Alpha Dog Training

05/12/2024

Puppy training is important to build a foundation of good behaviors

05/12/2024

Teach your children when they are young to work with your dogs. This will teach them that your children are also leaders.

05/12/2024

Dog trainer in the making

30/11/2024

Sneak Peak of what’s to come. I’ve very excited for this next chapter. Just needs a few touch ups and we will be open for business

15/11/2024

Please do not tease your pets like this. People and owners may sometimes find this funny, but you are actually teaching this puppy bad behaviors.

The human is aggravating the dog thinking it’s cute (laughing) ignoring all signs of communication from the puppy (growl). Then the puppy is pushed over threshold and snaps at the owner.

Always remember your cute puppy will turn into an adult one day and you encouraging this behavior will create issues as they turn into an adult.

If you have a puppy that is pushing the boundaries like this, please call a professional as soon as possible. The dog never wins in situations like this.

15/11/2024

Please just don't
Every year the rawhides come out and people who don't understand, buy them for their beloved dogs.
Just don't.

We strive to provide the best for our furry friends, but sometimes what seems like a harmless treat can hide potential dangers. There have been documented cases of dogs with pieces of rawhide lodged in their windpipe, stomach, or intestines, creating choking hazards and an intestinal blockage, gastrointestinal distress, such as vomiting or diarrhea, can occur if rawhide irritates the digestive tract . Since rawhide is a byproduct of leather, some items pose a significant challenge to a dog’s digestive system when it comes to breaking down.

During the manufacturing process, rawhide is often soaked in a cocktail of chemicals to preserve it and enhance its flavor. These chemicals can include formaldehyde or chromium salts, hydrogen peroxide and bleach, which may pose risks to adult dogs and young puppies alike.

Safer alternatives like completely digestible Himalayan yak chews, dehydrated sweet potato chews, or any of the all meat jerky treats would be much better than rawhide.

08/11/2024

Alpha Dog Training has some very exciting news coming soon!

06/11/2024

There are many ways to uplevel your dog's nutrition without breaking the bank.

Help your dog thrive with real, live food rather than just dead, dehydrated, processed kibble.

Check out my blog "5 Budget-Friendly Ways To Elevate Your Dog's Nutrition". Link is in the comments.

06/08/2024

Remember that your dog is an animal. They may “tolerate” it now but one day when they are not wanting to “tolerate” it they may bite.

Dogs communicate with their body language, growl, or bite. Body language is one us humans miss so often because we aren’t observing or we haven’t been educated on what they mean. Then we rely on a growl as a warning that they want space as a form of communication. Sometimes we take the growl away and shame them for it when we shouldn’t, we should be shaming our children. Some dogs just go straight for the bite because they don’t know how to growl or the growl is shamed and taken away.

It’s our job to keep our children and dogs safe. Please make sure that if you cannot monitor your children and dog in the same room that you either place baby gates up to keep them separated and/or designate a “safe place” for your dog to wind down from the chaos in a less traffic room. Teach your children to be kind to animals and give them space when they are laying down and/or on their beds.

30/07/2024

Retractable leashes are not only dangerous for humans but also for dogs. Ever encounter someone walking their dog on a retractable leash that the dog gets too close to you and your dog who may not be so dog friendly? Ever have a dog that walks on a retractable leash across the whole street and you come around the corner and almost hit it? Ever have a dog take off n a retractable leash and it break and snap in your face leaving you with injuries? These have all happened. We do not recommend them ever. Believe it or not you have way more control and you are safer with a 6’ leash. Your dog shouldn’t have the whole 6’ unless sniffing and going potty. That’s all you need 😊

28/07/2024

Sunday morning giggles

26/07/2024

Smelly breath?

Dental hygiene for dogs is just as important as it is for humans. Find out everything you need to know about toothpaste options for your dog.

26/07/2024

I get asked this question a lot

White flaky skin on your dog's coat can have several causes. Here are the main reasons for dog dandruff, and how to treat it.

26/07/2024

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/licking-the-lick-granuloma/

Obsessive licking can become a problem over time. If your dog suffers from lick granuloma, he may have a much larger problem ...

18/05/2024

Education is key and from experience I can see this to be true

The health effects of neutering a dog too early can be profound and long lasting. Here's a look at the risks and benefits of early neutering in dogs ...

05/05/2024

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