Inspired by the Olympics, watch me use a simple “touch” behavior to guide your pet through a homemade obstacle course plus trick training.
Read MoreBlack and tan wirehaired dachshund mix sitting in a outdoor red chair surrounded by snow.
Potty training and potty breaks in the winter can present extra challenges. Continue to follow the potty training gold standards of crating, direct supervision, setting timers (pottying within 20 minutes of eating, drinking, playing, waking up), starting the walk/fun after pottying, and feeding high value treats as soon as your dog finishes pottying outside. Our tips below are designed to help you survive potty training and potty breaks in snowy, rainy, wintry mix weather.
Read MoreDo you traditionally re-watch holiday classic films this time of year? Here's a fun way to relate the classics to dog training tips.
Read MoreAre you entertaining family and friends in your home more now than before? Whether it’s for football watch parties, Sunday brunch, fire pit nights, or upcoming holidays, these events can present a big challenge for our dogs. So what do you do if you have an upcoming gathering where there will be lots of people in your home and you are concerned about how your dog will behave? If your dog has a history of nipping, snapping, biting, or jumping, use these management tools. Many trainers continue to have waitlists, so you may not be able to start training this close to the holidays. Remember, a good management plan can prevent problems.
Read MoreIf screaming into the void isn’t promoting wellness, perhaps sharing our life with a pet will? But what if your own pet is the one in need of a wellness plan?
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