THRIVING CANINE

29/07/2024

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27/07/2024

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www.ThrivingCanine.comChad Culp of Thriving Canine demonstrates how to teach your dog to wait at doors and gates and why it is so important to do so consiste...

18/07/2024

“In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn’t merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog.” - Edward Hoagland

28/06/2024

https://www.thrivingcanine.com/blog/dogs_fourth_of_july/

For many Americans, the 4th of July is a time to celebrate, and that celebration can include anything from a quiet barbeque with friends to banging pots and pans and setting off screaming fireworks around the neighborhood. This type of activity is a ton of fun for adults and kids, but, as you can im...

21/06/2024

Teach Your Dog to Come EVERY TIME You Call.

2-hour workshop, July 16, 2024

Teach Your Dog to Come EVERY TIME You Call This 2 hour Recall Clinic is limited to 6 dogs so that everyone gets plenty of time with the instructor. Course Includes: Fun and Challenging Recall Games Casual and Formal Recalls Leave It Distraction Proofing Engagement and Motivation Long-Line and Retrac...

15/05/2024

https://www.thrivingcanine.com/blog/should-timeouts-be-used-punishment-dog-training/

Using “timeouts” as a form of punishment for unwanted behavior has become popular in many dog training circles, particularly with “Positive” dog trainers, because they believe it’s gentle or non-aversive. Whether a timeout is “aversive” or not is questionable but the real reason “Pos...

14/05/2024

https://www.thrivingcanine.com/blog/dog-training-group-class-vs-private-lessons/

“Should we take the group class or does my dog need private lessons?” This is a popular question but we need to know your situation in order to answer it correctly. Are you having behavior problems or just wanting to teach basic commands? How is your dog in new settings? How is your dog around [...

15/04/2024

https://www.thrivingcanine.com/blog/2024/04/15/q-barking-and-lunging-home-depot

Question: Hi Chad, We brought our dog, Maggie, to Home Depot tonight. Maggie was calm when she entered. She was calm when she passed by people not noticing her. When one guy started to talk to her she started to bark and lunge. I corrected her but she didn’t stop. We apologized and walked away. Ne...

31/03/2024

https://www.thrivingcanine.com/blog/2024/03/30/housebreaking-three-simple-steps-puppy-book-excerpt

To be clear, simple does not mean easy to do, it means easy to understand or uncomplicated. While some puppies will be easier than others, there is no question that housebreaking a puppy can be challenging. The topic will be covered in much more detail throughout the chapter but, since I'm sure some...

19/03/2024

https://www.thrivingcanine.com/content/online-housebreaking-course

Are you at your wits' end because you just can't seem to properly housebreak your adult dog or new puppy? Are your carpets and floors getting ruined because you just can't seem to fully housebreak your pup? Or, maybe you want to start things off on the right foot so your dog or puppy doesn't learn a...

19/01/2024

Games like this are fun and great for building your dog's confidence BUT be careful. If your dog is not used to this sort of thing, proceed slowly. For example: Start by having them jump up on things that don't move around or make noise. Then work up to something like you see in this video.
Next time you walk your dog by your local park, keep an eye out for fun opportunities like this!

Chad Culp of Thriving Canine having fun with his dogs at a neighborhood playground. Games like this are fun and great for building your dog's confidence BUT ...

17/01/2024

https://youtu.be/FrpttwjptcU?si=-u37VKyjncbFytYa

In part 2 we begin to fade the lure, meaning we ditch the treats, and we begin using a tug toy as a reward and motivator. We use ex-pens as weave pole guides...

19/12/2023

https://www.thrivingcanine.com/blog/2023/12/19/hollywood-ben-franklin-you-puppy-book-excerpt

The Lassie Syndrome For decades Hollywood has used canine “actors” to create the illusion that dogs naturally have the ability to read your mind, understand your words and behave with proper etiquette...illusion being the key word there. If you watch carefully, you can see that the dogs on scree...

28/11/2023

A couple of insider tricks for teaching the weave poles. Check it out but don't share it with anyone, it's a secret. 😀

Chad Culp of Thriving Canine shows you how to train the weave poles from square one with his rescued Border Collie, McNab, Kelpie mix Abbey. He also shows a ...

