by Dee Hoult | May 21, 2018 | Dog Training
Dogs ending up in the shelter is a sad thing, indeed. As dog enthusiasts and lovers, our hearts go out to them, but we know we can’t adopt every dog that lands behind bars. However, there are other ways that the community can help. Two main reasons why dogs...
by Dee Hoult | Apr 27, 2018 | Dog Training
Everyone wants a social and lovable canine companion, but just like people, dogs don’t have the desire to be social all the time. Even those who enjoy being around people need time to decompress. Sometimes this can be hard to catch, as there are dogs that are...
by Dee Hoult | Apr 20, 2018 | Dog Training
Applause Your Paws started in 2006 as one woman’s dream to combine her skills in business with her passion for dogs. After working out of her apartment, driving to people’s houses, and hosting group classes in the middle of a parking lot, Dee Hoult hired a...
by Dee Hoult | Apr 3, 2018 | Dog Training
Trainers continually mention the importance of socializing your puppy at a young age. It’s consistently suggested that at each life stage you’re introducing your puppy to new dogs and people so that when adulthood arrives your dog is well-rounded and a...
by Dee Hoult | Jan 17, 2018 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
The vast majority of people are under the impression that when they first get their puppy they need to wait until the dog is nearing 6 months to begin training. However, dogs can learn concepts like basic obedience through clicker training as early as four weeks old....
by Dee Hoult | Jan 15, 2018 | Dog Training
Dogs are amazing companions, but not every breed is suited to every household, and unfortunately cuteness isn’t going to give your puppy a free pass forever. Picking the right breed or breed mix (if you’re rescuing) for your home is definitely something to...