Puppy Training Solutions

10/08/2023

It’s a good day!

10/01/2023

Today is National Black Dog Day! We sure love our black girl.

Did you know that black dogs are less likely to be adopted for no other reason besides their color?! That’s why today exists. It’s a great opportunity to educate others and encourage them to adopt a black dog or cat!

11/03/2022

Coco is nervous of new people. It usually takes her multiple interactions to warm up to someone new. Kids are even harder because they don’t understand how to respect a fearful dogs boundaries making Cocos socialization with children a bit rough. I brought my two boys over to do some socialization with Coco because I know that they know how to respect a dogs space. Coco warmed up to them in only 20 minutes! She enjoyed the rest of her session playing tug and running around the kitchen with the kids.

05/09/2022

Couldn’t have said it any better myself!

05/01/2022

Sage says: “Happy Sunday Hoomans!”

04/25/2022

Good leash walking skills start at home and many times don’t even include a leash! Many of us humans rely on the leash to direct and steer the dog but end up upset because then our dog will only listen if you are cranking on the leash. Drop the leash, grab some food, and teach your dog that staying by your side pays off!

04/15/2022

Stuffed Kongs with canned food are a hit over here! Penny is also available for adoption. Contact Herding Haven if you are looking for a puppy.. BONUS you will be adopting from a rescue!

04/13/2022

There are many ways we can properly socialize our puppies even if they aren’t fully vaccinated. The most simplified tip I can give is to find something new every day that you can expose your puppy to and use food to help create a positive association towards new things and experiences. Obedience training tends to overshadow socialization exercises but socializing your puppy with the help of a professional is worth it’s weight in gold.

03/23/2022

It’s National Puppy Day! What a great opportunity to express some gratitude to all the families who have let us work with their babies. We LOVE all the puppies we have worked with.

01/28/2022

If Shaday doesn’t make you want a puppy, I don’t know what will!

01/19/2022

Is your puppy afraid of car rides? Here is an easy way to help change how it feels about the car. I have found a paper plate works well enough, but licky mats are also a great option to use. Start by smearing Kong Easy Treat, peanut butter, or another tasty treat of your choice on your mat. Give it to your puppy but leave the car door open. When dealing with fear, having the ability to escape is empowering. You can stay at this step as long as you need until your puppy shows excitement to get into the car and get their treat. Now it’s time to make it a little harder. That can be shutting the door or turning on the car and sitting there in the driveway. It can be reversing and pulling forward in your driveway. Maybe your puppy can handle a small trip. It’s important to push your puppy a little but we aren’t looking to go from 0 to 100 in a week. You should be offering your puppy their mat the entire time so they can begin to associate great things with the car. Don’t rush it, take it slow and celebrate the small wins along the way.

01/18/2022

Callie meet Cow.

Socializing your puppy is possible even if they aren’t fully vaccinated. Puppies under 16 weeks of age are in a critical socialization period. That means that their brain is in a developmental period where puppies only need one exposure for their brain to decide if something is good, neutral, or bad. You can not get this time back, so don’t wait to properly socialize your puppy. Some tips to get you started:

-Carry your puppy or put them in a crate that you can hold for walks around the neighborhood, parks, etc. If you go to a dog friendly store, put the crate in a cart.

-Go for car rides. Take your puppy with you through the drive through or other short trips.

-Search YouTube for sound effects and play loud sounds like fireworks, thunder, large machinery, blenders, etc. You can do this right at home!

-Look for something new around your house to introduce to your puppy. It can be pots and pans, a wobbly surface like a wobble board, boxes, recycling, kids toys, etc.

-Last but certainly not least… If your puppy won’t eat treats, they are to stressed out. Back off a bit. Increase distance. Maybe you don’t get to go into the store because the parking lot is enough. That’s okay! Don’t rush your puppy and force them into situations that terrify them. If you show them they are safe be providing them safety, often times they will trust you more and will consider doing hard things because they have learned you will allow them to stop if they need.

So grab your treat pouch and get your puppy out into this crazy world!

12/30/2021

Miss Lucia looks so stunning in her adoption photo! Reach out to Herding Haven if you are interested in her. She is a young , active border collie with a strong herding drive. She loves people and would be content sharing the bed and couch with her family. She loves people of all ages! She would do best in a home that can provide structure and boundaries with her and maintain an active lifestyle for her.

Lucia: 8 month old border collie. This little girl is a BC through and through, complete with strong herding drive. She is wicked smart and can leap tall buildings in a single bound (and baby gates and 5 foot fences). She loves people, is good with other male dogs and would make an awesome agility dog.

12/24/2021

Meet Lucia. We will be fostering her for a short time while her rescue group Herding Haven looks for a long term foster to adopt situation. She was found running down the Highway in a small rural town in Utah with a wound around her neck. We are excited to provide her a warm safe place to stay and work on a little obedience when she is more settled in.

12/22/2021

How many of you have a puppy or dog that snatches up something the moment it hits the ground? Teaching leave-it is a very valuable skill and as a parent of young children, it’s one of my favorites. It is also really easy to teach! I love showing the process off to clients because it always wows them how fast their puppy picks up on the game we are playing.

12/20/2021

Just a little corgi to brighten your Monday!

11/26/2021

Clark is everything you would expect with a Mini Aussie. He is a very quick learner and has so much pep to his step with everything he does. The faster he can get it done the better! He just started our Perfect Pup Program and we are excited to teach him how to be a well behaved boy!

11/24/2021

Keeping up with this coat is a full time job!