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A big question new puppy guardians have is, “when is the right time to start training?” The answer to that is… right away! Everything is new to your puppy, and their brain is growing and developing. Now is the time to help teach them! Of course, a dog is never too old to train, but […]

Dogs are hunters and scavengers and naturally need to seek and search. Foraging is working to obtain food; this is often in our dog’s DNA. Many dogs forage and scavenge for food constantly, “e.g., counter surfing, scouring walks, or food.” Even my dogs have been known to steal some food off the counter! My dogs […]

We recently sat down with our good friends at Pet Waggin’ and chatted about the different dog methods of dog training (e.g., positive reinforcement and dominance training). As we continue to learn more about dogs and their behavior, some methods, which seem to be based on animal behavior, have been proven to be based on […]

On the fence about virtual dog training or recently booked your first session and want to make the most of it? How to get the most out of virtual dog training:  Choose a certified trainer Make sure whoever you work with is a great communicator and can read your dog and you! Communication is critical, […]

If you recently welcomed a new puppy home, you hopefully have done your research, gotten a few puppy essentials, and are ready to tackle your first few days as a new puppy parent. However, after bringing home a new puppy, many realize that although you can research and prepare, it is difficult to truly understand […]