Alone Time Training Game
Teach your dog to be left alone without setting off their anxiety with this training game. See also Separation-Related Problems, Independence Training, Crate Training, and KONG Stuffing handouts for more information. Benefit This game […]
House Training a Puppy
Puppies become house trained at different speeds, depending on size and anatomy, and on how diligently you stick to the house training routine. Allow anywhere from a few weeks to […]
Handling Your Puppy
Benefit Teaching your puppy to enjoy being handled is essential to a happy, safe, and convenient life with them now and as they grow. Think of all the situations where […]
Hiring a Dog Walker
Here are some questions to ask when hiring a dog walker, followed by the response you should expect. Are you licensed, bonded and insured? Yes, and they can provide proof […]
Independence Training (Dogs)
You probably want to spend every moment with your puppy, but that can give you problems if you ever hope to leave your puppy home alone. Dogs are intensely social, […]
Jumping
Why Dogs Jump Some reasons dogs jump: Greeting people/dogs Attention-seeking Play initiation To explore/get something they want that is high up First and foremost, jumping is the canine way of […]
Kids and Dogs
Congratulations on deciding to enrich your family life by adding a canine companion to your household. Here are some suggestions for a safe, rewarding relationship between your kids and your […]
Keeping Small Dogs Safe
Use Small Dog Equipment: Collar and harness. Small dogs need to wear a properly fitted collar they can’t slip out of, such as a martingale-style collar. For dogs that pull […]
KONG Stuffing
Dogs are genetically programmed to hunt for their food. A prime reason for behavior problems is that, unlike working dogs, companion dogs get so few mental challenges or tasks to […]
Leash Reactivity
When out for a walk, does your dog bark, pull on the leash, or lunge at small animals, joggers, bicyclists, skateboarders, or cars? When our dogs are on leash, we restrict […]
Separation Related Problems
Dogs generally don’t enjoy alone time. They are highly social animals, genetically programmed to be in a pack with other individuals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dogs […]
Sit Command
Benefit of teaching your dog “sit” This one is a must and a behavior any dog can learn. A staple of all good dog manners, sitting when asked can help […]