What gets rewarded, gets repeated. So the next question is, what can you use to reward your dog?! And what if your dog isn't really food motivated, then what? Luckily, each of our dog's have their own "currencies". For some dogs, it is treats, while for others it may be a ball for fetch. The...

Imagine a walk where your arm doesn’t constantly feel like it’s going to be ripped out of its socket. Ahh we can dream. Walking our dog doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be enjoyable! With proper training (and PATIENCE on our part) we can help our dog to understand that it is actually...

It can be really embarrassing when your dog jumps up on people while out on walks or with visitors in your home. Teaching your dog to greet guests politely is all about practicing before the situation occurs! In this episode, we sat down with Holly Ovington (certified dog trainer) to discuss ways you can teach...

In this article, we're going to dive into how to use a clicker to train a dog. We will also discuss some benefits, drawbacks, and alternatives to using a clicker! And we were super lucky to have Holly Ovington join us to teach us all about clicker training for dogs! Let's get right into it....

If you’ve been part of our community for a while, you probably know that we’re big fans of positive reinforcement dog training, but if you’re new… well, we’re big fans of positive reinforcement dog training. For new pup parents, or those new to reinforcements, we wanted to give you a guide for the best way...

There’s nothing more exciting than adding a new member to your family -- especially one with paws, a tail, and a little wet nose. Getting a new puppy is exciting for the whole family. But, it also takes time and dedication to train your new puppy -- and that responsibility should be shared by the...

When we bring a new puppy or dog into our family, one of the first things we want to do is show them off to everyone! Besides blowing up everyone’s Instagram feeds, we want them to meet all our closest friends and family. We know you’re excited, but you need to be patient! There’s a...

Feeling fa-la-la-la festive this time of year? Whether you are decorating the Christmas tree, lighting candles on the Menorah, or wrapping presents for family, friends, and neighbors, tis' the season to spread some Holiday cheer. But there are some things that can put a damper on the festivities... *insert very cute but sometimes very mischievious...

Have you noticed how your dog may listen to your cues while at home, but fails to do so in a new environment? We sat down with Richard Gonzalez (certified dog trainer) to discuss why it can be SO difficult for our dogs to understand behaviors in new environments. The process of overcoming this is...

Wondering how long you should train your dog each day? In this episode, we sat down with Holly (certified trainer) to discuss how long you should be training your puppy every day (hint... it's not what you're expecting). Remember, short bursts of training are often better than long, drawn-out sessions! Let’s get into it! INTRODUCTION...