by BrianneHarris | Dec 28, 2017 | Training Tips
The goal of this exercise is to teach our dogs how to settle down, relax, and possibly even take a nap while we are busy. This is great for a variety of situations, like running into a friend on the Greenway, going to eat at an outdoor cafe, or when shopping in the...
by BrianneHarris | Dec 19, 2017 | Training Tips
This post is pretty extensive, but is not all-inclusive. There are other factors to consider as well! Try not to be intimidated by all the information below, I’m just offering lots of ways to work on this issue. Try them all, and stick with what works! Jumping on...
by BrianneHarris | Dec 18, 2017 | Training Tips
Winter is upon us, and here in the Boone, NC, that means lots of cold weather, short days, and SNOW! How do we keep our dogs from driving us crazy during those long winter nights? Working on your dog training skills with your dog is a great way to burn off some of...
by BrianneHarris | Jan 9, 2017 | Training Tips
Considering getting a new puppy? Before you bring them home, make sure that you have a plan in place! Research and select a veterinarian. If you can, find a “Fear Free” clinic to make your vet visits as pleasant as possible. If you know when you’ll...
by BrianneHarris | Jan 6, 2017 | Training Tips
I LOVE rescue dogs. They can be amazing creatures – full of love and gratitude. Dogs are incredible resilient, so they can often overcome early life trauma with the right guidance and benevolent care from their new pet parents. THAT BEING SAID…. it is...
by BrianneHarris | Dec 19, 2016 | Training Tips
Enrichment. If you have read many dog training tips or follow any dog related pages in Facebook , you have probably heard that word more than a few times! We trainers and dog advocates aren’t exaggerating when we talk about the importance of enrichment ,...
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