In addition to solid and functional obedience, crate training has to be one of the most valuable skills our dogs can have. Before we go any farther, let's get one thing out of the way right now - crate training your dog is not cruel,...
Our spring and fall snake avoidance clinics were such a success that we are going to be doing it all again on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Believe it or not, the warmer is quickly approaching and we all know what that means in Central Texas - snakes! We...
I was recently chatting with a potential client during a consultation and evaluation when he stated that his previous trainer had suggested using an emergency recall word. Not knowing exactly what he was referring to, I asked him to clarify. It turns out that the...
In this case, we are referring to a redirection as a release of frustration onto a target that is not the cause of said frustration. Here are a few examples: A human is walking Dogs A and B down the street when they see Dog...
The term "certified dog trainer" is often used and thrown around on various dog training websites. To the untrained eye, of course you are going to hire or interview a certified dog trainer as it sounds impressive. However, if you are a frequent reader of...
Containment phobia in dogs is the fear of being confined to one area and goes way beyond just not being good in a crate. The size of that area differs from dog to dog but can be anything from a crate to a bedroom, to...
Everyone has their own preference when it comes to crates. Out of all of the different styles of crates available, most people favor either the wire or the plastic ones, but which one is better? Let's discuss how each type of crate typically holds up...
Many of you know that we use our Facebook and Twitter accounts to post a lot of photos of our clients and their dogs. It takes a keen eye to notice, but you may have seen several of the dogs in our photos were licking...
So, you and the family have been thinking about getting a second dog for some time now. You've been looking at different breeds and/or available rescues, maybe you've even considered getting two puppies from the same litter. Options have been weighed, discussions have been made...