Let me define my meaning of working breed, because I’m not talking about just the typical CKC classification of working breeds. I’m talking about dogs that truly work, need a job, or are very high drive. This will include most terriers, the ckc working group, some hounds, some mastiff types, some herding breeds, field bredContinue reading “So You Want A Working Breed?”
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Amazingly Awesome Crazy Puppy Antics
I really wish I had a paparazzi film crew that would follow me around and get those darn moments I miss, on film. It’s too hard to video and deal with a crazy puppy, plus another dog all at the same time, so you will have to bear with my colourful re-enactment by the writtenContinue reading “Amazingly Awesome Crazy Puppy Antics”
What Is Rally Obedience?
Rally Obedience is a fun, encouraging and welcoming dog sport that is sort of like a cross between Obedience and Agility. Instead of a judge telling you your next move, Rally, for short, consists of a course, with stations, not unlike a numbered agility course. You are required to heel the course and perform allContinue reading “What Is Rally Obedience?”
Dog and Puppy Training in Milton
First I would like to say a warm welcome back to all of our current and coming Smart Dogs Canine Training students! Thanks for hanging in over the lockdown, and we hope everyone is well. We are back on schedule with classes and privates, and I thought I would just remind everyone what is available.Continue reading “Dog and Puppy Training in Milton”
Follow The Lure
A fun, easy and enjoyable way to teach puppies how to learn is to introduce them to following a food lure. Food is by far, the easiest way to teach new concepts to your puppy like sit, down, stay, place, heel etc. But puppies don’t all come knowing how to follow that lure, or even,Continue reading “Follow The Lure”
Occupy Your Puppy
We love these treat dispensing balls for some entertainment. You can use treats or feed a meal with them. They provide mental as well as physical stimulation, teaching your puppy problem solving skills, how to use their nose and can even entice picky dogs to eat. These are great, in addition to other exercise, duringContinue reading “Occupy Your Puppy”
Do Not Get A Puppy If …
My younger sister works in a vet clinic. They had someone (and I use that term very loosely) bring in a 16 week old puppy who was vomiting and would not eat. After examination, the doctor felt that there were “items” in the abdomen, so suspected that he ingested something that he shouldn’t have, andContinue reading “Do Not Get A Puppy If …”
Simple Exercises in Self Control for Puppies
A dog with self control is an easy dog to live with. A dog with self control doesn’t steal your belongings, doesn’t bark or whine for attention, doesn’t become a demanding mess and doesn’t require 24/7 supervision. However, puppies do not come fully programmed with self control. Of course some puppies are hardwired with moreContinue reading “Simple Exercises in Self Control for Puppies”
Puppy Equipment Help
We all need to teach our puppies to accept leashes, collars, jackets, harnesses and other items that we may have to incorporate into their daily routine. Often time people struggle with these because the puppy’s focus is on the equipment, fixating on it, and worrying about it. It can make leash training, collar introduction etc.Continue reading “Puppy Equipment Help”
Don’t Let Crazy Work
Crazy shouldn’t work ever for puppies … but it does. And why does it? Because we accidentally reward it. An example is a puppy gets excited, squirms and squeals in your arms, bites a bit and you put her down. This is what the puppy wanted, they wanted out of your restraint, therefore we rewardedContinue reading “Don’t Let Crazy Work”
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