by CWooddell | Apr 12, 2023 | Training
What is a herding breed? Herding breeds all share a genetic instinct: the desire to control the environment, especially other animals’ movements. While they can vary in herding style, this genetic instinct rings true across all breeds. Common Herding Breeds ●...
by CWooddell | Apr 3, 2023 | Training
In the summer of 2022, St. Petersburg, Florida, was named America’s number-one dog-friendly city. Its sister city, Tampa, finished third in the rankings, making Tampa Bay a competitive destination for doggy locals and tourists alike. Just what makes Tampa Bay a...
by CWooddell | Mar 31, 2023 | Training
Combating training tool shame and negativity l is important to ensure the go-home process for you and your dog is as smooth and easy as possible. Training Tool Narratives Picture this, your dog recently graduated from one of our training programs and is fresh...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Dec 1, 2022 | Training
Holiday Dog Training Tips What are holiday manners? Can you reflect on a holiday gathering, birthday celebration, or social event and remember a well-behaved dog? What was it about the dog’s mannerisms that caught your attention? Was it a calm dog that...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Sep 19, 2022 | Training
The scariest thing that can happen as a dog owner is having your dog attacked by another dog. Even the thought of this is nerve-wracking for most dog owners. Beyond the physical damage, dog attacks can create a lot of post-traumatic mental stress for your dog. This...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Aug 24, 2022 | Training
Nail Trims in Dogs: The Missing Factor that Determines Where your True Relationship Stands Even as a professional dog trainer, I struggle to keep up with my dog’s nail trims. Not many people, it seems, love to trim their dog’s nails. Not even the groomer...