by ruth hegarty | Nov 24, 2021 | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Gratitude is such a powerful emotion; I love taking time to consider the things in my life that bring me joy and allow me to feel grateful. My dog, Jake, and getting to train dogs for a living are right there at the top of the list. I’m sure your dog is one of the...
by admin | May 26, 2021 | Dog Bite Prevention, Dog Bite Safety, Dog Care, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
I originally wrote this article a couple of years ago but have been having a lot of conversations about dog parks lately so I thought it was time to update it. The first dog park in the United States was created in Berkeley, California, in 1979, by Martha Scott...
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 | 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 | Feb 18, 2020 | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Hiring a dog trainer is an investment of time, energy and money for you and your dog so you want to be sure to hire the right trainer for you. Today’s dog training industry is unregulated so there are no standard degrees, qualifications or certifications and you...
by admin | Feb 11, 2020 | Dog Care, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
The American Veterinary Medical Association defines the Human-Animal Bond as a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential to the health and well-being of both. I damaged my relationship...
