Dog Training Tips

Useless Equipment: Why We Train Dogs Old School... ...Really, Really Old School

Do you need special equipment to train a dog? We don't, and here's why. ...more

Dog Tranining Tips

April 15, 2024•14 min read

How To Walk Your Puppy

Get ready to stop and smell the flowers. And the bushes. And the lawn. And those sticks. And that litter. And that dog pee. And... ...more

Dog Tranining Tips ,Puppies

February 01, 2024•4 min read

Let's Teach Dogs Instead of Training Them

We talk a lot about training dogs, but teaching them works so much better. ...more

Dog Tranining Tips ,Service Dogs &Dog psychology

October 10, 2023•10 min read

Classic pet dog training - yes, even the positive reinforcement kind - focuses on getting dogs to follow cues... but service dogs have to think for themselves, and really all dogs should be able to do... ...more

Dog Tranining Tips ,Service Dogs

September 14, 2023•9 min read

Let Certified Dogs Fly: An Open Letter to the Canadian Transportation Agency

A provincially certified service dog should never be denied air travel within Canada - so why is it happening so often? ...more

Dog Tranining Tips

February 28, 2022•6 min read

Bang! Why Your Dog Should Play Dead At The Vet

Play dead is the oldest trick in the book, and while it may be an oldie, it is most definitely a goodie. It is adorable, easy to teach, and furthermore, it is incredibly useful. ...more

Dog Tranining Tips

November 12, 2021•5 min read

Public Access For Service Dogs In Training

So you're training your puppy to be a service dog? Here's what you need to know about training in public spaces. ...more

Dog Tranining Tips ,Service Dogs

September 19, 2021•6 min read

Your Teenage Dog Isn't Being Stubborn. They're Metamorphosing.

Your dog's brain is like a butterfly -To explain, we'll have to delve into the neuroscience of adolescence and why it's a terrible time to work on obedience, but a great time to work on mindfulness an... ...more

Dog Tranining Tips ,Puppies

August 04, 2021•8 min read

Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and ESAs: ... These Are Not The Same Things.

What's the difference between a therapy dog, an emotional support dog, and a psychiatric service dog? You might be surprised. ...more

Dog Tranining Tips ,Service Dogs

July 03, 2021•4 min read

Don't Get An Autism Dog For Your Kid

The autism dog is the latest accessory for autistic kids. While we have some wonderful success stories among our clients, we have seen far more failures than successes. Here are six reasons why. ...more

Dog Tranining Tips ,Service Dogs &autism

August 01, 2020•11 min read

Don't Wait For Vaccines! Why Socialization Must Happen NOW.

When you have a new puppy, this one simple mistake can have deadly consequences. ...more

Dog Tranining Tips ,Puppies

September 02, 2019•9 min read

Is Walking Your Dog a Drag?

Is your dog walk a real drag? These 10 simple tricks will turn your walk around. Number 6 is a no-brainer. ...more

Dog Tranining Tips

April 05, 2019•12 min read

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