I’m a dog trainer in a retail pet store, and this has its share of shenanigans! The stories and gossips are never-ending! Don’t believe me? Try having a beer with me! I’m a huge fan of dog training classes though, and this article is meant to help you learn what to expect from a group …
Hello! Here’s a little update on training my weimaraner, Remy! He will turn 5 years old in February! I like to write these training updates to document our progress over the years. I also think it’s helpful to remind other dog owners that training is ongoing. You’re never really done. In the comments below, please …
Today we’ll talk about how to bathe a puppy and how to get your puppy used to baths! It’s easy enough once you’ve figured out where and when to bathe him, which products to use and what to pay attention to. Of course the main objective is to clean your little guy from the poop …
The greatest thing that Baxter taught me was that I’m a dog person. I always knew he wasn’t going to be my one-and-only dog. During this time between dogs, I’m taking some time to think and plan for the next addition to our family (in addition to being a dog person, I’m an organized, analytical, …
Hi, I’m Barbara! I’m a professional dog walker and I love using a head collar for dogs! I was first introduced to head collars in 2012 and have been using them DAILY ever since, both on my own dogs as well as on my client dogs. They’ve been a total game changer for me as …
A check cord is a simple long dog training leash typically between 20 and 30 feet long.
Check cords offer your dog freedom in a controlled training environment. Their unique feature is the lack of a handle so they don’t catch on rocks, tall grass and underbrush while the dog is running.
Tug-of-war is a fun game that many dogs love because it mimics shaking their prey! They can play it with a human, other dogs, or even just themselves. However, there are a few instances in which dogs shouldn’t get to play tug, and I’ll point them out in this article. Pros of playing tug of …
In one way or another, all of us have been limited in what we can do with our dogs this year. That’s why I decided to share how I’m keeping my dog Wally interested in walks around our neighborhood only. These ideas are also helpful for when you just don’t have time to drive your …
My dog’s training progress – one year later! Read about how it’s going with Wally’s training and socialization.
Are small dogs harder to train than big dogs? I’m a professional dog walker and pet sitter with 8+ years of experience in the pet service industry. As such, I’m surrounded by dogs of different breeds and sizes on an almost daily basis. From Chihuahuas to mastiffs, I’ve seen them all! One thing that has …