Do you know what happens in a good puppy class? Many people think puppy class is all about playtime and teaching a bit of basic obedience. Positive puppy interactions are part of puppy class. But these must be carefully orchestrated and supervised so all pups are...
A recent trip to the vet has made me realize I should dedicate a series to supporting our dogs and ways to prepare them for vet visits. Preparing your dog to be relaxed and confident during vet visits can take time. Like other training, helping your dog learn to get...
One of the biggest training challenges many people have is finding time in their busy day to get some training done. The feeling of not being able to make time often comes from how we trained in the past. Have you been directed to set aside a specific time to work...
What happens when you grab the leash to head out with your dog? Does mayhem ensue? And how does the walk go after that? So often, we are in such a hurry to get going that we miss opportunities to help our dogs build better habits, learn self-control or be more...
Is Your Dog a Yo-Yo on the Long Line? Using a long line gives your dog a lot more room to move than a standard leash. Even so, it can sometimes feel like it’s still not enough. Even with the added freedom of a long line, dogs can still pull. After the excitement...
Do walks with your young dog feel like a constant struggle to stop them from picking things up off the ground? Or perhaps you even have to physically remove stuff like rocks, wood chips or cigarette butts. Fortunately, most dogs outgrow this behaviour with time....
