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Things To Look For in a Professional Edmonton Dog Trainer
We have all seen TV shows where a dog trainer may use different techniques to control a dog. These techniques are labelled as “training.” Sometimes these television personalities have no education, promote punishment, and salacious television in the name of ratings...
Ways Our Edmonton Dogs Communicate With Us
Every moment our dog's eyes are open, they are learning and communicating. Dogs are brilliant animals. They communicate with us without speaking and share our same emotions, often to a much higher level of intensity. Whether you have a new puppy or a well-established...
Puppy Socialization: Do We Really Have It Right?
We have all heard about the window of opportunity for puppy socialization that ends at about 14-15 weeks. Does this mean that this critical door slams shut at 14 or 15 weeks of age? Of course not. It tells us that during this time in a puppy's development, they are...
Why You Should Adopt An Edmonton Cat
Some would argue that dogs are more popular than cats. A lot of people own dogs as pets in their households, especially after the pandemic hit. A lot of people needed companionship, and pets required homes. It was a win-win! Multi pet households often contain one...
Understanding Threshold Dog Training
Thresholds in dog training. What are they? How are they established? Why are they so important? Think of something that you are afraid of. It could be heights, snakes, spiders, or even dogs! Let's say you are standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon. You are in...
Dog Owner & Trainer Communication: An Important Factor For Successful Dog Training
Dog owner and trainer communication MUST be a two-way street. No detours, road closures, or dead ends. When trainers provide both group classes and private sessions, you must always keep them in the loop while training progresses. In order to make dog training...
How To Help Rescue Dogs With PTSD
Many people have heard the term bunkering as it relates to people with post-traumatic stress disorder. "Going to the bunker" is often associated with PTSD related to the military or other high-stress service jobs. Dogs can feel the same stress levels that we...
How Dog Owners Help With Desensitization
If training is the polish to bring out your dogs’ inner brilliance, where does comfort fit into the equation when desensitizing and counterconditioning your dogs? Some dogs are just naturally fearful of things. They can develop a phobia or anxiety based on past...