Hello Dog Trainer? My Dog Hates Having Her Nails Trimmed. Help!

Hello Dog Trainer? My Dog Hates Having Her Nails Trimmed. Help!

Scratches on the floor, extra sharp greetings when you get home and the tell-tale click clack as they walk around the house — these are all frequent reminders that your dog’s nails are getting too long. You know they need to be cut, but you know your dog hates it....
Your Dog’s Ecosystem: Treating, and training, the whole dog

Your Dog’s Ecosystem: Treating, and training, the whole dog

It’s so easy to pay attention to just the things that we dislike about our dogs, isn’t it? The problem behaviour, or in many cases, the problem behaviours. The whining, the barking, the dreaded jumping up… the snarling, the embarrassing cue-ignoring at the dog park,...
How to Train Your Dog to do a Hand Target

How to Train Your Dog to do a Hand Target

Training your dog to touch their nose to your hand is…well, handy. It’s also easy. Read on. Steps one and two Hide a bit of cheese or another dog treat under your thumb, with your hand otherwise flat. Put your hand about two inches from your dog’s...
Expert Advice on How to Prepare Your Shy Dog for a Dog Walker

Expert Advice on How to Prepare Your Shy Dog for a Dog Walker

A recent study has shed some light on the psyche of our favorite furry friend, the dog…The study reveals that up to 70% of pups have anxiety, including 15% with anxiety over strangers. These stats can become quite problematic for dog owners who need their shy...