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resilience in dogs

resilience in dogs

I am finding myself using this word often these days. What is resilience in dogs and why am I using this term so much? Resilience dictionary definition: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness When working with dogs, this is a term that I use when...

What do dog trainers do?

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...

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...