Happy Pups. Happy People. Happy Planet.
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 […]
by Katie Spruill KPA-CTP 1. Dogs wag their tail when they are happy. Although it is common for dogs to wag their tail when they are happy, don’t be fooled, wagging can mean many things. Sometimes tail wags can be signs of stress, fear, or anxiety. So how do you know when it is a […]
by Kathryn Spruill KPA-CTP As a dog trainer that specializes in puppy care, I often get asked what the most important thing is to teach a puppy. While I love these questions, I often find that people are a bit disappointed by my answer. Most people want to teach their puppy new tricks like sit, […]
By Jimmy Maxwell KPA-CTP When humans are five years old, we begin to learn the basics of dealing with other humans, reacting to social situations, and surviving in the world. Most of us continue honing these skills at varying speeds and success rates for the next 12 years. Some of us opt to be gluttons […]