by Brittni Heywood | Feb 21, 2024 | Behavior, Canine fitness, Outlet, Skills, Training
Beyond the Leash: Meeting Your Dog’s Needs Beyond Traditional Walks Hey fellow pup people! While strolls around the block are fantastic (sometimes), there’s a whole world of possibilities beyond the leash to keep our furry friends thriving. Dogs, just like...
by Brittni Heywood | Jan 1, 2024 | Behavior, Canine fitness, Outlet
Knowing When to Paws: Understanding When It’s Best Not to Walk Your Dog (and it’s okay) While regular walks are generally beneficial for dogs, there are circumstances when walking may not be appropriate. Here are some common reasons why you might choose not to...
by Brittni Heywood | Jul 7, 2022 | Behavior, Skills, Socializing, Training
Crate Training Make sure puppy or dog has had Exercise, Enrichment, food, and has pottied also start with a tired, satisfied pup. Blanket over the crate Soothing music Chewies and toys Snuffle mat Action for moments of Desperation: What do you think your pup might...
by Brittni Heywood | Jul 7, 2022 | Behavior, Skills
Teaching your dog to “check in” with you Start practicing in a non distracting environment Watch your dog, without talking or saying anything to your dog as soon as your dog orients toward you or looks at you – mark/treat Verbally praise your dog and...
by Brittni Heywood | Jul 7, 2022 | Behavior, Skills
Teaching a Nose to Hand Target aka: Touch Hand targets are useful behavior for so many reasons, leash walking when we need our dogs to change directions, move around, stay close and you can use to reset when your dog moves ahead, end of a recall, when other people...
by Brittni Heywood | Jul 7, 2022 | Behavior, Training
Teaching your Dog “Place” Teach your dog they have a place and to go and relax is the final behavior. Take this anywhere you go or just hang out at home using it. To start and help your dog understand this behavior and that the mat is part of the exercise,...
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