When training dogs, there are puzzle pieces to the entire behavior I as a Broward county professional dog trainer focus on during a dog training session. In the dog training profession, these puzzle pieces are called parameters. And within parameters are criteria, the standards of behavior the dog is to meet each step of the way on the training plan. Parameter puzzle pieces are comprised of such things as duration of a behavior, the distance the dog works away from the {Read More}
Fort Lauderdale Dog Training in the Bathtub
November 15, 2013 by
Dogs need to learn to like taking baths as much as learn to like their fur being brushed, nails being trimmed, or ears being cleaned. The training process to provide a dog with pleasant experiences being bathed will provide the dog parent with a dog who’ll give years of steady and calm participation at bath time. A Booster Bath is a back-saving bathtub dog parents can use for their dogs that can be set up outside or inside, if you {Read More}
Broward County Dog Training
November 14, 2013 by
Today I wanted to share a cute comic as so many of us take our role as dog parents seriously, as well we should. Bringing up a dog, whether a dog that’s a rescue and already into adulthood and may not have had dog training or enough dog training prior to his adoption, or a puppy, or even a senior, is important work. Bravo to all of you who do that! By Helen Verte Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, Certified {Read More}
Reasons To Crate Train Your Dog
November 13, 2013 by
Why is crate training your dog important? There are many reasons to crate train your dog and even to have that crate set up in the house 24/7. Den – Your dog will find his crate a place to curl into when he wants alone time or to chew on a food toy or Nylabone. Or you can keep a crate in your bedroom for him to sleep in at night. That way you can hear him if he needs {Read More}
Housetraining Broward County Fort Lauderdale
November 12, 2013 by
Some dogs can be housetrained quite easily and seem to catch on quickly. Others may require more adherence to a housetraining training plan. That doesn’t mean either type of dog is good or bad; it just means they’re different. That’s where Housetraining 123 comes to the rescue! Love Wags A Tail has several ways to help clients with housetraining their dogs. The Housetraining 123 Webinar is economical and spells out in detail the steps to take to housetrain a dog. Any {Read More}
