Search and Rescue
The training and commitment it takes to become a Search and Rescue Team. If you love being with and working with your dog, being outside, and constantly looking for more ways to train your dog, you and your dog could become a Search and Rescue (SAR) Dog Team. Becoming a SAR Dog Team is great […]
Impulse Control
Impulse Control Harnessing your dog’s instincts in a positive way. Most of the things we teach our dogs to live peacefully in our homes go against their genetics. Although some breeds may do less of some behaviors and more of others, genetically all dogs bark, chew, jump, dig, chase, run and bite. They don’t naturally […]
A Technical Look at Reactivity
A Technical Look at Reactivity Insights from Personal Experience The world of canine reactivity isn’t just a subject I study—it’s a reality I’ve lived through. With a decade of experience as a canine trainer and handler, I’ve encountered the highs and lows of addressing canine reactivity head-on. Our endeavor isn’t just about training dogs; it’s […]
365 Days of Training: Tricks & Treats
365 Days of Training: Tricks & Treats Sharpen your trick training skills in time for Halloween With Halloween just around the corner, how will your dog react with all the little ghosts and goblins coming to the door? Some pets may need to be put away to ease their stress and excitement, but others may […]
Motivation & Drive
Motivation & Drive: A Modern Understanding and Application By Derrick Fox In the realm of dog training, tapping into the depths of a dog’s motivation and drives tounlock their true potential. Just as in human life, where motivation is the fuel that propels us to achieve greatness, dogs too possess an innate drive that, when […]
Choosing The Right Equipment For Your Dog.
Choosing The Right Equipment For Your Dog. By Emily Garland Every dog and handler team needs to weigh the pros and cons of their equipment. Even in a home with several dogs, not all my own dogs use the same pieces. When choosing, it’s important to notethe following: Training is Necessary While it would be […]
365 Days of Training: How valuable are you to your dog?
365 Days of Training: How valuable are you to your dog? In controlled environments, you may have the most perfect, well-behaved and obedient dog, but what happens when you are in a new and exciting place with many distractions? As soon as your dog finds something more motivating and rewarding than you, then you have […]
Q & A: Crate Training
ASK US: Q & A Why should I crate train my dog? What are the benefits of crate training? Many people see a dog in a cage and feel like they are jailing their best friend. However, crate or kennel training your dog is very valuable. For Safety: • Ensures your dog doesn’t ingest something […]
Q & A: When should I start Training a puppy?
Ask Us: Q & A How long should I wait before I start training my new puppy? It’s a myth that you should wait any length of time before training your new family member. You can start training your puppy as soon as they come home! But don’t think of training just as sit, down, […]
365 DAYS OF TRAINING
365 DAYS OF TRAINING Opportunity Training & Generalization Whether we are aware of it or not, we are training our pets every minute of every day. Just like children they watch our every move and test the boundaries to see just what is or is not allowed, and what they can get away with. People […]