After acquiring so many clients over the years whose dogs have bit them when trying to take away an item they had in their possession, we feel compelled to give a tip about preventing resource guarding. Its not nearly enough to play with your dogs food, toys, etc... when those things are in their possession. Instead, teach your dog that great things happen when you approach them when these … [Read more...]
January Training Tip
January 17, 2012 By
Want to get the most out of your training? We recommend hand feeding all meals for obedience behaviors for a minimum of 30 days. That's right, no food bowl for at least a month! Hand feeding can be effortful, but the results are worthwhile. … [Read more...]
Training Tips
July 21, 2010 By
When introducing your dog to a crate try to make it a pleasant experience. Treats should be tossed into the crate and your dog should willingly walk into the crate. Keep the door open. He should never be forced inside. Once your dog is freely walking into the crate begin rewarding him for staying inside with the door open. You can casually begin closing the door and tossing treats onto … [Read more...]
Training Tip
June 30, 2010 By
Happy 4th of July. This week you are likely to hear fireworks going off in your neighborhood. This can be very scary for many dogs. If your dog is behaving nervously when he hears fireworks get some tasty treats like hotdogs, chicken, or cheese. Give them to him each time he hears a loud boom. If you are not going to be home, put your dog in a quiet area (basement) and offer a few frozen … [Read more...]
Training Tip
June 23, 2010 By
If you want to teach your dog not to jump on guests teach her an alternative way to get attention. This can be done by simply keeping your hands off your pet until you see her sit. Once she does immediately begin petting. Continue petting until she stands. Stay consistent and soon she will be sitting for all the attention she wants. … [Read more...]
Training Tip – Thunderstorms
June 15, 2010 By
Thunderstorms can be very scary to some dogs. If you have a dog that is storm phobic or if this is his/her first spring/summer you may want to listen up. We recommend giving your dog a very tasty stuffed toy when you know a storm is coming. We like stuffing and freezing bones or kongs with peanut butter or canned dog food. … [Read more...]
Training Tip – Hot Weather
May 22, 2010 By
On humid days like today we feel like we finally got what we were hoping for...summer! We are certainly not complaining, but dogs around KC may be! If you want to spend some outside time training your dog you may want to hose him/her down before doing so. This will keep your dog cooler and more attentive when you are teaching. … [Read more...]
Training Tip
May 3, 2010 By
Wanna teach your dog to "beg" politely during dinner? Start by tethering your dog to something stationary in the location you want him to "beg" (across the room). Ignore your dog until the moment you see him/her lay down. Immediately toss him/her a bite of your dinner or a treat. Repeat 5 days per week and slowly fade the tether. Soon your dog will begin going to the "beg" spot when you … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Fun for Dogs
April 12, 2010 By
On rainy days stuff a toy with something tasty and freeze the toy for several hours. Toys like Kongs and cow bones can be stuffed with things like peanut butter or moistened dog food. This tasty treat can keep your dog busy for several hours while teaching him to play with toys. … [Read more...]
Dogs and Thunderstorms
April 12, 2010 By
You know what they say about April showers. Despite what they do for our flowers, thunderstorms can be very scary to some dogs. If you have a dog that is storm phobic or if this is his first Spring you may want to listen up. We recommend giving your dog a very tasty stuffed toy when you know a storm is ...coming. We like stuffing and freezing bones or Kongs with peanut butter or canned … [Read more...]
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