Whether it was one of your own dogs being the guilty party or another dog doing it to yours, we’ve all seen two dogs hump each other at some point. Yes, it’s embarrassing and obnoxious, and it’s not something you want to encourage, but what does it all mean? There are a lot of theories floating around out there [...]
Read More body language, dog park, training adviceLast year at this time we made a post about Improving Your Relationship with Your Dog. This year we thought that we would take a different approach and tell you how to ruin your dog. Although there are MANY more that could have been added to this list, here are just a few. Ignore Every [...]
Read More perspective, programs, puppy, training adviceIt’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone already, and what a year it was! Not only did we move into our new training center in Leander, but we started some new training programs like K9 Scent Games, Dine with your Dog, and a Puppy Board and Train Program, we held a contest to redesign [...]
Read More body language, events, facts, lists, local, programs, puppy, training adviceUPDATE 12/20/11: Westin has been adopted!! Thank you everyone who shared this post for helping to get Westin into a great home! For the past few weeks we have been fostering a 2 year old male Doberman Pinscher named Westin. During that time we have temperament tested him and spent a lot time watching how he interacts [...]
Read More local, sheltersEach year the Animal Control Poison Center receives a few hundred thousand calls relating to dogs consuming dangerous human foods, plants, and other poisons. While some dangerous items like pesticides, non-food items, human medications, and household cleaners are clearly hazardous to our dogs, some other items that are commonly found in our homes can also be harmful. While we are all aware of [...]
Read More facts, medical, training advice, vetAs most of you know, the place command is such an important skill to teach your dog. Not only is it extremely useful in a variety of situations like answering the doorbell, keeping your dog out of the kitchen during dinner, managing window barking, but it also teaches your dog to calm down! Take a [...]
Read More training adviceYou might be reading our dog training blog because you are currently involved in a training program or you are researching different training options for your dog. Either way, it’s important to figure out what you would like your dog to start doing, what things you want your dog to stop doing, and what you [...]
Read More body language, perspective, training adviceOne of our Austin dog training clients was nice enough to send over a link to an interesting article about different things to consider when selecting a dog to be your running buddy and/or using your current dog’s strengths to make your runs more enjoyable. I wanted to share the article with our readers because [...]
Read More lists, local, training adviceYour dog can come and go when he or she pleases, your dog can instantly “check out” any strange noise they hear, you never have to get off of the couch to let them out, and they don’t have to feel trapped inside while you are at work – sounds great!! Although most people may [...]
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