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...
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...
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...
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...
The Doghouse, LLC is a family owned professional dog training business and training facility operated by Jordan and Carrie Silva Wooddell.
It is centrally located in Pinellas Park, FL and has been serving the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area since 2005.
We specialize in aggression issues, socialization issues, basic and advanced obedience, sport training and overall behavior modification.