Ways to Build Puppy Confidence By Mark S.|2022-08-12T23:25:05-04:00July 12th, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| A puppy has a lot to learn about the world and some things may seem scary at first. But after overcoming different tasks, a puppy’s assurance soars. Here are a few ways to help your puppy increase self-esteem in a positive manner. Try Obstacle Courses Puppies love to play and have lots of energy to Read More Comments Off on Ways to Build Puppy Confidence
Easy Steps to Teach Your Dog Swimming By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:25:18-04:00July 9th, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Dogs need exercise, and one way for your dog to attain this goal is through swimming, but you need to take the proper steps to show your dog how to swim. You do not want the introduction to water to be a tough transition. Throwing your dog into water and hoping your dog knows what Read More Comments Off on Easy Steps to Teach Your Dog Swimming
What NOT to Do During Dog Training By Mark S.|2022-08-12T23:25:34-04:00July 7th, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| We have covered Florida dog training tips before in previous blogs, but here is more advice to help you along this journey. If you keep this in mind while training your dog, then the frustration that comes from dog training should be reduced to a minimum. Never Use Force One thing to remember is to Read More Comments Off on What NOT to Do During Dog Training
How to Remove a Tick from Your Pet By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:25:50-04:00July 5th, 2010|Dog Care Tips| The idea of discussing how to remove a tick is not pleasant for anyone. Truth be told, I’m a bit grossed out by the entire topic. But it is something that needs to be addressed. Summertime is here. You are outside more often than during any other months increasing the odds of ticks leaching on Read More Comments Off on How to Remove a Tick from Your Pet
How to Discourage Digging for Entertainment By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:26:02-04:00July 2nd, 2010|Dog Care Tips| Dogs dig for different reasons. They dig to bury stuff, stay warm or remain cool during the summer. Then there are dogs that just enjoy digging. They dig for entertainment. This type of dog makes resolving the digging issue a tough one. You have to think about how to stop the behavior in a means Read More Comments Off on How to Discourage Digging for Entertainment
How to Prevent a Couch Potato Dog By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:26:13-04:00June 30th, 2010|Dog Care Tips| Have you noticed there is a slight increase in the number of overweight dogs lately? If you walk along the streets, there seems to be noticeably heavier dogs than in the past. I am no scientist. I have no statistical research, but it seems our dogs are left entertaining themselves solo more than in prior Read More Comments Off on How to Prevent a Couch Potato Dog
Why Negative Reinforcement Fails By Mark S.|2022-08-12T23:26:29-04:00June 28th, 2010|Dog Care Tips| Many of my friends own dogs, and turn to me for advice on how to correct negative behavior. There is a constant inquisitiveness about how to attain positive behavior in dogs. Thus, we discuss at great lengths about how positive reinforcement in dog training works. One such discussion focused on what do if your dog Read More Comments Off on Why Negative Reinforcement Fails
How to Teach Your Dog to U-Turn By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:27:19-04:00June 25th, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| When taking your dog out for a walk, there are many distractions along the way. There are other animals, traffic, and people enticing your dog’s instincts to chase. At these moments is when teaching your dog to turn around comes in handy. It keeps your dog safe, still and prevents your dog from running after Read More Comments Off on How to Teach Your Dog to U-Turn
What to Expect with a Small Dog By Mark S.|2022-08-12T23:30:47-04:00June 23rd, 2010|Dog Care Tips| Small dogs are great companions for urban dwellers. They do not take up much space making it ideal for apartment living. But there are common mistakes made with taking care of small dogs. Some dog owners are uneducated on the difference between handling a small versus a larger breed dog. Here is an inside look Read More Comments Off on What to Expect with a Small Dog
Why Enroll in Puppy Kindergarten By Mark S.|2022-08-12T23:30:56-04:00June 21st, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Puppy kindergarten is a great place to teach your pup the basics of growing up. It teaches your pup to be comfortable around other dogs, people and not be afraid during unwarranted situations. It shows a pup how to socialize and behave in a positive manner. It is an uplifting experience for you and your Read More Comments Off on Why Enroll in Puppy Kindergarten