Alternatives to Purina Pro Plan
If you feed your dog Purina Pro Plan, you need to know this: A Facebook group, Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time, claims Purina Pro Plan (and other brands) have caused hundreds of pets to get ill and some have died. Purina denies this and says this is just a "rumor" and...
How to Overcome the Top 5 House-Training Challenges for Your Dog
Are you struggling with house-training your dog or puppy? Don't worry, we've got you covered. House-training, also known as potty training, is an essential part of raising a well-behaved pup. After all, who wants their furry friend making a mess in the house? If...
Mastering Dog Behavior: How a Dog Training Specialist Can Help You and Your Pooch
If you have a new puppy, a doodle, or a dog with behavior problems, you might be wondering how to master dog behavior and have a well-behaved and happy pooch. You might have tried some online videos, books, or group classes, but nothing seems to work. Or you might be...
How to Deal with Common Puppy Behavior Problems
Puppies are adorable, but they can also be a handful. They may exhibit some behaviors that are annoying, destructive, or even dangerous. Some of these behaviors are easier to prevent when your puppy is young than to stop when they are older. In this blog post, we will...
What to expect in the first year of your puppy’s life
This is my Puppy Socialization and Training Cheat Sheet! When I start working with a new puppy there's a lot to cover, but you have to know what to do at what age. This is my guide for all things "Puppy Socialization", "Training", "Exercise Guidelines", "Typical...
Are you feeding your dog too much?
Does your dog have the ideal body shape (condition)? If not, then you are probably not feeding your dog the right amount of food. Here's how to determine the correct amount of food to feed your dog.Step 1 - Determine your dogs' Body Condition and Calorie RequirementIf...
Dog Training Vocabulary (Cues) and Definition of Behavior
(Do not try to use these words and expect your dog to do the behavior (in all circumstances) until they have been taught the cue and understand it completely.) Here are some of the vocabulary cues along with definitions I use for my dogs in training:...
How to End the Never-Ending Flea Cycle Once and For All
After a light winter, you can expect to have a heavy flea season. I am all in favor of using a non-toxic approach as much as possible. However, if you have a large infestation in your house and yard, you may have to use the traditional approach to get rid of all the...
9 Essential Facts That Impact Your Dogs Health, Longevity & Behavior
Dog Training Facts: #1 Puppies key socialization period is 3-16wks It’s more important to socialize your new puppy with other people and animals than it is to teach obedience in the first 4 months. Early socialization is key to building confidence, trust and...
Puppy Socialization
When you first bring home a new puppy you probably immediately focus on obedience training (like teaching your puppy to "sit", "come", and "down") While obedience training is important and starting as early as possible will set your puppy up for success,...