by Crystal | Aug 30, 2021 | Behavior Modification, puppy training, training
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...
by Crystal | Aug 16, 2021 | Behavior Modification, puppy training, training
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,...
by Crystal | Aug 3, 2021 | Behavior Modification, puppy training, training
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...
by Crystal | Jul 18, 2021 | adoption, puppy training, training
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...
by Crystal | Jul 5, 2021 | Behavior Modification, training
Now that you have determined what you dog knows, you have created a training plan for the things he didn’t know, and you can start to use those things to give your dog information when he needs it. Find one area where you are telling your dog “No.” First, “No” does...
by Crystal | Jun 20, 2021 | puppy training, training
Give your dog a job: First Evaluation You have completed your puppy class or basic obedience class, and those skills are just not transferring to home life. What happens when your dog “knows stuff” but you are still having some behavior challenges. This is your...
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