Behavior = happy dogs

14/02/2025

Happy Friday! Be more like your dog today and find joy in every moment 🐾

13/02/2025

Scent classes are running tonight! See you all there with your pups! 🐾🐾🐾🐾

13/02/2025

Weather update:
Just a heads up for Thursday scent classes. If we need to cancel classes for tomorrow please look for an email from me with a link for a Zoom meeting at 6:00 pm. This will be for Intro and Novice classes together.

We’ll discuss scent theory and answer questions you might have 🐾

03/02/2025

Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog classes are a go!!!! See you students tonight 🐾

01/02/2025

Classes for Saturday, 2/1, have been canceled for the day

28/01/2025

Kim’s Tuesday students, no classes today. Please check today’s email from me for the details 🐾

24/01/2025

Saturday classes at Northfield Dog Training are postponed one more week due to the lingering icy conditions in the parking lot.
See you all next Saturday for week one of STAR puppy and Life Skills for Success 🐾

19/01/2025

Stay safe Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday students and we will see you next week!

18/01/2025

Sorry everyone but Northfield has canceled classes for this morning. The conditions in the parking lot and walkways are too dangerous.
See you all next week!

03/01/2025

01/12/2024

Did you know? 🧬 The domestication and breeding of animals isn’t just about their physical traits; it profoundly affects their behavior too. Early humans began selecting animals that were less scared of & more cooperative with humans as well as those exhibiting valuable skills like hunting, and over generations these selections were amplififed and diversified.This process, though beneficial to people and to dogs in certain ways throughout history, has also led to certain behavioral traits being amplified, sometimes causing challenges in our pets today.

In the LEGS approach, understanding these genetic influences is crucial for understanding & managing behaviors. It's not just about how you raise a dog, but also about truly understanding their inherited tendencies as central to who they are. Recognizing these factors helps us approach behavior modification more holistically.

Have you noticed any inherited traits in your dog that influence their behavior?

19/11/2024

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Understanding the bond between humans and dogs is crucial for creating a happy and healthy relationship. However, the use of aversive tools—like shock collars, prong collars, and other punitive devices—can severely harm this connection. In this blog post, we will explore the negative effects of ...

11/11/2024

Thank you veterans for your bravery, dedication, sacrifice, and service!

02/11/2024

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Puppies bring immense joy and energy to our lives. However, as they grow, they may face fear periods that coincide with key developmental stages. Recognizing and understanding these phases allows pet owners to provide essential support, ensuring that their furry companions develop into well-adjusted...