Dog Training Articles
If your dog seems to rule the house, tells you what to do and when or always has his own agenda then it’s quite possible the dog suffers from a sense of entitlement. Humans can encourage this behaviour in many ways. Dogs need and like a sense of leadership, routine and structure. It removes excess […]
1. Where should you look to find a good trainer? Answer: Best place is through referrals, previous clients, friends, family, your vet, your pet store, SPCA or rescue organization. Other places would be to search on line in your area. When searching on line, be sure to look up reviews, testimonials and get a feeling […]
Play it cool! Now that it’s summer please keep in mind that keeping your dog cool is very important and can be life threatening if they get too over heated. Dogs don’t typically sweat like humans. Our entire surface (skin) “breaths” or sweats to keep us cool. Dogs on the other hand, do not sweat […]
Using patience can be the best method when teaching your dog to be responsive for the best outcome! Lots of people think training their dog to be obedient or well behaved means constant drills, repetition, being stern, stubborn and authoritative. This is not necessarily the most productive, successful or enjoyable way to get results. Near […]
#1 The untrained dog: Has no guidance or leadership when faced with an uncomfortable situation. #2 A fearful dog: Flight or fight is a natural survival instinct and when faced with a stressful or nerve racking encounter. The dog needs a leader to make them feel secure and confident that you can step up and […]
Teach them to respect a dog’s space Children are naturally drawn to animals, particularly dogs, because they’re cute and furry. However, children don’t understand that it’s not a good idea to run right up to a strange dog, which is how a lot of bites happen. They often also don’t understand that most dogs don’t like having their […]
Taking responsibility is the biggest key to success! The most important thing we can do is to take responsibility for our own dogs. This means training and socializing them properly, so that they get along with other dogs and people. Whether it’s the first day you bring home a puppy or you adopt a rescue dog, […]
Have you ever noticed that when we are frustrated, Anxious, nervous, fearful, defensive, angry or our emotional state is elevated in any way, how that can effect our dogs behaviour and responses to situations or events. When we practice being calm, assertive and confident, our dogs will feel more secure, trusting and less reactive in […]
With the dark Ottawa winter months ahead and the change in daylight savings we get a lot less daylight to walk our furry family. Once daylight savings kicks in, it seems to be much darker both before and after work these days. This time of year and throughout the winter, it’s a great idea to […]