MYTH: little dogs don’t need as much exercise. Small breed dogs can be full of energy, therefore require daily exercise like large breed dogs.
Calling your dog off from chasing chickens is a pretty great feeling. Evie doing some obedience and coming when called even though she really wanted to chase the chickens. 🐓
Day 3 of this sweet girl’s training. She’s with us for six weeks for on and off leash obedience. She’s already doing so well!
Dog socialization. A topic that often comes up from clients. It’s not practical to expect all dogs to get along. Do you like every person you meet? Dogs have different play styles and personalities so certain dogs don’t jive with others. These four dogs demonstrate great skills and they’re different breeds, sizes and ages. I would not do this with just any dog. I got to know each one and gradually added a dog to the pack. They are very respectful of each other and play well. Being reactive is not acceptable but being neutral is.
LOOSE LEASH. Something you hear often from trainers and it’s what clients want to be able to attain when walking their dogs. It’s such a necessary concept when walking your dog or when taking them out in public. Your dog should not walk you and most dogs do. It can lead to so many issues. This was one of the complaints from Charlie’s owners but we have fixed it. Keep a short leash but not tight or tense. Walk your dog, don’t let them walk you!
Weekends are for fun! If there are dogs that seem compatible, we do let them play together. Hank and Runtz hit it off right away.
Lady is staying cool in this heat! You can still exercise your pets in the summer. Just make sure you have ways to cool them off or do it early in the morning or late in the evenings.
Our potty/play yard is now complete! The dogs can run and play in our secure yard.
Skip and his owner have been working extra hard! He’s nailing his down stay with a lot of distractions. He was unsure of new people, new places and obeyed commands when there wasn’t a lot of distractions. Since his owner has started training, he’s been practicing A LOT and here’s the proof. Jimmy Guidry
Does your dog go crazy when someone knocks on your door or when someone comes over? A lot of dogs do. Teaching them to stay helps to keep them calm and not be so reactive.
Took Frankie on a field trip to Lowe's Home Improvement today. He did so well!
Our brush up class was a success this weekend! We worked on heeling, obedience drills, place and even played musical hoops at the end.