Ask the Dog Trainers – Enrichment Tips
Enrichment is not a substitute for proper dog training or for time spent interacting, but these enrichment tips will help your dog to lead a happier life.
Dog Obedience – Getting Your Pet to Listen
The way we train our dogs impacts their motivations. Let’s look at the thoughts that may be in his mind when you are working on your dog obedience.
Training Your Dog to Meet the New Cat
You can take steps to train your dog in preparation for a new feline friend to help ensure that they have a successful introduction.
Why Your Dog Growls
Dog growls can be scary, but are often misunderstood. If you figure out what your pup is saying when they growl, you can address the issue and do your best to change their behavior.
Tether Training your Dog
Tether training teaches your pup to have periods of calm and relaxation.For puppies, this is naptime; for older dogs, a time to quietly lay down.
Helping Your Puppy Sleep Through the Night
One of the most important challenges to accomplish quickly is helping your puppy sleep through the night. Routine is everything with a new dog!
Become a Better Home Trainer
In the same way that we expect our dogs to pay attention, listen, and behave, a trainer also has a responsibility to understand what our dogs need from us.
Training Your Dog to Track by Scent
Canines receive a lot of mental stimulation from the smells they encounter. A unique way to provide daily enrichment for your pup is training them to track.
Let’s Review: Training in a Multi-Dog Household
Having more than one dog brings joy to many people’s lives. Not only do you get twice (or more!) of the puppy love, but also your dogs have a live-in playmate to keep them entertained and happy. Training is a critical component for life with a dog, and especially so when you’ve got more than one. Here are some tips and tricks for approaching training when you have a multi-dog household.
Car Training for Your Dog
You can’t always avoid events putting your dog in the car. If he is afraid, there are some car training steps you can take to try and dispel that fear.