The Truth About Positive Reinforcement Training
January 10, 2012 |Blog|Most professional dog trainers either fall into two categories; the positive reinforcement camp and the correction or compulsion camp. In my experience, few trainers see the value in other camp. The fact of the matter is, both methods have merit and do work. Positive reinforcement training methods are the best way to teach a dog [...]
Read More »Why I Hate Harnesses
November 1, 2011 |Blog|In my opinion, harnesses should only be used with small dogs who have a higher risk of trachea damage. I disagree with using harnesses on larger dogs because the harness restricts the dog’s ability to pull. So, if the harness limits the ability for a dog to pull, then why do I hate them? Well, [...]
Read More »how to Teach Sit
September 23, 2011 |Blog|, |Dog Training|Sit is one of the easiest commands to teach and is the foundation for many more advanced commands like heel. To teach a dog to sit, I usually use a food treat to lure the dog into position. To lure a dog into sit, I give the dog a few treat rewards to ensure that [...]
Read More »Sit: The Most Important Command
September 23, 2011 |Blog|Many dog owners and trainers would argue that the recall is the most important command a dog can know. While I believe the recall is very important, I feel that sit is more so. There are many reasons that sit is so valuable. First, I may not want my dog to return to me if [...]
Read More »9/9/11
September 9, 2011 |Blog|Good Morning! I just wanted to give you all an update on the facility. We are ready to reopen and in celebration, we are offering a month of doggie daycare for just $300.00. This is a substantially lower than anywhere else in Charlotte. Keep in mind that our program is very different from other doggie daycares in that we [...]
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New Puppy Tips
August 2, 2010 |Blog|A few Puppy Tips… Food The best food depends on breed and size. Of course you’re going to need to get them puppy food. Something that’s smaller sized and formulated for a growing puppy. To help build strong muscles and keep them healthy. You want to start them on a good diet and feeding routine. [...]
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Teaching your dog to walk on a leash
August 2, 2010 |Blog|Quick Tips To Leash Train Your Dog Never yell at or strike your dog while training. Be patient. Scaring the dog does not help. A retractable leash is not suggested. Reward your dog for good behavior. Let them know when they are doing something to please you. Either with praise or with a treat. Be [...]
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Chew Toys
August 2, 2010 |Blog|Chew Toys Remember, what you are buying is something for your pet to chew up. Don’t buy something with a lot of strings; it can get caught in the intestine. Make sure it’s large enough that your dog can’t swallow Something that is durable and will last. Some chew toys can have treats placed inside [...]
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Is it better to buy a puppy or adopt?
August 2, 2010 |Blog|Buying a puppy or adopting a dog… There are some questions you should ask yourself before taking on the responsibility of getting a puppy or adopting a dog. First of all, have you really thought this through? Are you in a situation to provide the pet with a good, loving home? Do you want to [...]
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