Puppy Training | The Life of Riley

Why is Puppy Socialization So Important?

by Wendy Taylor | Jan 26, 2022 | 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...

Sniffing – Dogs Need It to be Happy!

by Wendy Taylor | Jun 2, 2021 | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training, Shelter Dogs

Sniffing Brings us Joy! A Reflection from Riley Yay, it’s warm again and I love to walk in warm weather. My mom walks dogs every day for other people. Recently she had a request that did not make any sense to me – the owner of a dog she walks asked her not to...

Is Independence Day a Nightmare for your Dog or Cat?

by Wendy Taylor | Jul 3, 2020 | Cats, Dog Communication, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training, Shelter Dogs

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 an array of booming fireworks. Many of...

What Is My Dog Saying?

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...

So you got a new puppy?

by Wendy Taylor | Nov 7, 2018 | Dog Socialization, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Socialization, Puppy Training, Training Products

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...

Is Crate Training Good for Your Dog?

by Wendy Taylor | Jun 1, 2018 | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training, Training Products

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...