You can move the training outside once your puppy is used to the harness/collar and leash. Make sure your puppy doesn’t walk where other dogs have been until they receive all their vaccinations—sticking to your fenced-in backyard should be OK. General Handling Get your puppy used to bein...
Nov 18, 2024 | blog, puppy, resource, training 4 Tips to Help Your Dog Stay Calm and Well-Behaved Over the Holidays The holiday season is often filled with hustle and bustle, and for dog parents, it can be challenging to manage busy schedules while ensuring our pets are comfortable and ...
Use a Lot of Kindness When Training a PuppyDorsey Connors
We believe every dog (and their owners) should benefit from socialization and training as part of their health and wellness. We’re inconvenientlocations, with classes nearly every day of the week, atconvenienttimes. To keep you from waiting too long, our core classes are “Start Anytime”,...
To prevent the onset of bad habits, you can bring your puppy to a dog trainer, or a dog training school, so that they’ll learn some good habits. In addition to that, here are more reasons why your pup should attend a dog training school: ...
Should I get a dog if I work full time? How much training and exercise do dogs need? Should I get a dog if I can’t afford insurance? Today we are going to help you to decide whether now is the best time to bring your new baby dog home. We’ll look at what dogs like, and ...
When Dylan was just seven years old,he moved to the United States with his mother,Khadine,and his twin younger brothers.The family hoped that their new home would allow them to start over and find success.However,their dream didn't work out exactly as they imagined it would. Life as a ...
So, should you spay or neuter your Labrador retriever puppy and, if so, when? It’s really a decision that you should make in consultation with your vet. Health, behavior, and other considerations need to be analyzed. I’ve trained many Labs over the years of all ages, many of...
Why would you need an emergency recall if your dog has a regular recall cue?Realistically, a lot of times our own training habits mean that a dog's regular recall is not as successful around distractions as it should be. Or, in some cases, a dog has just started recall training, so ...
When your dog looks at their trigger (person, dog, another thing) — click or say "yes!"as they look.Immediately give your dog a treat, encouraging them to turn their head towards you to take it. If your dog is familiar with a clicker or marker word, you should see them orient towa...