Basic Obedience: The Basics

Basic Obedience: The Basics

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...
My Dog Only Listens With Training Tools

My Dog Only Listens With Training Tools

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...
5 Uses For An Electric Collar In Pet Training

5 Uses For An Electric Collar In Pet Training

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...
Why is My Dog Reactive On Leash?

Why is My Dog Reactive On Leash?

Reactivity on leash is a fairly common problem for dog owners. However, it is also one that is frequently misunderstood and misaddressed. “When I see a dog, I tell my dog to sit, and we wait for the dog to walk by.” “When I see a dog, I turn in the...