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 | Feb 7, 2024 | Canine fitness, Outlet, Skills, Training
As a certified professional canine fitness instructor, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the transformative effects that a well-designed fitness regimen can have on our furry companions. Just like humans, dogs thrive when they are physically active, and the...
by Brittni Heywood | Jun 14, 2023 | Outlet, Skills, Uncategorized
All dogs can benefit from swimming, no matter age or breed. Yes, some breeds like the water better than others but once they get comfortable around it, you can’t keep most of them out of it. Here’s a list of 5 that are great for the dog and the humans! Physical...
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...
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