Everything You Need to Know About Enrichment

Everything You Need to Know About Enrichment

What is enrichment? According to the Oxford Dictionary, it is “the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.” If you’ve been to a well-run zoo lately, you’ll notice Environmental Enrichment activities on the calendar for the animals that call...
How do you teach your dog good habits?

How do you teach your dog good habits?

As you likely know, old habits die hard! That’s why it’s important that we focus on teaching our dogs GOOD habits before they develop BAD habits. Remember, your dog is always learning, making associations, and figuring out how the world works. Each time you interact...
Boone NC Classroom Update

Boone NC Classroom Update

Dear valued customers and community members,   We hope this message finds you and your furry companions in good health and high spirits. We truly value your participation in our group dog training classes, and we wanted to keep you in the loop about some...
Problem Prevention Through Management

Problem Prevention Through Management

While this post is geared towards puppies, the same principles can be applied to adult dogs! One of the keys to helping your puppy stay out of trouble is management. Management is using things like puppy gates, closed doors, playpens, and crates to prevent our puppies...