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Puppy bath time – got your rubber ducky?
Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I will spend hours upon hours training dogs, but I prefer to spend as little time as possible with grooming. I enjoy training. Grooming, for me, [...]
Training tip – working with multiple dogs
I am often asked how to handle training with multiple dogs in the same household. As a multiple dog household myself, it’s something I practice regularly. In the early stages of training, best results will [...]
Adjusting to a new dog sibling – Romeo and Zuzu
Bringing home a new baby brother or sister can be tough on the older sibling. New babies require a lot of time and attention, and that can be tough for a big brother (or sister) [...]
When to start training a new puppy
How soon can I start training my new puppy? It’s a question I get frequently for clients who have just brought home a new puppy. Many people are under the unfortunate idea that they need [...]
Prepping for a puppy
Bringing home a puppy is exciting. It’s also a lot of work! We brought home a new puppy on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Zuzu is a Greyhound mix whose mom was brought into rescue, [...]
Training tip – teach your dog a new holiday dog trick!
For most of us, the holiday season means more time with family and friends and hopefully a little less time at work and/or school! Things can get hectic, and for our dogs, that might mean [...]
Your dog is talking – are you listening?
Sometimes I hear people say, I wish my dog could talk. I wish he could just tell me what he wants or what he’s thinking. What these people do not realize is that their dogs [...]
Training tip – teach puppies to enjoy grooming & handling
One of the things we work on in my Puppy Preschool Classes is learning to tolerate and hopefully even enjoy handling and grooming. I wish we had more time to spend on it, and I [...]
Puppy Nipping Dog Training Video and Handout
The Puppy Nipping Dog Training Handout and Video Resource includes a downloadable PDF and video that covers the following: Good vs bad nipping; Why your puppy is nipping; What to do and what not to [...]
Are you a “natural” when it comes to working with dogs?
While I can and do teach people how to work with their shy dogs, some people just seem to be naturals at this kind of work. My nephew seems to be one of those. Perhaps [...]
Dog training tip – changing your household rules for your dog
In my earlier article about household rules, I asked what your rules were. But how easy is it to change those rules or implement new ones? Some of my clients are hesitant to change the rules. [...]