Diagnosis for Separation Anxiety in Dogs By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:53:15-04:00February 6th, 2012|Dog Care Tips| First, understand that your dog is not trying to get even with you for leaving him home alone. The destructive behaviors, going potty on the floor and neurotic behavior that accompany dog separation anxiety are linked to a panic response. Read More Comments Off on Diagnosis for Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Dog Training with Positive Reinforcement By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:53:39-04:00February 3rd, 2012|Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Positive reinforcement dog training is a friendly method of teaching your dog to perform behaviors using dog food, treats and other positive actions in the form of a reward. Rewarding appropriate dog behavior makes that behavior more likely to become a future re-occurrence. Read More Comments Off on Dog Training with Positive Reinforcement
Tips for Avoiding Common Dog Training Mistakes By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:54:04-04:00February 1st, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes| One of the easiest mistakes that can be made when training your dog is not paying attention. If your attention is elsewhere for even a short while, suddenly you may find that your puppy is off doing unspeakable things to you’re your furniture in the living room. Read More Comments Off on Tips for Avoiding Common Dog Training Mistakes
Tips for Avoiding Common Dog Training Mistakes (Part 2) By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:54:27-04:00January 30th, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Allowing your dog to beg is a common mistake. A dog that has never received food from you when you are eating at the table will no longer continue to beg. He might try it once or twice early on in your relationship. With consistent "no’s” and "go lay down" commands will quickly discourage him from further attempts. Read More Comments Off on Tips for Avoiding Common Dog Training Mistakes (Part 2)
Teach your dog to Stand, Rollover, Crawl, Lay Down and Focus By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:56:19-04:00January 27th, 2012|Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Starting from the sitting position, hold a treat right in front of the nose of your dog, then say stand. Then move the treat above him so that he will have to stand in order to reach it. As soon as he stands say good boy! Read More Comments Off on Teach your dog to Stand, Rollover, Crawl, Lay Down and Focus
Helpful Drills for Dog Agility Training By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:56:33-04:00January 25th, 2012|Agility Classes, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Learning to handle your dog properly is a major role in dog agility training. This means communicating what you want your dog to do. Once your dog has the basics down, most errors that occur are due to the handler’s abilities. Read More Comments Off on Helpful Drills for Dog Agility Training
Train Your Pup To Behave When Left Home Alone By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:56:46-04:00January 23rd, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Coaching a puppy that spends time home alone could prove to be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. The best thing to do is to start training right away. Read More Comments Off on Train Your Pup To Behave When Left Home Alone
7 Reasons Dog Training Goes Wrong For Owners By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:37:34-04:00January 20th, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes| Allowing your dog to think it’s the leader of the pack. Your dog is an animal and a far different species to us humans. They do not share the same thought processes and the ability to rationalize like we do. Read More Comments Off on 7 Reasons Dog Training Goes Wrong For Owners
Common Mistakes When Teaching Your Dog to “Come” By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:57:09-04:00January 18th, 2012|Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| It is ironic that owners go to great lengths to train their dog NOT to come when called, and then proceed to complain about it. They expect their dog to just drop everything its doing and instantly come racing over to them without any proper training techniques. Read More Comments Off on Common Mistakes When Teaching Your Dog to “Come”
Puppy Training Tips for the First Week By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:57:21-04:00January 16th, 2012|Dog Care Tips| Every interaction with your puppy is a training opportunity. Training a puppy when you first bring them home is critical. It is obvious that you need certain items such as a dog bed, crate, food and water bowls, puppy chow, collar, leash, toys, etc. Equally as important, all family members must decide on routine, responsibility and rules. Read More Comments Off on Puppy Training Tips for the First Week