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1. Initiate everything!

2. Go out of doors first or have your dog sit for permission to go out of doors.

3. Wait a couple of minutes before greeting your dog.

4. Ignore bad behaviors that don’t cause destruction. Go neutral.

5. Praise good behaviors so you will get more of them.

6. Say commands only once! Follow through immediately.

7. Exercise, exercise, exercise.

Is your dog not reliable off leash yet? Here are tips:

Be sure that your dog is heeling nicely beside you and responding to Sit, Down, or any commands promptly. If your dog is not responding two feet from you, he will not respond 20 feet from you!

Make sure your dog is always following you around the house and yard. Do not follow him except if you need to approach closer to get his attention. Once you have his attention, immediately turn around and walk away. If you have to, encourage him to f… Continue

Canine Holiday Tips

Are you receiving guests for the holidays and are worried about your dog’s manners? Here are tips to help you prepare.

If your dog is nervous/shy around people, have family members/friends/coworkers drop by once per day just to chat with you for 30 min and allow your dog to get used to their presence.

If your dog is nervous and certain situations, such as a party, is too much for him, get him a nice chewie and crate him in a quiet room during the noisy parties. Set him up… Continue

With the summer heat and humidity on us, it can be more challenging to keep canines properly exercised. Here are some tips:

1. Power walk early in the mornings which are usually cooler than evenings. Yes, get out of bed earlier! You will feel great for the day yourself!

2. Power walk your dog in Heel position which will provide more mental stimulation. You can stop halfway and let him read his newspaper for a couple of minutes before you continue on.

3. Have your dog sit and down frequently s… Continue