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What does it mean for your dog to be a Canine Good Citizen?
Your dog knows some basic obedience and you're always telling your friends and family how well behaved your dog is... did you know you can certify your dog and have them prove they're a good boy/girl by earning their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) credential? The exam is...
Why Puppy Owners are Underutilizing the Crate for Effective Dog Training – Dog Trainer Miami
I recently hosted an online live course for puppy problem solving where I talked to Miami puppy parents about how to stop unwanted biting, nipping, chewing, and attention-seeking behaviors. I let them in on a dog training secret that the crate can be used for...
Yes, you can pet my puppy!
My dog-savvy four year old son is sitting next to me on a park bench finishing his ice cream cone when he notices a couple walking towards us. The man is walking a well mannered, calm leashed black and white adult dog, the woman carrying what looks to be a three to...
Coping with Fearful Adolescent Dogs
Many dogs who were acquired during the beginning of the pandemic are now adolescent dogs or slightly over a year old. Working with under-socialized, fearful and nervous dogs is nothing new to professional dog trainers like myself, yet seeing this many come through our...
Calmness Mastered: Capturing the Desired Behavior
“I want my dog to be calm…” a phrase often heard by professionals in the pet industry. We all know this dog. Biscuit is on their second walk of the day, which was followed by a session of ball and frisbee in the yard, two rigorous rounds of tug o’ war, and a rousing...
Walk it Out
One of the biggest client complaints is their dog pulling on the leash. Before we get into different ways to combat this unpleasant behavior, the first thing to remember is...It isn't the dog's fault. Being quadrupeds by nature, dogs walk faster than us and also want...
Your Dog’s Drive Isn’t About Its Energy Level
It is standard within the dog world to interchangeably use drive as a term for dogs that are energetic. However, drive isn't about the energy level of the dog, it's about the desire to respond to a reinforcer. There are plenty of medium to low energy dogs that are...
Let’s Cook for Them!
It's National Cook for Your Pet Day! Not a bad way to start off November as cooking for your pet can actually be very healthy. Since we cater to dogs, the recipe below will primarily for your canine companions. Feel free to remove any vegetables, however, to use it...
Practice Makes Progress
As dog owners, the idea of training reads as having a definitive end point. Once the dog is trained there is nothing else to do and we can all live a happy life. However, just as a person never stops learning as they grow, animals continue to mature and have new...
Beat the Boredom
With times as they are, we are all trying to give our dogs a more enriching life. Human interaction is absolutely wonderful for animals, but they also need to understand the benefits of entertaining themselves when we can’t be around. In honor of National Anti-Boredom...
The Rescue Remedy
On National Rescue Dog Day we can't help expressing our appreciation to all the rescue parents out there. Not to mention, since we began quarantine, rescue dogs have begun to play an active role in many families. To honor those lives that have been saved we would like...
Manner’s Maintenance
Have you done a Board and Train program with us? Or perhaps you have done 20 hours of Daycamp? If you're interested in practicing your dog's newfound skills with the assistance of a trainer, we have a Manner's Maintenance group class every weekend now.This class helps...
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