The #1 concern of our clients whose dogs attend our center is that their dogs will not come when called. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry- it can be an easy fix to get things back on track! The first thing to ask yourself is whether or not the word ‘come’ has been poisoned by …
I think many of us are reminiscing about places we have visited, longing to be able to travel and have more adventures again. As a Phoenix native, I have been dreaming of spending time on a beach, packing up the pups, having fun digging in the sand, splashing in the water and relaxing. This made …
Obedience is defined as: the state or quality of being obedient. In dog world, obedience training consists of teaching a dog to obey commands to show good behavior. This may consist of things like sitting and lying down on command, or coming when called. This is all fine and good and is important if you …
Originally written by E. Foley, www.foleysdogtraining.com We have all seen the funny videos and animated GIFs on the internet of dogs doing crazy things (or crazy things happening around and to dogs). Dogs and children. Dogs and adults. Dogs and cats. Dogs and the vacuum cleaner. We pass these “funny” or “adorable” pictures and videos …
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To enrich is to add greater value or significance to something. Enrichment for dogs can be anything that provides mental or physical stimulation for them. Providing this enrichment is important because it can help a dog learn to focus, develop impulse control and overall confidence. It also reduces stress and boredom which can lead to …
