by Dee Hoult | Aug 2, 2018 | Dog Training
Within the canine community we have our single dog people, who only ever want one dog at a time no matter what, and we have our multi-dog people…I don’t think the latter requires an explanation. Some of us like having a pack around. An important thing to...
by Dee Hoult | Jul 25, 2018 | Dog Training
In the beginning, we observed service animals as dogs that aided in mobility, guided the blind, or alerted the deaf. There were even a standard set of breeds that you consistently saw, that were bred within programs. These dogs went out to their prospective owners...
by Dee Hoult | Jun 26, 2018 | Dog Training
Quite frequently in dog training I come across owners who are so determined to get to the end that they begin forgetting where they started. They can’t remember the dog that didn’t know how to sit, or the one that couldn’t walk out of the front door...
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 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 | 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....