by The Life of Riley | Dog Communication, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Adolescent Dogs? It is widely accepted that adolescence in humans is a period of change that prompts big feelings, lots of uncertainty, independence, and at times, confusion. For people that live with human adolescents, much grace is needed to endure this period of...
by The Life of Riley | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Does your dog respond in ways that seem irrational or inappropriate to you at times? Reactivity or aggression is a very common reason for dog owners to reach out for help from dog trainers like me. Most often, there is a very good reason for the dog’s response,...
by The Life of Riley | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
The Importance of Choosing the Right Dog Trainer! You love your dog and desire to create the most loving and mutually beneficial relationship possible with your beloved furry companion. In order to do that, the type of education and training you provide for your dog...
by The Life of Riley | Dog Fitness, Pet Health, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Does your dog stay physically active? We love our dogs and want them to live long and healthy lives. Providing physical activities to your dog’s daily life and keeping your dog active provides tremendous benefits, keeping it mentally engaged and physically fit....
by The Life of Riley | Dog Socialization, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Training Products
Taking our dogs to a dog park to run free and play with other dogs off-leash seems to be an ideal way to help enrich our dog’s lives so they can be their happiest. After all, dogs are social animals that love to play, and they have lots of energy they need to burn...
by The Life of Riley | Dog Socialization, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training
In prior posts I’ve highlighted four areas to focus on with your new puppy in the first few months of its life to help it grow into a happy and emotionally stable dog in our chaotic human world (So you got a puppy?). The first and one of the most critical but...
