by Katie McKnight | Jun 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Preventing Ingestion of Harmful Items Teaching the “leave it” command when training dogs is crucial for several reasons. This command is rooted in the safety and well-being of both the dog and its environment. Dogs are naturally curious and often explore...
by Katie McKnight | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Effective dog training extends beyond command instruction. It involves instilling behaviors that dogs reliably respond to, regardless of distractions or different environments. To provide new dog trainers with essential tools for success, we have selected 10 tips to...
by Katie McKnight | Apr 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
This poll is designed to provide a lighthearted yet insightful glimpse into your potential as a dog trainer, based on your personality traits and attitudes towards learning and working with animals. How would you describe your communication style? A) I’m...
by Katie McKnight | Mar 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Building confidence as a dog trainer is a crucial attribute for success. As a trainer, having confidence in your abilities not only inspires trust in your clients but also allows you to effectively communicate with, and guide, the dogs you work with. However, building...
by Katie McKnight | Feb 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dog training requires empathy. People who seek us out are struggling with their dog. They want to be heard, they want compassion for their situation. Owners are worried about the next fourteen years. Why isn’t their dog behaved like their old dog was or like their...
by jfreedman | Nov 19, 2023 | School for dog trainers, Uncategorized
Training a dog can be an exciting and rewarding experience, fostering a strong bond between the owner and their dog. However, the question of how many training sessions does it take to properly train a dog is not one with a definitive answer. The duration and...
