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Remind Your Clients to Enjoy Every Stage of Their Dog’s Life
Time flies with a dog! From the playful antics of puppies to the calm companionship of seniors, every stage of a dog’s life offers its own unique rewards and challenges. It’s up to you as a dog...
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Outdoor Enrichment: Tips for Creating a Fun Yard and Garden for Your Dog
By encouraging your clients to create a safe, engaging and fun space in their own yard, their dogs can enjoy appropriate outlets–and be less likely to cause mayhem. As a dog trainer, you know how...
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Making Accommodations When Training Senior Dogs
As dogs age, their needs change. Meeting those needs can require special considerations during private or class training sessions. Senior dogs may have physical limitations, cognitive decline, and...
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Do Dogs Like Being Trained, or Are They Just Tolerating It?
Teaching and training can empower dogs with more confidence, safety, and opportunities to expand their horizons. But are they actually enjoying the process? As positive dog trainers, we teach dogs...
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Considering Labels in Dog Training
Across the dog industry, it’s common to use labels to describe methods, practitioners, and philosophies. But what do those labels really mean? What’s in a Label? As dog training and behavior...
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What Should We Teach Puppies First?
As dog professionals, we are often asked for tips about puppies. We welcome these questions, because early life is a vital time for socialization and starting your puppy off on the right paw! We also...
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When Normal Dog Behavior is Surprising
Meet a dozen different dogs and you could easily encounter a dozen different personalities, with each dog having their own quirks and style. Some dogs are super-focused. Some are barky, others quiet....
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Considering Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Where do we start when framing conversations about aggressive behaviors in dogs? It’s deceptively easy to think of actions such as snarling, snapping, lunging, and biting as all being the same. But...
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Helping Dogs Cope with Change
Whether it’s losing a familiar home, a beloved family member, or even a simple routine, dogs can need our help bouncing back from life’s changes. Life has a tendency to deliver surprises, doesn’t it?...
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The Value of Being a Dog Trainer During Uncertain Financial Times
The demand for dog training endures, even during turbulent times. Here are some reasons why. Perhaps you’ve always had a passion for dogs, and dream of working with them, but also feel the need to be...
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