by Lisa Kerley BSc, KPA-CTP | Apr 18, 2021 | A Day With Dogs Blog, Force-free training, Leash Skills, Mental exercise for your dog, Mental Stimulation, Positive reinforcement dog training, Walking your puppy
In my previous 2 blogs, I have talked about how to pick methods that will make leash training (or any training for that matter) more successful and enjoyable. I also shared my favourite leash skills that I teach every dog I work with. In this final blog in the Great...
by Lisa Kerley BSc, KPA-CTP | Feb 24, 2021 | A Day With Dogs Blog, Force-free training, Health and Exercise, Mental exercise for your dog, Mental Stimulation, Positive reinforcement dog training, Puppy Play, Tips for your young puppy
Why does my pup get the zoomies? No, your puppy’s not crazy. It’s not unusual for puppies to have episodes of uncontrolled energy or excitement. Cases of the zoomies, also known as puppy fraps, often occur later in the day. They can be that final burst of steam...
by Lisa Kerley BSc, KPA-CTP | Feb 21, 2021 | A Day With Dogs Blog, Health and Exercise, Mental exercise for your dog, Mental Stimulation, Tips for your young puppy
Why Is Mental Stimulation So Important? If you have a dog, you’ve probably heard the term mental stimulation a lot over the last few years. It certainly has grown both in awareness and as a big business since I started training. It’s such a big deal...