there are lots of objectives when it comes to training your dog, but beyond the obvious skill and relationship building aspects to training, another advantage is that it challenges your dog and ultimately makes them smarter. hold a treat to your forehead or by your eye and ask your dog to look at you. make sure before exposing your dog to a new walking environment that it’s safe for both of you. use a more excited tone for “hotter” as …

it helps to pay attention to the situations that cause your dog to become aggressive, so you know how to train him. some dogs are instinctively territorial and feel the need to protect their space (your home or yard) from what they perceive as intruders. and a dog that sees himself as an alpha dog may feel the need to show that he’s in charge. this is the owner’s responsibility and doesn’t mean that the dog is a “bad dog.” …

ttouch helped to create a dialogue between the dog and practitioner. tellington-jones found the method to be very effective and in the 1980s began adapting it for working with other animals, including dogs, and ttouch was born. “ttouch is based on a mindful approach to working with the animals,” says frediani. “the touches get the dog to slow down and respond.” i witnessed a stressed border collie fall into a deeply relaxed state in a matter of minutes during a …

what is a snuffle ball and how can you use it to enrich your dog’s day-to-day life? well, it all starts with their nose… your dog’s nose is amazing! while you might smell the delicious scent of a fresh pizza that just popped out of the oven, your pup can smell each individual ingredient! when you’re on a walk, you often are looking around and observing the sights of the environment you’re in. the whole point of a snuffle ball …

we have prepared a lowdown of the costs of different types and modes of puppy training to give you an estimate of the possible price of your puppy training classes. however, if you book a series of three to ten dog training classes for more success, there is a chance that you can reduce the cost of your dog’s introductory obedience training sessions. the training for a therapy dog can cost you $30 per session. the cost of training a …