by Sydney Marshall | Sep 8, 2020 | Articles
One of the first things we teach our puppy is how to walk on a leash. This is usually taught through pressure and release. Meaning if there is pressure on the leash we typically stop or some pull back. The puppy they may fight a little, but eventually gives into the...
by Sydney Marshall | Jun 23, 2020 | Articles
Too much freedom too fast. I’m often faced with new doggy owners who are struggling with their pup inside the home, whether it’s housebreaking, destruction, or being plan obnoxious. My destressed owners are often at their wits end with their furry friend. I often find...
by Sydney Marshall | Jun 9, 2020 | Articles
Value of rewards. When training our dog, we often overlook what our dog finds valuable. We assume the treats that the pet store attendant suggested are the best thing since slice bread. Only to find out when we go home and offer one to our pup, they turn their nose...
by Sydney Marshall | May 12, 2020 | Articles
Yesterday a friend of mine came over to walk our dogs together on the land to help my puppy, Goon. See Goon struggles with meeting new dogs. She shows fearfulness at first when she SEES a new dog. Note that the SEE is important. But once she calms, she starts to use...
by Sydney Marshall | Mar 24, 2020 | Articles
With everything being shut down around us, humans are starting to get a little stir crazy, so most of you have turned to trying to amuse your dog. Some are having success while others, others being dogs, really don’t want to pick-up what you’re laying down. So here...