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...
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 | May 18, 2021 | School for dog trainers, study dog training
Dog training is a fantastic career. It is the best career, in our opinion. A career as a dog trainer not only erases the Monday morning blues, it transforms those feelings into passion. In the role of a dog trainer, we save dogs from losing their homes. We teach...
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...