by BrianneHarris | Jan 26, 2016 | Personal Posts, Training Tips
Mark your calendars for next Sunday, January 31st and come join in the fun at the WinterPaws Dog Show in Blowing Rock! You can bring your dog and enter one of six fun categories or just come for the entertainment. Doors of the Blowing Rock elementary school gym will...
by BrianneHarris | Jan 9, 2016 | Training Tips
Does your dog know how to say please? Now, I’m not just talking about sitting up and begging for something they want with those big eyes. I’m talking about politely asking for something they want. Dogs don’t come with built-in manners. If they want...
by BrianneHarris | Dec 7, 2015 | Training Tips
Almost every phone call, email, or conversation I have with someone about their dog’s training needs includes the statement “And he just doesn’t come when I call him!”. Teaching your dog to “come” (also known as a “recall”) is not just a nice trick, it is...
by Brianne H. | Jun 16, 2015 | Training Tips
One of the most important pieces of Positive, Force-Free training is the REWARDS your dog earns! Before embarking upon the journey of training your dog, you need to first figure out what your dog finds rewarding – what makes them happy. Many people believe that...
by Brianne H. | May 17, 2015 | Training Tips
One of the keys to being successful in any training endeavor with your dog is preparing for success by taking all variables into consideration before you even get the treats out. There are several things we encourage our students to do before beginning a training...
by Brianne H. | Jan 30, 2015 | Training Games, Training Tips
Before we start: This blog is outlining loose-leash walking, not heeling. The goal of this exercise is to teach your dog to walk politely by your side without pulling. This is not about competition heeling where your dog’s entire focus is on you. In this form of...
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