A thriving relationship with your dog is the foundation of dog training as well as a happy, well-adjusted pet. We’ll delve into essential strategies for cultivating a meaningful bond and enriching your dog’s life. Start by setting clear boundaries to help your dog understand their role in the household. Consistency in rules and expectations fosters a sense of security and …
Dog Parks : 3 Reasons to Reconsider Visiting
Dog parks are full of dogs displaying various behaviors, some of which may be undesirable. When your dog is exposed to other dogs with poor manners or training, they may pick up these habits, such as jumping on people or begging for food. By avoiding these parks, you can limit your dog’s exposure to these negative influences and maintain their …
Having the right Foundation
Dogs that have a hard time out in the environment needs tons of exposure to the real world. It’s super important to lay down a good foundation as well as establish a strong relationship before you move on to taking them out in public. You want to make sure that the dog trusts you and knows that you are in …
Opening the Mind
The only thing stopping you from reaching your goals and dreams is you and the limits you set upon yourself. When you feel as though you have reached those limits is often when frustration builds. This causes resistance and conflict and the things that you want seem harder to achieve. Your mind acts like as an atlas. It knows the …
Adopt Your Dog’s Outlook to Be a Better Pack Leader
Dogs are instinctive creatures. They live in the present. The past means nothing to them, and they are incapable of anticipating the future. This is their survival mechanism. Because they are not dragged down by guilt and fear and stressful feelings, they react appropriately to threats. You’re different. You feel guilt or shame over things that happened yesterday, and you …
Puppy Socialization: The Key to Raising a Well-Adjusted Dog
Puppy socialization – exposing a puppy to everything in the environment they’re likely to encounter during their lifetime – is the most important thing you can do to help your puppy grow into a calm, happy, well-adjusted adult. Because lack of socialization can turn your curious, excited puppy into a fearful, anxious adult dog. However, results in behavior problems that …
Reduce Anxiety in your Dog
Consistency Reduces Anxiety in your Dog Fear and anxiety are two of the most common behavior problems we see in dogs. These issues not only strip dogs of any confidence, but they can also cause aggression. Though some dogs are born more timid than others are, fear or anxiety is often the result of negative training experiences. Inconsistent Expectations Cause …
Dog Off Leash Training
One of the biggest mis steps we see is when people rush the training process and do not accomplish on leash before they do off leash reliability. On leash training is the core and the foundation for every area of your dog’s life. How your dog responds to you is an indication of the relationship that you two …
The 10 Commandments Of Potty Training
Potty training a dog or a puppy can become very frustrating when it is not going well. We have put together what we call The Ten Commandments of potty training to help anyone who may be struggling. This is a layered process and will help set both you and your dog up for success! 1. SCHEDULE– Puppies and dog’s are …