Jan 11, 2023 | Puppy Training, resource guarding
WHY RESOURCE GUARDING OCCURS Resource guarding is easy to create and also to avoid. It develops when your puppy develops the fear you will take things away from him. Like human babies, puppies explore their environment with their mouths so it’s completely...
Jan 9, 2023 | behavior modification, positive reinforcement, Puppy Training
TURNING THOUGHTS INTO ACTIONS Making the changes that lead to happier less stressed lives requires an intentional dog training plan of action. Despite knowing what we ‘need’ to do we often fail to take action and perform the work necessary. This gap...
Jan 9, 2023 | positive reinforcement, Puppy Training
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Raising a puppy is an opportunity to instill a lifetime of good habits in your new dog. Common puppy training frustrations like going potty in the house or playing keep away are entirely avoidable! With good management and...
Jan 6, 2023 | dog training skills, positive reinforcement, Puppy Training
NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE Your trainer likely made the suggestion to hand feed your puppy. This recommendation is based on the principle that we all work to achieve the things we want in life. This philosophy will help build confidence in your puppy by...
Sep 1, 2022 | Puppy Training
People are often aware of the need for puppy socialization but they often conflate socialization with exposure. First impressions are everything! The initial interaction you have with something new will dictate your associations with that individual or thing...
