Blog Entries ( Training )

We have been working with Wrigley, our liver Dalmatian,  to let him out of his crate while we are not home. A few months ago, we would not have left him out of his crate unsupervised. However, at two and a half years, we have decided that he is old enough and mature enough to handle being out alone. The process began with times when we were leaving ...

I was lucky enough to try out the Nina Ottosson Twister game. All three of my dogs were curious about the new toy. Zeus is not a dog that gets into games. If he can’t pick it up and shake it, he loses interest quickly. Apollo sniffed the game, and I showed him how to get the treats by sliding the compartments. He wasn’t really ...

It is important for our dogs to play with other dogs in a number of ways. Puppies must learn that dogs are good.  If dogs equal fun, then dogs are good.  By giving your pup a positive association with other dogs early on, you can prevent future dog fear and/or aggression.  When they are young, puppies must learn their own language. By understanding the subtle signals ...

After rescuing my dog Daisy, I had to surf the Internet to figure out how to teach her not to bite me when I put her halti on for a walk. She was only 3-months old, but when she nipped, it hurt! When she first nipped, all I could think about was if I can’t stop her from biting she’s going to take my hand ...

If you live in or are visiting California, you might want to check out the Canyon View Ranch Doggie Training and Boarding facility. It looks like such a posh place that I wish I lived in Topanga, because my three pups would have a blast there. This luxury doggie ranch sits on five acres where canines can splash around in the Blue Bone Lagoon, play ...

Nobody likes to be called lazy, but in this case, "lazy" really just means "more efficient."  For example, you could probably use a wringer washer or a scrub board if you really wanted to, but why?  Wouldn't it be more efficient to use an automatic (electric) washer?  Would you be considered "lazy"?  No—just smart! Andrea Arden has been training dogs for many years, and she ...

Whether you have a Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Siberian Husky, or a Pug, keeping your dog in shape is one of the best things that you can do for them. Staying healthy and fit is just as important for a dog as it is for a human. Overweight dogs tend to have physical health problems, depression, and an overall lack of energy. There are many ...