Dog Trainer Qualities?
What qualities do you look for in a dog trainer? Our August blog follows last month’s topic on types of services dog trainers provide (group classes, private lessons, board and…
Choosing the Best Training Option
Dog Trainers offer a variety of training options for their clients. Each option has its pros and cons. I am going to share the different options and outline the benefits…
Dog Training Habits or Lifestyle-You decide
How many of you have tried to lose weight and maybe incorporate a good habit for a short time to lose a certain amount but then as soon as your…
Training Aid Pros and Cons
Let’s talk about training aids I consider myself a balanced dog trainer so I use a balance of reinforcement and corrections when teaching a dog commands and lifestyle choices. My…
Proofing your Dog’s Commands
What does proofing mean? Proofing means your dog is able to complete a command in any location, at any time, with any distractions. Many owners report that their dogs can…
Cold Weather Safety Tips For your Dog
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Your Dog There are some helpful tips that can make your pets more comfortable in the winter. Musher’s Secret or Bag Balm help to soften…
Goal Setting for You and Your Dog
SMART Goals for You and Your Dog What goals do you have with your dog(s) in 2019? I have found that the best way to hold yourself accountable is to…
Will Your Dog Follow You?
This is a really good question that you can put into practice. If you are walking in your backyard or park with your dog on a long lead, do they…
Estate Planning for Pets-The First Step
How many of you consider your pets part of the family? We all worry about what will happen to our children if something happens to us and many pet owners…
Top 10 reasons why dog training is similar to weight loss
Emotions can get you into trouble. (Feeling sorry for your dog and not providing enough leadership and emotional eating for weight loss). There is no magic pill to make your…