by Dee Hoult | Feb 1, 2017 | Dog Training
Step 1: Use a small dab of peanut butter or cream cheese on your cheek to encourage your dog to lick your face. Have a handful of your dog’s favorite treats nearby. Step 2: With your dog in a sitting position in front of you, lean in to your dog, offering your cheek....
by Dee Hoult | Mar 4, 2016 | Dog Training
Article by Dee Hoult Whether you’re interested in adding a purebred from a reputable breeder to your family or looking to rescue a shelter pet, I’m here to tell you that what you see during puppyhood is what you get. A human-canine mismatch has little to do with the...
by Dee Hoult | Aug 24, 2015 | Dog Training
Just because I’m a professional dog trainer doesn’t mean I never make training mistakes. I’m a dog trainer, not a super human. Thousands of dogs later sometimes even I still set criteria too high for a dog to be successful. Yet, being able to quickly...
by Dee Hoult | Oct 3, 2014 | Dog Training
Happy National Walk Your Dog Week! This first week of October should be a reminder that walking your dog is an essential part of having a well-behaved dog. One thing our professional dog trainers frequently remind our clients is that a tired dog is a happy dog!...
by Dee Hoult | Apr 12, 2014 | Dog Training
I wanted to introduce you to Dixie, a 2year old Black Labrador Mix whom we were lucky enough to get to know at Miami Dade Animal Services (MDAS). There are so many gorgeous, smart, and great tempermented dogs that are destroyed at MDAS everyday simply because there...
by Dee Hoult | Apr 10, 2014 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
There is an age old argument about puppy training classes between dog trainers and veterinarians. I am blessed that most vets in Miami agree that you absolutely cannot wait until a puppy is fully vaccinated to start the socialization process. The critical window for...
