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Learn more about our successes, our struggles, and what we have learned from our clients at The Freckled Paw.
The Daily Daisy: Bags are Unpacking
Around week #3 Daisy become quite uncertain about novel things. Things that were not there yesterday are now quite terrifying. People putting pressure on her by looking at her or walking towards her also sent her for a loop. This was particularly apparent when I tried...
What do dog trainers do?
When do you know you need help from a professional? If your HVAC breaks, you call that guy, and he recommends regular maintenance to make sure you aren't in a pickle in the future. Dog trainers are the same. We can come in and fix a big issue or help with a bit of...
The Daisy Daily: Settling In
We like to tell people to wait to see changes in your dog at 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months. Here we are at the 2 week mark and I have already seen quite a bit of settling and pushing the boundaries. Thankfully, I see things before they become an issue and can...
The Daisy Daily: Living with a Dog Trainer
I have a new foster dog. Her name is Daisy, she is a 10 month old yellow lab. She has been here about a week now and is starting to settle in to the routine around here. 3 Days. The day she arrived she played in the yard for awhile, napped in her kennel in our bedroom...
My dog is barking! What do I do?
This is where we teach you to think like a dog trainer! I live with 5 dogs and run a business. 3 of those dogs are young and need to be doing things. If I am not on top of working on the things they need to be successful, they come up with things that I enjoy a little...
The one thing we Guarantee will make a difference in your dog
What is a decompression walk and why are we talking about them with every single one of our clients? Since we work with many different behaviors, we have to say that decompression walks are the single most important thing you can do for your dogs behavioral wellness....
Adding Novelty to your dogs life
Change is scary but everyone loves a shiny new thing. We work hard to buy the new car, the new house, or go on vacation to a new place. The purchase process or travel is stressful, but we keep doing it because of the appeal of the new thing. Having a new car will be...
The closest thing to Magic in Dog Training!
There are no magic wands in dog training but stationing might be the closest thing to magic. Most of the dogs we work with are taught to go to a bed and lie down on cue. Its not flashy, its not complicated but I will tell you, it can solve lots of problems. Filling...
So you think you want a puppy?
Bringing home another dog changes the whole dynamic in your house. Make sure you and your dog are prepared for those changes before you decide to bring another dog home. These are our tips for helping to decide if you are ready for another dog in your life. Your...
Make a Decision!
Just do Something! One of the basic needs that your dog has, is your ability to make a decision. It really doesn't matter what the decision is, just that you make one immediately and right in the moment. It doesn't really matter if the decision is right or wrong, just...
Your Dogs Social Skills
Your Dogs Social Skills As your dog gets older their preferences for certain things will change. This is also true in humans. A 5 year old does not like the same things as an 11 year old, and by the time you get to 30 you have a whole new perspective of life. Often,...
The art of doing nothing
When you want your dog doing nothing The gap of time between giving information to your dog and them deciding on a behavior is where most of our dogs chose poorly. It's in that space of time that bad decisions happen, you get frustrated, or overwhelmed and don’t have...
Sending your dog to School: Public or Private School?
Getting the most out of your Group Class Group classes are an excellent way to learn more about training your dog from a professional. If you have never owned a dog before, or this is your first dog without your parents help, then Group classes are a great place to...