2 WAYS TO HANDLE FIREWORKS WITH YOUR DOG
It’s that time of year again! Hot summer days, weekends up the canyon…and fireworks season. I LOVE fireworks! And luckily, here in Utah, there are plenty to go around. However, your dog is probably not as enthusiastic as you about fireworks. In fact, some dogs are downright terrified. By the time fireworks season comes around […]
IS YOUR DOG OBEDIENT INSIDE THE HOME, BUT NOT OUTSIDE?
You have a great dog. He listens to you. He comes when you call. And he stops bad behavior when you ask…inside the house. Outside…you have a regular Mr. Hyde. You can’t make it around the block without your furry friend barking at other dogs, completely ignoring you, and even running away if you let […]
YOU CAN’T TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS…OR CAN YOU?
Myth: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. True or false? If you answered false, you are correct. You can always teach an older dog new tricks…or train an older dog. Just because you no longer have a puppy does not mean that your friend is unable to learn new obedience commands. Training might look […]
HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG FROM BEING AGGRESSIVE
It can be a scary thing to watch your dog bite a person. Emotions run high and you can be overwhelmed with feelings of guilt and shame. So what can you do about it? Here are 2 things to get you started on the right track. (Here’s a link to my self-help videos to help […]
WHY I USED TO FEEL GUILTY DURING SUMMER
The sun was finally shining…tan lines were starting to appear…I could hear kids playing in the park…and yet I would feel guilty. Kind of a strange reaction…right? Why would I feel guilty? I felt guilty because I couldn’t take my dogs out to the park and enjoy the sunshine with them. If I tied them […]
WAYS TO KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE AT THE DOG PARK
Guess what just opened today? The new dog park in Orem! Here are 3 ways to keep your pup safe in all the chaos: 1. Check out the dogs before entering Sometimes the dog park might not be safe for your dog. Take the time to walk the fence (outside the park) to check out […]
2 TIPS TO BOOST YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DOG
Have a great relationship with your dog but want to take it to the next level? Here are 2 ways to boost your relationship with your dog. #1 – Playtime with your dog! Get some structured playtime in. Instead of having your dog just run around the backyard, buy a tennis ball and play fetch…or […]
ARE RETRACTABLE LEASHES BETTER THAN NORMAL LEASHES?
My personal opinion? No. They are not. Laying aside the training issues of a retractable leash…let’s just talk about safety. The first one being the safety of the dog. With a retractable leash, the dog has the ability to run 10 or 15 feet in front of the owner. Meaning any person or object that […]
WHAT SHOULD MY WALK WITH MY PUPPY LOOK LIKE?
It’s one of the first questions I get asked about puppies…”What should I do on a walk when they pull on the leash?” My answer actually depends on the age of the puppy. Eight to ten weeks my answer is “you don’t do much”. They are babies. Just keep the leash on them and let […]
WHY TRAIN A PUPPY BEFORE THEY HAVE BAD BEHAVIOR?
That’s a great question. The old saying “a pound of cure is worth an oz of prevention”. Training them young to walk nicely on a leash, come when called, sit, down, stay, stop biting, stop jumping and stop tearing up the furniture can save you money and time in the future. A lot of dogs […]