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Top 5 Questions New Puppy Owners Have
You did all the research, you asked all the questions, and yet, you still have more questions. A new puppy is a lot of work, things are ever changing, and you will have more questions as they grow! Let us help you address some of the most common questions we get as puppy professionals.
4 Tips for your dog this Holiday season
The holidays are upon us which often means decorations, celebrations, extra deliveries, and visitors. This can be overwhelming for not just us, but the dogs too. Our dogs don’t understand what the holidays are, but they can pick up when we are stressed, which in turn...
New Puppy Must Haves
When preparing to introduce a puppy into the family, there are a million things for you to purchase, but do you know what you need and what is not necessary? We will be going through my top 5 puppy must-haves for those beginning stages of puppyhood!1. The CrateFirst...
Why we teach wait and stay
Learn why we teach wait and stay, and why you should too! Usually when working with pet parents most don’t know or see a difference between the two cues stay and wait. When utilized and practiced correctly and with different rules, you can utilize both for different...
How to prevent dog behavior problems
If you have a new puppy resting at your feet, you have a very special opportunity. You can work toward preventing common dog behavioral problems before they even start. Believe me, it is much easier to prevent dog problems than to try to fix them. Puppies are like...
What is puppy socialization?
Your friends and veterinarian have probably told you the importance of puppy socialization. The reason dog experts promote early socialization is because a lack of good experiences in a puppy’s early development can lead to big problems such as aggression toward...
Best of the Best: South Florida’s Best Dog Training Company
The Florida Villager Magazine had its Reader’s Choice Awards and voted Applause Your Paws Dog Training as the best dog training company of 2022.
Three dog training cues to get you started
Overwhelmed by all the dog training behaviors you want to teach your dog? How do you choose? Here are three great training behaviors to start with to teach manners.
Neighborhood Favorite for 2021 & 2022
AYP has received so many recommendations that we earned the award of Neighborhood Favorites for dog training services two years in a row! Thank you!
Different types of walks and why they’re important for your dog/puppies development
As a dog trainer, I’m commonly asked, “should I let my dog sniff on walks?” Learn about why you should and shouldn’t allow them to sniff around!
Tool Highlight: The Sidekick Leash
If you’ve been at our facility or seen our social media lately, you’ll see how much we love this tool! Not only is it simple to use as a slip lead but it also works as a head halter. While no tool will cause a 100% change in dog behavior once it's on, the sidekick...
Applause Your Paws Founder Dee Hoult featured on CanvasRebel
We're excited to have our very own Dee Hoult, featured on the popular CanvasRebel portal. Dee shares her story about how her first boss, back when she was 14, shaped her own way as the owner of a thriving business helping dogs, their families, and the entire...
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