Target Training Third Lesson

I had to take several days off from training Lola since I was away Trialing one of my other dogs. As a result, it’s been six days since Lola has had any training. If our earlier work was successful she should remember what we had done. Normally I would start by...

Puppy Proofing your home

Puppies in many ways are like babies. They are naturally curious, they are very lively, and they teethe. With their lower vantage point, they can find lots of trouble. It is up to you to take preventive measures to help them avoid harm. Like a baby learning to crawl,...

Traveling

Traveling with your pet can be a lot of fun or a nightmare. I travel a lot with my dog, Victor, a Belgian Tervuren. He is a long double coat and being a herding dog he has a lot of energy. So how do I cope with him while traveling? Here are items I bring to make...

You’ve got a new puppy, now what?

So you’ve met the breeder or the local rescue and are about to get a puppy or older dog. What do you do next? What do you need to do to get ready for the new arrival? Below are some basic steps to help you get off to a good start with your bundle of joy. Know...

General Bonding

Bonding with your new dog is critical to your dog’s good mental health. By attaining a good bond with your dog you can ask more during training, and the dog will willingly give you more. My goal when bonding with my dog is to get “googly” eyes. What...