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Teaching your pup to come when called is one of the most important and critical skills to have. Recall training is crucial not only for emergency situations (for example, when your dog is loose), but it’s also the foundation for every other important behavior. Recall training can help dogs learn to focus, help you build a […]
When you bring a newborn home for the first time, your dog’s daily routine drastically changes, with less time available for walks, playtime, and attention. When newborns enter the crawling and walking phases, and when toddlers begin to speak, dogs must quickly adjust to a new kind of “chaos.” For many dogs, especially those with […]
Dogs are creatures of habit, and thrive in consistent environments. They know every nuance of your home. They know when the mail man comes, they know where the sunlight hits the dining room for their sun bathing, they know exactly where to find you at night, and they even have their favorite potty spots. They […]
Should You Use an Invisible Fence? I have been getting a lot of questions recently regarding the use of electric fences. I understand why dog owners want to use them. Sometimes they can lack an aesthetic appeal in certain neighborhoods, can be very costly, and very labor intensive. So the common solution for a physical […]
By Jimmy Maxwell KPA-CTP Whether you are in the city, or in a rural community, you see it all the time. People walking their dogs off leash. Maybe most of those dogs are perfectly fine off the leash. Maybe they stick to their owner like a fly sticks to honey. I see this far too […]
By Jimmy Maxwell KPA-CTP When I was first starting out in my professional dog training adventure, I was training service dogs through clicker training. It was very rewarding, but also very difficult. The number of behaviors that a dog has to have down pat, and in the short span of about six months, is a […]
by Katie Spruill KPA-CTP When I adopt a new puppy, I teach them very few tricks that most dogs have in their repertoire. In the earlier months of a dog’s life, time is best spent socializing them to new people, places, other dogs, and experiences. This will help them become confident adults, but also help […]
by Jimmy Maxwell KPA-CTP Let me start by throwing an honesty-bomb. This blog is going to come across a little strange. I am a trainer, who uses knowledge and experience to make a living. So, it would seem likely that in a blog about choosing the right dog trainer, I’m may talk about why I […]