by Katie McKnight | May 16, 2022 | dog tips, Understanding dogs
As a professional dog trainer for over 15 years, clients often ask “Can your dog be mad at you? Its understandable that people are worried about this, as most of us are programmed to worry what others think of us, including our dogs! The love we have for our...
by Katie McKnight | Feb 14, 2022 | Certified dog trainer course, dog tips
ISCDT and your pet want you to know that February 14 is Pet theft Awareness Day! Each year on Valentine’s Day dog parents are reminded to take steps to protect their pets. There are various reasons for pet theft. Two of the most popular reasons are financial...
by Katie McKnight | Jan 3, 2022 | Certified dog trainer course, dog tips, obedience training, study dog training, Understanding dogs
Welcoming a new pet into your home is exciting! No matter how excited you are for your new furry bundle of joy, your new dog requires a decompression period. This is necessary if the dog is eight-weeks, eight months, eight years or somewhere in between. The...
by Katie McKnight | Oct 29, 2021 | Certified dog trainer course, dog tips, School for dog trainers
It is that time of year when daylight savings time ends. We turn our clocks back on November 7, 2021 at 2 a.m. Not only are these changes upsetting to many of us, our dogs are affected too. So you may need to help your dog with daylight savings changes. While we...
by Katie McKnight | Oct 18, 2021 | Certified dog trainer course, dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
Humans are often bothered when their dog stares at them while pooping. Yet, in a dog’s mind, staring while pooping is natural. I thought my days of talking about poop ended once my sons matured and got past bathroom-themed jokes. Since we’ve had numerous clients...
by Katie McKnight | Oct 10, 2021 | Certified dog trainer course, dog tips, study dog training
A common question dog owners ask is why dogs circle before lying down? You’ve likely experienced it. Just think back to the last time you got comfortable in bed or on the couch and your dog came to join you, but, before he laid down, he circled a few times. We...
