In this article, I want to show you how to properly fit a dominant dog collar, or what I simply call a slip lead. This type of collar is highly effective for calming reactive dogs, especially those who are leash reactive or tend to freak out around other dogs. It’s a great tool to help […] The post How to Fit a “Dominant Dog Collar” for a Reactive Dog appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more

Hey there, it’s Uncle Duke from Unleashed Potential. Today, I want to share an actual training session I had with Koal when he was about a year old. Now,  Koal is  doing great, but he is a soft dog and back then, he struggled with his retrieves. He was hesitant and not very assertive, especially […] The post Building Confidence in Soft-Mouthed Dogs: A Training Session with Koal appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more

Hey there, it’s your trainer and coach, Uncle Duke from Unleashed Potential. Today, I want to address a common issue many dog owners face: dogs being nervous of different tings and sounds. We normally think about loud sounds like guns and fireworks, but some dogs are nervous of metal food bowls or water dishes. You […] The post Building Confidence in Nervous Dogs: Tackling Food Bowl Anxiety appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more

Have you ever set a goal, dream, or challenge for yourself and either didn’t start it or gave up somewhere along the way? If you said yes, you’re not alone. Many of us face this struggle, and it’s often due to a few key factors that can predict our success or failure. Let me walk […] The post 5 Factors That Will Predict Your Success With Your Dog appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more

Training a dog can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. One question that often sparks debate among dog trainers and pet owners alike is: Do you use food in training your dog? The responses are usually divided, with some embracing food as a valuable training tool and others shying away from it, believing it […] The post The Power of Food Rewards in Training appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more

UPX – Unleashed Potential Experience NePoPo® Workshops: A Journey of Resilience and Learning Hey, fellow dog trainers, aspiring dog trainers and pet dog owners! It’s Duke Ferguson from Unleashed Potential, and I’ve got some exciting news to share with you. Before we dive into the details of the upcoming UPX – Unleashed Potential K9 Experience […] The post UPX – Unleashed Potential Experience NePoPo® Dog Training Workshops appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more

Training a small dog is possible! Our Miniature Pinscher Board & Train, Gus, is officially home with his owners after a month full of training! Here is what his owners had to say:   “It’s day 4 since Gus came home and we have already noticed big differences! Before going to UPK9 and working with […] The post Small Dog Training is Possible! appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more

Two Ways to Teach the Heel Position Are your walks with your dog friend turning into a tug-of-war match? Have you been yearning for a leash-walking experience that’s smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free? Well, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, frustrated with our dog’s inability to stay in the heel position. It might be that […] The post Two Ways to Teach the Heel Position appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more

Reactive Lab, Murphy, enrolled in our E-Collar Training Program (UPX) to help with his confidence, socialization, anxiety, and obedience. He and his family have been working hard and they are experiencing amazing breakthroughs! Here is what they had to say about a recent outing to the groomers: “Thanks to Sara, and a lot of hard […] The post Reactive Lab Training appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more

Our Board & Train program is open for all dogs no matter their level of reactivity! Your dog will be boarding with a Professionally Certified Dog Trainer for a month minimum and become fully trained both on and off-leash. The trainer will work with them every day in all different environments and around many people […] The post Boarding for a Reactive Dog appeared first on Unleashed Potential | Stratford, PEI ..read more