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Navigating the world with a reactive dog can be challenging, but with the right approach and understanding, you can help your furry friend lead a more peaceful and content life. What is a Reactive Dog? A reactive dog is one that exhibits aggressive or fearful behavior towards people, other dogs, or specific stimuli. This behavior…
Finding peace and harmony! Walking your dog is a crucial part of their daily routine—it provides physical exercise, mental stimulation, and an opportunity for social interaction. But if you have more than one dog, you may find yourself asking a common question: Is it better to walk dogs together or separately? In this guide, we’ll…
Walking your dog isn’t just about giving them the physical exercise they need. It’s also a perfect opportunity to reinforce training and strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend. In this blog post, we’ll explore how incorporating training into your daily walks can lead to a well-behaved and happy dog. Why Use Walks…
Going for a walk should be a pleasant experience for both you and your dog. However, it can become stressful if your dog is constantly distracted by other dogs, squirrels, or even dropped food. Training your dog to ignore these distractions is not only possible but also highly rewarding. Here, we’ll cover effective techniques and…
Walking your dog can be a delightful experience, but it becomes a challenge when your furry friend insists on pulling you every which way. Let’s face it — a dog that pulls can turn a peaceful stroll into a stressful ordeal. The good news is, with the right techniques and equipment, you can teach your…
Challenge, Patience, and the Power of Repetition Welcome back to our intensive service dog training program. Today, we are zooming in on Day 11. It’s a crucial stage where we come face-to-face with one of the most important aspects of training—a dog’s ability to generalize commands. Training a dog is not just about teaching them…
The foundation of any disciplined, well-behaved service dog is in the mastering of basic commands, and “SIT” is often the keystone of canine instruction. On Day 10 of our Service Dog Training, we focus on this essential skill, perfecting it with each furry student. Through persistence and patience, we’ve seen remarkable strides in our dogs,…
Training a service dog is a rewarding yet intricate process that involves patience, consistency, and sometimes, a bit of ingenuity. One engaging approach to service dog training is an activity called the Blanket Game. This game is not only enjoyable for your dog. But also reinforces key skills that are crucial for a service dog’s…
Introduction to Service Dog Training and Its Life-Changing Impact Service dogs are extraordinary animals trained to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities, providing not just assistance but also companionship, independence, and security. The initial training that these dogs undergo lays the foundation for their future effectiveness. However, the real magic in a service dog’s…
Navigating the intricate labyrinth of service dog training is much like conducting an orchestra; every cue, every gesture, and every reward is a note contributing to the symphony of guidance and discipline. The past two days have been instrumental in fine-tuning one such piece—the art of duration. The Bedrock of Behavior: The Blanket Game On…