The moving wait dog training tip

2016-10-11T01:49:30+00:00By |Categories: Dog Training, The Zuzu Chronicles|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

If you’ve done any training with your dog, you are most likely familiar with the “Wait” cue.  Wait means “do not proceed forward until you have permission.” In my group classes, I teach this in Puppy Preschool Class and Basic Training Class. We continue working on it in the advanced classes. The Stay says to [...]

Can dogs be trained not to chase wildlife?

2018-06-29T17:33:09+00:00By |Categories: Miscellaneous Dog, Romeo's Adventures|Tags: , , , , , , , |17 Comments

I often hear things stated as facts that really aren’t. I’m sure you do as well. In this case, the statements are about things like prey drive in dogs. Things like: “You can’t teach a dog not to chase wildlife.” Or, “You can’t teach a dog not to chase wildlife without the use of [...]

A reliable “drop it” can save a life!

2019-04-29T03:54:26+00:00By |Categories: Dog Training|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Anyone who has heard me tell stories about Romeo knows that one of his favorite things in life is to chase the bunnies. There is very little, if anything, that can compete with the thrill of the hunt and chase for him. So he was quite excited recently when he discovered a nest of baby [...]

Who are your dog’s friends?

2019-04-29T03:53:44+00:00By |Categories: Miscellaneous Dog, Romeo's Adventures|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Most puppies and young dogs love to meet new dogs and make new friends. There’s a reason that most dogs in day cares and at dog parks are adolescent dogs. They are more active, more outgoing (generally) and enjoy making new friends. However, as dogs mature, they often have less interest in making new friends. [...]

What size crate for a puppy?

2019-04-29T03:53:16+00:00By |Categories: Dog Training, The Zuzu Chronicles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

While not everyone uses crates with their new puppies, most of us do. Crates can be a safe place for puppies to be confined when we can’t be watching them. It can help prevent housetraining accidents and destructive chewing, but it also can help keep puppies safe from harm when we’re not right there. Most [...]

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