Jan 16, 2023 | Canine Enrichment, Uncategorized
HOW TO PROVIDE MENTAL EXERCISE FOR YOUR DOG You love your dog and want to give them the best. Giving them a fulfilling day earning their keep will build their confidence and burn energy. Your dog is capable of a suite of species specific behaviors that...
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 | Decompression, dog training skills, human-canine bond
THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND DECOMPRESSION After any traumatic experience or routine change is a period called Decompression. This is the time during which the body’s functions return to baseline and the neurotransmitters that facilitate fight or...
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...
