Dog Training Insights
Being a pet parent should be joyful, but sometimes our dog’s behavior can get the best of us.
Here you will find resources to help you make the best of every moment with your furry friend.
Dog Training for Busy Pet Parents
Dog training should be fun, but sometimes it feels more like another item on your ever-growing to-do list than an activity to enjoy with your four-legged best friend. There are plenty of ways to train your dog throughout the day without carving out an hour-long session.
Dog Training Certification Achievement
Eryn N. Rolison, CPDT-KA® has successfully achieved professional certification by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT®).
Halloween Spooks
Many dogs have a few struggles as we go through the spooky season. To cap it off, Halloween night looks incredibly different than anything else your dog may have ever seen. Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, and the dreaded doorbell—oh my!
The Truth About Dog Training Tools
The dog training industry is unregulated, which means that anyone can call themselves a trainer and there is no regulation on the methods or tools that trainers are allowed to use. Dog guardians should do their homework when picking a trainer, and part of doing that is knowing what tools they use to train.
Canine Enrichment 101
It’s expected that every good dog guardian meet’s their dog’s physical needs. But what about your dog’s emotional and behavioral needs? Canine enrichment provides endless opportunities to meet your dog’s natural and instinctual needs in a way that works for them and you.
How to Potty Train Your Puppy
Getting a puppy should be a fun time in life, but living with a new puppy can be super stressful! All the biting, chewing, and accidents—oh my! Take a breath and remember that potty training does not come naturally to your puppy!
Clicker Training Dogs
A common tool you’ll see in a positive reinforcement dog trainer’s toolbox is a clicker. Clickers come in many varieties, but all serve the same purpose—to indicate (or “mark”) to the dog when they have done something right! Clear communication between you and your dog is the key to successful dog training.
How to Pick a Good Dog Trainer
Dog training is an unregulated industry. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, and it is up to you to be an educated consumer and advocate for your dog! You want what’s best for them, so your dog trainer should, too.