Best Friends Obedience, Inc. Lexington KY

08/07/2024

Graduation night at best friends obedience. What a great group of dogs we had in this class. Look at all the graduates. Keep building upon the wonderful relationship that you have achieved thus far.

05/28/2024

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Make your buddy a top dog for life, be your Best Friend's 'Friend,' by training together. Obedience training is one of the most important aspects of raising a dog. In fact, a well-trained dog is a free dog! Why? Because a trained dog requires fewer restrictions. The more reliable the dog, the more f...

05/24/2024

Graduation got a little rained out tonight. But everybody looked stellar in their graduation hats. It was a great group. Keep up the good work everyone I’m very proud of you.

05/17/2024

Even with all the rain this spring, we were able to finally finish this class of fabulous dogs. What a great group keep up the good work and love your dogs forever.

05/02/2024

Have you ever considered preparing homemade dog food for your favorite fur face? It isn't that hard to do. Most experts recommend preparing recipes using the rule of thirds: one third starch (like pasta or rice), one third vegetables (like carrots, green beans or pumpkin) and one third meat (like lean beef or chicken).

04/30/2024

Panting allows a dog to circulate air through their bodies in order to evaporate saliva from the tongue, mouth and lungs, cooling their body temperature. Unlike humans, dogs only have sweat glands on the pads of their paws.

04/25/2024

A dog that knows basic commands is safer to have around your family and friends. If your dog doesn’t come when called, she could run away; if she doesn’t respect boundaries, she could jump a fence and be injured by a car.

04/23/2024

Some of the most critical weeks for training in your puppy’s young life is between the ages of 10 weeks up to 16 weeks. At this time, the puppy needs to be socialized in order to prevent such issues as shyness, excessive barking, chewing, excessive digging, anxiety, and aggression.

04/18/2024

Imagine that your dog has escaped out of the yard or somehow gotten free and you see him down the block about to cross the street. If your dog has been properly trained, he should come back to you on command.

04/16/2024

Did you know that obedience trained dogs have been shown to be more intelligent than their non-trained counterparts? In fact, multiple studies indicate that dogs who have undergone professional pet training are more apt to behave and "think" before doing something.

04/11/2024

Dogs often emulate their owner, so remember that the next time you are in a bad mood is probably not the best time to work on training skills. When training, try to keep your voice upbeat and your energy positive, and your pet will be far more amenable to you and your commands.

04/09/2024

Does it ever seem like your dog can’t stop him- or herself from barking at every single car you encounter on your evening walks? Let’s talk about the potential causes of this behavior and whether training could help break your dog of this behavior.

04/04/2024

When you have a particularly challenging puppy in your home, there may be discussion about whether you can even keep him or her. If you want to exhaust every option before giving up your dog, professional obedience training is absolutely necessary.

04/02/2024

If you think your dog is part of the family, you're not alone. According to a recent survey taken by the American Humane Society, nine out of ten pet owners feel the same way about their pets.

03/28/2024

We recognize that not everyone who wants to have a dog will inherently know how to work with them. Whether you’re trying to curb bad behaviors, or you just want to walk them without him or her running ahead, we’re always here for you.

03/26/2024

Submissive urination (during a highly charged or emotional situation) is a problem that many pet owners do not understand. Some just urinate out of a perceived threat, and others do so out of excitement. The good news is that this condition can be corrected with dog training.

03/21/2024

An important thing to remember when training your dog is that he or she has three responses when reacting to something negative: fight, flight, and freeze. Your dog will use his or her body language to display this, so make sure you are aware and also using positive reinforcement.

03/19/2024

Positive alternatives to destructive behavior should be provided. Exercise dogs regularly and offer toys and chewers to refocus their attention.

03/14/2024

“Understanding your dog and knowing how to control him, develop his potentials, and resolve behavior problems, emotional conflicts and frustrations are no less essential than love and respect.” –Michael W. Fox

03/12/2024

Obedience training can vary from breed to breed in the amount of time it will take to create habits. In some, it can be achieved in as few as two months, and in others, as many as six months. Remember to have patience; once it does become a regularity, it will last a lifetime!

03/07/2024

Does your dog have so much energy that it can be very difficult to handle? With our help, you can teach your dog to stop whatever it is doing - even if it's playing with other dogs - and come immediately to you on command.

03/05/2024

Contrary to popular belief, a growling dog or one who is prone to showing aggression can be trained to stop this behavior. In fact, in most cases, dogs who growl at strangers or over food are simply untrained.

02/29/2024

Are you tired of having to keep your dog locked outside or in a bedroom whenever company comes over because of his or her bad behavior? Rest assured that we’re always ready to help you get to the bottom of behavior issues and overcome them.

02/27/2024

Getting your dog to exhibit the proper behavior is something that will definitely need work, time and patience. After all, you can't expect the dog to undo several years of ingrained behavior in just a few sessions with the trainer.

02/22/2024

Did you know that dogs learn in context? This means that, if you only train your dog inside, he or she may not understand the commands if you try to do them outside, because the context of the command has changed.

02/20/2024

Dog facts: Do you know just how small was the smallest adult dog? A Yorkshire Terrier weighing only 4 ounces holds the record for smallest dog.

02/15/2024

Do you know why trainers suggest you train your dog to walk on your left? This actually goes back to the early days of hunting, as most people are right-handed and would have their guns in their right hands, and their dogs on the left!

02/13/2024

You know your dog has a keen sense of smell. Compared to a human, about how much more brain area does a dog devote to interpreting smells? Dogs devote about four times more brain real estate to olfactory interpretation than humans do.

02/08/2024

That dog treat you're sharing with your favorite pooch may be full of unhealthy ingredients like sugar and fat. Before you share a snack with your dog, check to make sure it's a healthy option that won't pack on the pooch pounds.