxiety is one of the most frustrating issues that dogs can develop. This anxiety can start at a young age or appear later in life, and it varies significantly in severity. The unpredictability of storms is a critical factor in why this behavior is so...
Not every dog is an ideal candidate for our Full-Service board and train programs. Aggressive dogs can often benefit from our program, but sometimes it just isn't in the dog's best interest. Here are a few situations where we do not accept every aggression case:...
Barrier Frustration and Fence Fighting We see lots of pet dogs who struggle with barrier frustration. In most cases, this shows up either as leash reactivity or as fence fighting. Fence fighting happens when a dog is kept behind a fence and sees or hears animals or...
Maintaining a perfect heel command while walking your dog shouldn't seem like a constant battle. If you have fallen into a habit of continually correcting your dog while heeling, then your dog might be assuming that correction is part of their daily walking routine....
