Shopping for someone who's first born has four legs? Browse 75 unique, customizable or just plain essential dog mom gift ideas.As a dog mom myself, a gift for my dog is also a gift for me. However, there are also a few things I included on this list that I would never buy- but would LOVE as a
In this post, I'll help you sort through all the options to find the best dog treat pouch for you and your dog's needs! As a dog trainer, I've seen all sorts of shapes and designs of treat pouches. I used my pockets for years before I decided to invest in a treat pouch. I was finding treats in
Long leash training is a dog owner's favorite dog training lessons! You and your dog are going to LOVE how fun the long line is! Plus, you can start building the foundation for off-leash control. In this post, I'll share how to best use the long line to help your dog with exercise,
If your dog has been causing a lot of stress, you may be considering shock collar training. As a dog trainer, clients tell me all the time that they have, "tried a shock collar, and I don't like using it, but sometimes I have to." -or-"I only use the vibrate or the tone. I never use the
Ready to learn the best DIY Dog Enrichment Ideas? As a dog trainer (who also lives in western NY during the winter seasons), I've become pretty creative with some of the things I entertain my dog with. In this post, I'll share all of the things my dog and I have tried! DIY Dog
Browse some of the best gift for dog trainer in 2024! As a dog trainer myself, I've asked for a lot of dog trainer related things for Christmas this year. So I have been on the hunt for the best gift for dog trainer! No matter the reason you're looking for the dog trainer in your life,
As a dog trainer, I hear once a week that a dog owner is using the "shock collar beep sound" as a warning. This is common practice, but there are far more fair and efficient ways to use an electric collar. I even used to use a petsafe collar this way (I've since evolved since then). Now I teach
Should I get a puppy? Bringing a puppy into your life is one of the best decisions I ever made- but, it's not for everyone!If you're considering bringing home a puppy, you'll want to avoid these mistakes! These 7 tips could make all the difference in deciding whether you should get a puppy. In
When my dog turned two, she started turning into a leash reactive dog. I felt so overwhelmed with her. I had no idea what to do! 5 years later, I have done all the work myself to train my dog, and now she is able to help me train other dogs! It truly is a full circle experience. However, there
