by Wendy Taylor | Jul 3, 2019 | Cats, Dog Communication, Dog Socialization, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Socialization, Puppy Training, Shelter Dogs
It’s not fun for everyone The 4th of July is a fun time to celebrate our freedom with friends and family while enjoying outdoor activities at picnics and festivals. One of the most anticipated events on the 4th of July is the evening festivities ending in...
by Wendy Taylor | Feb 21, 2019 | Dog Communication, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training
How Dogs Communicate Dogs communicate through their body language. With various body signals, facial expressions, and physical postures, dogs communicate how they are feeling in order to create positive interactions with each other and avoid potential conflict. Dogs...
by Wendy Taylor | Nov 7, 2018 | Dog Socialization, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Socialization, Puppy Training
Will life with your new puppy be all Unicorns & Rainbows? A new puppy is such an exciting experience! When considering adding a puppy to their household, most people visualize games of chase, soft cuddles, companionship, romps in the woods, strolls in the...
by Wendy Taylor | Jun 1, 2018 | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training
I used to feel conflicted about using a crate for my dog. After all, we want our dogs to be happy, and giving our dogs freedom to go and do and be dogs brings them happiness, doesn’t it? Here is what I have learned about the benefits of teaching your dog to love its...
by Wendy Taylor | Apr 10, 2018 | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Prong Collars… There really is a better way to handle your dog. Yes, even the big, powerful, forever-playful dogs. “Aversive techniques can elicit an aggressive response in dogs because they can increase the fear and arousal in the dog, especially in those that...
by Wendy Taylor | Dec 22, 2017 | Dog Communication, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
The holidays are a time of reflection and hope. Reflection on the year that is almost over, our successes and our failures. What we learned and how we grew. Hope for the future, what we wish to achieve, whether on a grand scale to change the world, or a smaller scale...