It's Sooner Than You Think As the saying goes, the best time to start was yesterday, the second-best time is today. When you take a puppy home for the first time, it is important that you enroll him or her in puppy obedience training right away. The foremost priority every new dog owner should have is making […]
As a dog owner, there are few investments more important than having your dog trained by experts. This is because there are myriad benefits to puppy training that often go unappreciated by owners. Here are some of our favorite reasons why puppy training is a wise investment for all dog owners: Establishes a closer connection […]
Here are a few reasons why our Board & Train programs might be the right fit for your dog. We Don’t Rely On Harsh Physical Aversive Training is about balance and figuring out what method or technique works best for each individual dog. It is also about ensuring your dog feels better about situations it […]
How Should Your Dog Be Socializing? Socializing is interacting or playing with other dogs. WRONG. Socializing is actually having your dog calm and relaxed around other dogs without the need to interact or display any type of negative behaviour. It is also when your dog can listen to your every command in a variety of different […]
Should You Be Concerned? Is my dog going to remember me? Will my dog’s personality change? Of course not. Your dog will remember you as its original owner. Not only that, but once the new structure and lifestyle start back home, they will trust, respect and love you much more than before. The reason for […]
The Pros & Cons to Dog Boarding If you are heading out of town you’ll need to find a safe place to board your dog. Finding one can be a stressful process. You need to vet any kennel thoroughly, even one that’s been recommended. After all, making sure your dog is well attended to when […]
Each Dog Requires A Different Approach The approach we take with every dog is with an open mind. No dog is ever the same, meaning the approach to each individual dog must be different. It is important to always read each individual dog as they present themselves in each moment. Without an open mind and […]
Positive Reinforcement Does Not Stop Bad Behaviour This is a very big topic and likely a controversial one for those who do not understand the term “punishment” or how to properly apply it. Punishment is a part of all animal learning period!! Yet so many are trying to get around this and continue to fail. We […]
Dog Training Mistakes So, you get a new dog, you’re excited, you want to introduce it to all of your friends, neighbors, and family. Sound familiar? This is what most owners do when bringing home a puppy. Could you be making a mistake by doing this? You sure can. Right off the bat, introducing your dog too […]
Avoid Committing These Mistakes So, you get a new dog, you’re excited, you want to introduce it to all of your friends, neighbors, and family. Sound familiar? This is what most owners do when bringing home a puppy. Could you be making a mistake by doing this? You sure can.Right off the bat, introducing your […]