by Katie McKnight | Aug 18, 2021 | dog tips, obedience training
We frequently receiving calls from clients wanting to know why their dog eats cat poop. Dogs eat cat poop from litter boxes, they forage in the yard for it and veer off your walking path to snatch it from grass. To humans, this disgusting habit is unfathomable. ...
by Katie McKnight | Apr 28, 2021 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
Knowledge through education, skill obtained from hands-on experience and growth acquired through continued education are three excellent attributes for dog trainers. Let’s add a fourth that you may not have thought of: Open-mindedness and Flexibility I greatly...
by Katie McKnight | Apr 14, 2021 | dog tips
Two questions we receive often are: 1. Is it possible to change a dog’s name after you adopt them? Answer: You can absolutely change your dog’s name. Many people change the dog’s name to represent a fresh start for the dog, especially if the dog’s past was negative....
by Katie McKnight | Apr 1, 2021 | dog tips
With so many people getting vaccinated, our long-awaited vacation plans will finally happen in the coming months (fingers crossed). Dog lovers often include their dogs in their travel plans because we love spending time with our animals, yet their presence can cause...
by Katie McKnight | Mar 26, 2021 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
Empathy is one of the most important skills we possess as humans. The ability to understand and relate to another person’s feelings from their point of view rather than our own. This provides healthy relationships in both our personal and professional lives. Empathy...
by Katie McKnight | Feb 7, 2021 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
Why does my dog follow me around from the moment I walk in the door from work? We recently had this question to us. We like to invite our ISCDT students to reflect on the question before reading our response. Find out if your answer matches ours. Here is our...
