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...
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...
* 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...
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...
Most kids love dogs, and it's obvious why! They are cute, cuddly, and very easily attract their attention. That's why when a child sees a stranger's dog out in public, they will almost always ask to pet it. Typically the situation goes something like this: The...
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...