Received a Puppy for Christmas? Our Advice on Welcoming Him Home
For many families throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth region, the magic of Christmas is made complete by the gift of a gorgeous new puppy. If you’re one of the lucky people who received a puppy for Christmas, our advice on welcoming him home will cover supplies, establishing a routine, and the best time to schedule training […]
How to Eliminate Excessive Barking in Dogs and Puppies
Barking is an entirely normal and expected behavior in dogs of all ages. Still, a dog that barks constantly is a nuisance to you and your neighbors and can be a sign of a dog that isn’t well-trained or is not getting its needs met in appropriate ways. Today, we’re discussing how to eliminate excessive […]
How to Teach Your Dog Behavior Around Children
DALLAS DOG OBEDIENCE SCHOOLS Living with a pet can be beneficial to children. Pets can enhance a child’s self-esteem, teach them responsibility and help them to learn empathy. However, children and dogs are not always going to automatically start off with a wonderful relationship. Parents must be willing to teach the dog and the child […]
Positive Reinforcement Training For Your Dog
TRAINING DOG IN DALLAS Dogs don’t care about money. They care about praise … and food. Positive reinforcement training uses praise and/or treats to reward your dog for doing something you want him to do. Because the reward makes him more likely to repeat the behavior, positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tools […]
How To Teach Your Dog Obedience Commands
DALLAS DOG TRAINING SCHOOLS We all know that some basic obedience training makes dogs more fun to be around. What many of us don’t know is that it has other, less obvious, benefits. Obedience training helps your dog see you as her leader, and it also gives her a mental workout–something that many canines need […]
7 Things That Are Breaking Your Dog’s Heart
DALLAS DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING 1. Rubbing Their Nose In It. Rewarding your dog for going potty outside is an integral first step to house training. A key part of house training your dog, however, is preventing indoor accidents from happening in the first place. Yelling at your dog, rubbing their nose in their mess, or […]
5 Common Puppy-Parenting Missteps You Can Easily Avoid
DOG BEHAVIOR SERVICES IN DALLAS 1. Jump Around Do not allow your dog to jump on guests, period. Even if you have a friend that insists “Oh it’s okay! I’m a dog person!” don’t allow your dog to jump up and greet them. Your pup doesn’t know the difference between a twenty-year-old who is a […]
3 Things That Unintentionally Hurt Your Dog
DOG REHABILITATION PROGRAM There are several things we as puppy parents unintentionally do that mess with our dogs’ emotions. No matter how hard we try in our effort to be perfect, some of our human ways can lead to one confused pup. And sending mixed signals to our pups will make them more likely to […]