Imagine this: you’re in the zone with work or soaking up some peaceful solitude, and then—yep, there it is—that telltale wet spot on the carpet. Wouldn’t it be great if your puppy could give you a heads-up before those little “toileting” accidents? We know all too well that the path to potty training is littered…
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is like opening the door to endless joy—those tail wags and adorable nose boops are pure magic. But, not every pup is an instant socialite at the sight of new people; some might retreat with anxious energy rather than bound forward with playful tail wags. It’s common for…
Have you ever seen a restless pup transform into a calm, cooperative companion? That’s the magic of grounding for dogs, a technique that gently steers dogs towards better behaviour by weaving obedience (cooperation) into their everyday routines. What is Grounding for Dogs? Grounding is like teaching your dog to say “please” before getting what they…
Focus training is the foundation of dog training. To teach your dog anything, your dog needs to focus on you and be listening. These basic steps (the name game) are the foundation for dog training. Keep the game to around 5 minutes, 2 or 3 times throughout the day. Best of all, they are fun…
There are different types of trainers and training in the dog training world. This article hopes to highlight and explain the various terminology used, and give an understanding of how dogs communicate and learn.
The idea of training a blind dog may seem daunting at first, but I can assure you that it’s not much different from training a sighted dog. Sometimes, it’s easier as the dog has no visual distractions. However, training should always begin in a low-distraction environment (blind dogs can have excellent hearing and sense of…
Knowing what the dog was originally bred for is helpful in training them and understanding what exercise and mental stimulation they require to live and work harmoniously with us.
However, some dogs will struggle to relax like some people, but we can help them by teaching them. Like all training, it will take time, patience, and rewards to teach your dog that its ok to chill out, and it can be a rewarding experience.
We all need to learn how to slow down, relax and be calm, our dogs included. However, being calm is not necessarily an innate behavior your dog will know, which is why you should teach your dog to be calm.
We can desensitize our dogs to their harness and leads being brought out. Then, we can have a calm dog using some basic steps and yummy treats.