When does my dog move from adolescence to maturity?

2022-01-27T17:18:53+00:00By |Categories: Ask The Trainer Book, Dog Training|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more.     Question: My dog just turned two years old and still acts like a puppy sometimes. I like that [...]

Happy 6th Birthday to Romeo! No longer an adolescent dog (June 2015)

2018-02-24T19:03:40+00:00By |Categories: Dog Case Studies, Romeo's Adventures|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Romeo was born on June 8, 2009. I first met him on June 23, at just two weeks old. We brought him home on August 1 of that year, just a few days shy of eight weeks old. There are some things I miss about that time, like that small period of time when [...]

Hiking with Romeo: it’s an adventure!

2019-04-29T01:02:00+00:00By |Categories: Romeo's Adventures|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

If you are looking for a serious workout, try hiking with Romeo! What's the old Navy slogan, "It's not just a job. It's an adventure." Yep, same goes for hiking with Romeo. (October 2010) For starters, Romeo doesn't do anything in a leisurely fashion. He has two speeds: full steam ahead and sleeping. (Don't be [...]

Ready to Rally?

2019-04-29T00:58:21+00:00By |Categories: Continuing Education, Romeo's Adventures|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

For anyone who has met Romeo - or any other adolescent Vizsla - you know there is a LOT of energy there that needs to be channeled to appropriate outlets. That, along with the fact that I want a very well-behaved, well-trained dog, means Romeo and I spend a lot of time training together (September [...]

14 months – on the road to maturity, but a long way to go!

2019-04-29T00:48:07+00:00By |Categories: Romeo's Adventures|Tags: , |0 Comments

Romeo is now 14 months old (August 2010). He is still most definitely an adolescent and will be for some time yet. But he has definitely matured over the last few months. He does not get in nearly as much trouble as he did six months ago. We still have a long way to go, [...]

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