19/11/2023

"Dogs don’t need to do extraordinary things, they need to do ordinary things extraordinarily well." - Chad Culp

16/10/2023

"The essence of neurosis is unfulfilled potential." - Chad Culp (paraphrased from a lecture by Earl Nightingale)

13/10/2023

Thank you very much to all who voted! I really appreciate it!

10/10/2023

FUN DOG TRICKS CLASS!

Teach your dog or puppy some cool new tricks in a fun-filled one hour class! Learn Crowd Pleasers Like:

Shake
High-Five
Roll Over
Circle/Spin
Take a Bow
Give a Kiss
Crawl
Catch
Ride the Pony
Grapevine
Bang
Dance

THRIVING CANINE’s training center is located in the beautiful Gilroy countryside only 2 miles from the 101 freeway

For dates, details and to reserve a spot contact: [email protected]

My name is Chad Culp, and I own and operate Thriving Canine, a full service dog training outfit. I'll work with you and your dog to improve your dog's behavior, sharpen his obedience and exercise him mentally and physically, all of which will strengthen your relationship with your dog.

08/10/2023

FREE DOG TRAINING

Foster and Shelter Dogs: Thriving Canine's group classes and puppy socials are always 100% free for puppies/dogs in foster care. We are also offering one free private training (in person or virtual) every week for a foster or shelter dog that could use some extra help. Rescues and shelters can contact [email protected] to make arrangements.

Financial Hardships: Every month this fall and winter we are also offering one free private lesson and one free six-week group class to families (or individuals) going through financial hardship. Please share this if you know someone who would appreciate the help.

25/09/2023

Thank you Gina Meconi for making this short film. You did a great job!

This is a short documentary on the bay area's dog training company, Thriving Canine. We got to speak with both Chad Culp and his wife, Dawn about their busin...

11/09/2023

Group Photo: Saturday's Beach Field Trip with the Advanced Obedience Class. Thanks for coming out! (More photos on the private group.)

04/06/2023

Drop-In Class Field Trip 6/3/23

Thanks for coming out ya'll!

02/06/2023

Security Measures for Leaving Dogs Home Alone.

"What Security Measures Should I Take To Protect My Dog While They Are Home Alone? It depends: Are we dealing with a trained or an untrained dog? Is the dog housebroken? Is the dog past the chewing phase? Does the dog have separation anxiety? Is the dog being left indoors, outdoors or with access to...

28/05/2023

Happy Birthday Banjo Boy!

28/05/2023

FREE DOG TRAINING
A customer just donated 2 private dog training lessons for anyone in need of dog training who can't afford it.
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My name is Chad Culp, and I own and operate Thriving Canine, a full service dog training outfit. I'll work with you and your dog to improve your dog's behavior, sharpen his obedience and exercise him mentally and physically, all of which will strengthen your relationship with your dog.

19/05/2023

This is one of my dog Abbey's littermates, he is looking for a home. Please share.

19/05/2023

Brand new article, hot off the press!

Question: Hi Chad, I’ve just started your Online Obedience Course and I have been through dog training classes before with a different trainer. In the videos, it seems like you are only saying the dog’s name to teach them to look at you but when I trained my last dog, they wanted us to always sa...

16/05/2023

https://youtu.be/99_RJk0p9Ag

Dogs have an amazing sense of smell, but can they smell fear?http://www.ThrivingCanine.comChad Culp, Certified Dog Trainer and Canine Behavior Specialist wit...

06/05/2023

Porch.com invited me to participate in one of their articles. Check it out!
https://porch.com/advice/pets-home-alone-expert-tips

As a homeowner with pets, ensuring the safety and well-being of your fur babies is a top priority. It can be challenging to keep an eye on them at all times, especially when you are away from home. This is when pet monitoring and home security come in handy. By investing in these tools,… Read more...

05/05/2023

May The Fourth Be With You!

Using "The Force"http://www.ThrivingCanine.comChad Culp, Certified Dog Trainer and Canine Behavior Specialist with Thriving Canine taps into a potentially po...