Educanine Training Services

08/23/2024

Teaching Frankie to back up so he isn’t under foot. He added is own flare!

08/22/2024

While training sessions for your dog are important, sometimes the support in between sessions can be just as helpful. At Educanine, my goal is to help you in your day-to-day life, not just our hourly sessions.

In addition to lifetime phone and email support for issues we cover during our training time together, you also get access to our private Facebook group, where you can learn even more and connect with other Educanine dog owners.

Want to learn more? DM me for more information!

08/21/2024

Do you run up and say hi to everyone you meet at the grocery store? Chances are, you probably don’t. Dogs don’t have to greet every other person or dog you see out on your walks either!

While socialization is important for dogs, it’s more important for your dog to give their attention to you. When out on your walks, teach your dog that you are more interesting and rewarding than greeting everyone else.

This is an important skill to teach your dog to prevent putting themselves or you in a situation with an unfriendly dog.

08/20/2024

Say hi to my buddies, Millie and Harper!

08/19/2024

If you’re starting off with your first dog, sometimes training can be overwhelming and difficult to find a starting point. Here are 6 behaviors you can begin with.

Want to learn more? Head over to the Educanine blog to read the post “What to Teach Your Puppy First”

08/18/2024

Say hi to my new pal, Dakota! She’s working on her leash walking!

08/17/2024

Canine College is designed to take your 6-month or older dog’s training to the next level. You & your dog will come away with useful skills for everyday life, as well as enrichment, training games, and other, advanced behaviors.

In addition to a customized training plan tailored specifically to your dog & lifestyle, you also get access to our client-only Facebook group where you can get support from us & other dog owners who have been through your situation.

Ready to sign up? Head over to our website to set up your consultation!

08/16/2024

It’s often easy for us to remember to do our own laundry, but do you think about how often your should be cleaning your dog’s items?

Since no one wants to eat or drink out of items that have been reused for days, their food and water bowls should be cleaned daily. Harder toys, such as ones made from rubber or silicone can be cleaned weekly. Blankets can be cleaned weekly and beds can be cleaned monthly. Of course, if your dog has allergies, you can clean more often!

08/15/2024

Encourage your friends and family to participate in your dog’s training!

Teach your village how they can help train your dog. This will help in generalization of training, which is when your dog can apply the wanted behavior to multiple environments.

Do your friends and family help with your dog’s training?

08/13/2024

A friendly reminder that puppy biting is normal, but is also a behavior that needs training to get rid of in their older years.

If you find your puppy biting a lot, here are some tips you can use:
~ Teaching them that play stops when there is biting
~ Give them a appropriate alternative, such as a toy or bone
~ Offer a potty break or nap time. Sometimes, a riled up puppy is just a tired one!

Do you have any other tips or tricks that you used to stop puppy biting?

07/29/2024

Lili passed her AKC Community Canine test (CGCA) yesterday!

07/29/2024

Lili passed her AKC Community Canine (CGCA) test yesterday! Another ribbon for the wall!

7 dogs tested and 7 awesome teams passed the CGCA (Canine Good Citizen Advanced) today at Great Companions!
Congrats to Lori and Gabby, Stacy and Kai, Deb and Isie, Pete and Dax, Ali and Parfait, Kailly and Lili, and Ali and Rufus.
And a big thanks to Kailly Muthard for organizing and testing!

07/24/2024

Miss Lili put in work yesterday helping our puppy pals Willow (pictured) and Violet with their leash reactivity! Her name should probably go on the website as an assistant trainer! What do you think?

07/21/2024

Meet my friends, Ida, Ellie and Violet!! (My sincerest apologies to Violet for the terrible photo!)

07/14/2024

I LOVE Tarra’s Tugs!! These are light weight but durable tug toys that are great for puppies and older dogs alike. Not an ad! I actually buy these and love them!

07/02/2024

Say hi to Denali, my latest Doggy Day Camp pup!

07/02/2024

The books are open again! If you are ready to start training, contact us!

07/02/2024

The books are open again! If you’re ready to start training contact us!

06/24/2024

Lili is home. Her surgery and anesthesia recovery went well. Hoping overall recovery goes just as well!

06/24/2024

Today’s the big day! Miss Lili is getting spayed! I’m very nervous though I know everything will be fine. Please send us your good vibes for a successful surgery and easy recovery! 💜

06/20/2024

Say hi to Memphis (right) and his little big brother, Jack!

06/19/2024

Say hi to Franklin! He is a mini Bernadoodle pup who just start our Day Camp program. You may remember his big brother, Benson, who did the same program many years ago! Benson wasn’t too impressed at this baby getting all of his treats!!

06/18/2024

The Fourth of July is almost here! Are you ready?

Here are some ways you can support your dog is they are not the biggest fans of fireworks:
~ Create a safe haven in your house where they can go if they're uncomfortable, such as a crate or a small room
~ Make sure their IDs are updated just in case they happen to slip out the door
~ Play white noise in the background. Sometimes, they just need a distraction!
~ Comfort them! Allowing your dog to come to your when they are scared is not encouraging that behavior

I hope everyone has a great and safe 4th of July weekend!

06/15/2024

Quiet Hands! Does your dog religiously watch your hands during training? Then it's time to start practicing quiet hands! Ask your dog for the behavior you want and then put your hands to your sides. Don't move your hands until the behavior is completed. Once they have done it, mark with a click or a word and give their treat.

Avoid keeping your hand inside of your treat pouch as you wait for the behavior, otherwise they will be laser focused on any movement and not focused on your direction. Give it a try!

06/14/2024

Meet Beau! He’s the handsome-est boy with the best hair!!

06/14/2024

Lili and I visited the ReStore in Whitehall yesterday! It’s dog friendly and everyone was super nice!

Lili!

06/13/2024

We’re fully booked! I expect to reopen the books after 4th of July. If you are looking for training, you can get in touch with me and get on the waitlist!

06/13/2024

If you have access to a pesticide-free grass yard, use it!

Scatter feeding your dog's kibble or some treats into the grass is a great way to use the earth's natural snuffle mat and to switch up your dog's enrichment. It's also great if you've tried a regular snuffle mat and your dog enjoys tearing out the felt over their food, since grass is safe for dogs to consume.

Have you tried this trick before?