Clients often are keen to get right into the nitty-gritty of issues that they have hired me to help with. Their first question often is, “How do I stop A, B or C?”, believing the solution is to focus on getting the dog to stop doing it. “How do I get...
It’s common to see videos that promise a secret method or quick fix to your dog’s problems. The truth is that good training is a process and takes time and patience. Quick fixes usually rely on stopping unwanted behaviour using something unpleasant the dog...
Let’s talk management – the most under-utilized tool in dog training and day-to-day life. Most new puppy parents use some degree of management to help their young pups build good potty habits. Controlling the environment and the pup’s access to it...
Do you need a hand deciding which puppy class is best for you and your puppy? At hipPUP, you can choose from 2 puppy classes to ensure you get the best puppy class to suit you and your pup. hipPUP Young Puppy Class (8 weeks to 18 weeks) hipPUP is designed for pups in...
Too often, people just put their dog into a crate and close the door. This usually creates a bad first experience, and the dog has no desire to go in again. It is important that you take the time to TEACH your dog to love the crate. Being in a crate involves building...
Have you been meaning to get your dog ready for the excitement of your upcoming holiday bash? Or for having guests stay over? That’s great! But often, other things are prioritized until getting started and committing the time necessary for training is no longer...