The Importance of a Decompression Period in 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 decompression period provides them the opportunity to relax, get […]
Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?
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. However, dogs have a different opinion on the […]
Puppy Temperament Testing
Photo-by-Ezequiel-Garrido-on-Unsplash When we walk into a store, kennel or rescue looking for a dog, we allow our hearts to steer us in making a decision. While all puppies have adorable, sweet faces, their personalities are as individual as human personalities and temperaments. What if you could determine which puppy is best suited for your family? […]
Why Do Puppies Bark At Their Reflection?
What do puppies see when they look in the mirror? Most will see a playmate, while some others view the reflection as a canine intruder. One thing dogs will never understand is that they are looking at THEIR OWN reflection. Their brains are not wired the same way human brains are, meaning unlike us, dogs […]
Get Your Dog to Follow Commands Around Distractions
Your dogs refuse to follow commands that they know. What causes them to ignore you? Dominance? Stubborn behavior? Lack or respect? Human error? Well, my friend you likely failed to generalize the dog’s behavior. What does generalizing mean? Ability to complete a task in every situation and environment. Once humans learn a behavior, we maintain […]
Calling all Dog Lovers!!!!
ISCDT is hosting a Valentine’s Day Contest In 100 words of less, tell us why your dog is special to you. Email submission to info@iscdt.com Follow us on Facebook for winning announcement https://www.facebook.com/ISCDTDogTrainerSchool/ Submit your entry and share the post with someone who absolutely loves their dog and wants everyone to know! Deadline: February […]
Are You Ready for a Puppy This Christmas?
Dogs make the most wonderful family members, but they require work, especially when they are puppies. Receiving a dog for Christmas is a wonderful gift. Sadly, many end in shelters by summer. That is a heartbreaking reality. To ensure you make the right decision this season, here are things to consider before asking the jolly, […]