The Problem With “Leave it.”

The Problem With “Leave it.”

“Leave It” is one of the most popular things for people to say to their dog when they are distracted, but it is generally ineffective as a long-term solution, even if taught right. If we have a dog in for training that is overstimulated by squirrels or...
Predatory Drive in Pet Dogs

Predatory Drive in Pet Dogs

Predatory drive is inherent in dogs; this is a fact. Though domesticated from wolves, dogs are still predators, with some breeds having retained more of these drives than others. Many of the traits that are highly desired in working dogs can cause issues when we take...
Have You Paid Your Dog Lately?

Have You Paid Your Dog Lately?

Whenever you send your dog for training with us, you are a client for life. We often see clients in for boarding or group classes that we started working with years and years ago. Some of these former Full-Service dogs come for refresher dog training because they have...
A fully obedient off-leash trained dog…

A fully obedient off-leash trained dog…

To me, having a dog fully off-leash trained is more about the relationship you have with your dog than anything else. At the end of the day, it’s about your dog choosing you instead of other distractions. People don’t want to accept that this takes time,...