When housetraining dogs and puppies, keeping an eye on the puppy when he is let outside to do the job is important. Oftentimes, the puppy will find something more important to do than eliminate, as in pee or poop. Playing is an example! This very windy Sunday, my own dog, Emilie, played with Neto, a 5-month-old yellow Labrador board-and-train puppy, here for boot camp. They had a great time. Notice at the moment they started playing, Emilie, who is well {Read More}
Board-And-Train Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2021 by
Some of us can’t have have chocolate for Valentine’s day or ever. Dogs can die from chocolate, so please keep it away from them. This Valentine’s day, my dogs are getting a treat made from pureed chicken, eggs, flour, and baby dog kibble. I bake dog training food for Valentine’s day and everyday! My board-and-train food is used for housetraining and behavior training for dogs and puppies. Nutritious stuff! Dogs and puppies love it and work for it. Sweet little {Read More}
Food Toys and Behavior Management
February 5, 2021 by
I use food toys at Love Wags A Tail Dog Training. They work my board-and-train puppies’ and dogs’ daily mental energy as well as much as our daily lessons do. I suggest appropriate food toys for my clients to use for their dogs and puppies when they return home to keep everyone happy. Helping the dog and the puppy learn to use food toys regularly, gives them a job they desperately need. We all need to be productive, and among {Read More}
Time For A Chew Treat
January 30, 2021 by
Nutritious food is the motivation I use to train dogs and puppies at Love Wags A Tail board-and-train. I use white meat chicken, training food I bake myself, or other wholesome foods, including the dog’s own food if it’s motivationally appropriate for the training game at hand. But there is also a time for treats. A treat is a food I give to dogs and puppies outside of training, which doesn’t require a dog or puppy to do much to {Read More}
Goldendoodle Puppy Earning and Eating Training Food
January 22, 2021 by
Goldendoodle puppy, Jaxson, is very busy earning his training rewards. He’s being a good boy, lying down and staying as I move the food towards his furry, little snoot. When I train my clients’ dogs and puppies at Love Wags A Tail board-and-train, we play dog training games galore. During their stay, I suggest games for my clients to play with their dogs when they come home because training and maintaining the training should be fun and not a chore. {Read More}
