by Andrea Marx | Aug 4, 2023 | Dog Training Blog
Welcome to the wonderful world of puppy training! Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or hardened canine expert, teaching your new pup how to be responsive and comfortable in their home is essential for setting them up for a lifetime of learning. In this definitive...
by Andrea Marx | Mar 29, 2023 | Dog Training Blog
Does your dog shy away from something seemingly harmless like a trash bag blowing in the wind? Does she cower when unfamiliar people come over or start barking uncontrollably at loud noises? Though it can be heartbreaking to witness, we want you to know that these...
by Andrea Marx | Feb 16, 2023 | Dog Training Blog
What is Scent Work? AKC Scent Work is a sport that simulates the task of working detection dogs to locate a scent and convey its location to the handler. Dogs are taught to identify essential oils such as birch, clove, anise, and cypress in the same way that detection...
by Andrea Marx | Jan 8, 2023 | Dog Training Blog
The Two Ways Dogs Learn Dogs learn by association (by emotional response) Human example: We humans learn by association, too. When you meet someone for the first time you come away with an association—positive, negative, or neutral. If you really enjoyed the...
by FreakOnALeash | Jan 5, 2023 | Dog Training Blog, Guest Writer
Are you trying to find the best way to train your puppy? Although it is impossible to predict a puppy’s personality or behavior as an adult, there are things you can do to make your dog the best friend you’ve been longing for. We’ll look at five methods people use to...