by admin | Dec 2, 2020 | Dog Training
It’s true. You may be confusing your dog by talking too much during training sessions or while practicing training at home. When your dog is learning a new behavior such as “sit” they actually learn the word “sit” last. Saying...
by admin | Nov 25, 2020 | adoption, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Thanksgiving this year will be different for many people. We are still living under COVID restrictions so fewer people will be travelling, visiting and generally being out and about. My own family usually has Thanksgiving in a restaurant and this year we will be...
by admin | Nov 4, 2020 | adoption, Dog Training
Living with an adopted dog is a wonderful journey. Once your dog had had a chance to decompress after arriving home with you, they will start to come out of their shell and show you their true personality. This can be an exciting and even frustrating time. Exciting...
by admin | Oct 28, 2020 | adoption, Cat Care, Dog Training
Congratulations on adopting your dog! You may find that it feels a little overwhelming at times but I guarantee it’s totally worth it! This article will help you help your dog settle in and decompress. Decompression time is vital for your dog who is very likely...
by admin | Oct 23, 2020 | Dog Training
As with most of life’s questions, the answer is: it depends. According to the National Recreation and Park Association, there were an estimated 1200 dog parks operating in the United States in 2015. The Trust for Public Land notes that off-leash dog parks are the...
by admin | Oct 13, 2020 | adoption, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Training your new puppy or adopted adult dog (or your old dog that needs to learn something new) can be fun and enriching for both of you. It’s also a great way to build your dog’s confidence and deepen the bond you share with your dog. Talk about a win/win. There are...
by admin | Sep 9, 2020 | adoption, Dog Bite Prevention, Dog Bite Safety, Dog Training, rescue
There are lots of different reasons people choose to work with a dog trainer from basic manners to wanting to pass the Canine Good Citizen test to wanting to register their dog in various competitions. Others bring in a trainer to help with problem behaviors that are...
by admin | Sep 2, 2020 | adoption, Dog Care, Dog Training
Dogs are the most amazing creatures. They always give more than they take and are imbued with a wisdom so beyond the obvious as to be almost mystical. Dogs save our lives both literally and figuratively (Jake has done both for me) and ask in return only to be...
by admin | Aug 19, 2020 | adoption, Dog Care, Dog Training
As we get closer to Responsible Dog Ownership Month, the question may come up: “How do I know if I’m actually being a responsible dog guardian?” It’s an interesting question and people will have varying ideas of what it means based on their culture,...
by admin | Aug 14, 2020 | adoption, Dog Care, Dog Training
This article has been in the back of my mind for a good while now and I’ve hesitated to write it. I’ve hesitated because I don’t want to come across like I am down on small rescues or breeders for that matter. I’m not. I have profound respect for people who...
