There is a trend occurring right now to take your dog everywhere with you. Dogs on patios, dogs in stores, dogs at events where they would never have been included prior, dogs in places they would have never been allow before. For some training and socialization at certain points and in certain places I thinkContinue reading “Dogs Everywhere?”
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Four Simple Things You Can Implement to Change Your Dogs Behaviour
If you are having issues with your dog I implore you to try the below. Most problems that I see arise are due to “over doing” attention with dogs. This can be constant talking to, always physically on them, always thinking they need entertainment, constantly looking at them, worrying about them, providing them with entertainmentContinue reading “Four Simple Things You Can Implement to Change Your Dogs Behaviour”
Being Fun and Creative is Under-Rated
Of course I am aware of the more serious situations that can occur when dealing with dogs, however, if everything is about being serious, being perfect and not screwing up, training becomes another chore on the list rather than a time you can spend bonding. With a solid bond anything is possible. Seeking perfection inContinue reading “Being Fun and Creative is Under-Rated”
The Less You Know …
I was watching a couple podcasts with Michael Ellis the other day and something that he said struck me. Before I get into that, if you do not know who Michael Ellis is, I implore you to look him up. He is one of the best, most knowledgeable, down to earth and humble trainers outContinue reading “The Less You Know …”
The Things You Can’t Train For
It started as a good morning. A nice walk, a little noisy. Kids were out for recess, they were using machinery in the field, of which sounded like it was constantly backing up for 20 minutes, a few dogs out, a few walkers, fairly normal Monday morning. The skies were a little overcast, and theContinue reading “The Things You Can’t Train For”
Center or Middle Position
Let’s talk the “centre” position, or “middle” if you will. Though it may look more like a party trick, this can be an extremely useful skill for dogs when faced with crowded or tight situations where it’s best to maintain control. I had this dog (see pug) in a full elevator, like full full. SheContinue reading “Center or Middle Position”
Play With Your Dog
Play can be such a game changer for you and your dog. Play builds bonds, play builds drive, play builds desire and play builds focus. Play can be used as a multifaceted reward. It doesn’t always have to include a toy, it can just include you and some running and bouncing back and forth. DogsContinue reading “Play With Your Dog”
Dog Classes Coming Up In Milton
A couple classes coming up with some available spots for the Spring! Smart Dogs Intro to Rally Skillz: Sundays at 1:30pm starting in May – 4 One Hour Sessions – $180 plus HST Open to all dogs that have some basic knowledge of training (sit, down, stay, recall), for puppies and dogs 16 weeks andContinue reading “Dog Classes Coming Up In Milton”
Fun Way To Proof Stays
This game of proofing stays is super fun for your dog. It can be done indoors or out, on or off leash depending on your dogs skills, and you can either use food or a tossed toy. We want to make sure that the dog understands stay before we start this game. Here are someContinue reading “Fun Way To Proof Stays”
We Need To Talk
Those are dreaded words, aren’t they? Don’t worry, I’m not breaking up with you, but we need to have a discussion about control and etiquette. Over the past couple days I’ve run into a few situations where I could only shake my head and try to be “nice”. Two involved dogs, and two involved kids.Continue reading “We Need To Talk”
Smart Dogs Canine Training Milton 