Ways to Build Puppy Confidence

By |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

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What NOT to Do During Dog Training

By |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

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How to Remove a Tick from Your Pet

By |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

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How to Discourage Digging for Entertainment

By |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

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How to Prevent a Couch Potato Dog

By |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

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Why Negative Reinforcement Fails

By |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

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How to Teach Your Dog to U-Turn

By |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

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What to Expect with a Small Dog

By |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

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Why Enroll in Puppy Kindergarten

By |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

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