by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Apr 30, 2019 | Training
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...
by CWooddell | Apr 4, 2019 | Training
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...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Mar 1, 2019 | Training
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...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Feb 12, 2019 | Training
A question often considered in the dog world is, “Can a working dog be in a pet home?” That question has many answers, so here are some things to consider: Working Dogs in Pet Homes: Familiar Scenarios Scenario 1: New dog owners get an adorable Husky...
by Carrie Silva Wooddell | Oct 20, 2018 | Training
As a consumer trying to make the best decision on which dog training program to choose, it can get quite overwhelming to sort through all the details. A common question I hear from inquiring clients is, “Why are your training programs at The Doghouse three...
by CWooddell | Sep 15, 2018 | Training
Hurricane Prep for dogs is important for everyone who lives in an at-risk area. Proper preparation will help keep you and your dog safe, comfortable, and as stress-free as possible. “Fortune favors the prepared.” This quote is undoubtedly accurate when...