puppies

Training a Dog to Come - Foundational Recall Principles

Training your dog to come when called is one of the most important things you can do for your best friend; in fact, it can save his life. But if you want your dog to come to you in a heavily distracting environment, particularly if he would rather be doing something else, it is important to establish a strong training foundation.

Here are some important considerations for building that foundation:

Group Classes, Private Lessons, or Board and Train - Part One

Clients often ask about the best venue for training their dogs. There are three basic options: group classes, private lessons, and board and train services. Each has its benefits and drawbacks. There are five considerations when making your decision: your goals, your dog's needs, effectiveness, convenience and pricing. Below are my thoughts on each training venue.

This article covers:

Group Classes

Fight-Play, Bite Inhibition and Proper Socialization

I had the opportunity to observe a puppy play session following a dog training course yesterday in Denver, Colorado, and noticed something I thought worthy of mention.

Two of the puppies, a 4-month-old Cockapoo and a very young German Shepherd, were roughhousing, and the Cockapoo let out a yelp.