Can You Train a Dog Without Treats? How To Train a Dog Without Treats TREATS VS. DESERT   DOG TREATS, the joy and the not so joyful task of constantly feeding a dog treats. The heavenly feeling tossing a piece of kibble in your dog’s mouth has a blissful warmth to it. A connection of sorts. The cute puppy stares, the constant pawing, the begging to soon follow and all of the perfect selfies with your pup. The warmth of the soft pink tongue, licking and lapping up every crumb from your palm and between your fingers. You feel good about being a part of this simple little task. Your pup ..read more

How to Keep Your Pup Happy and Engaged Tips & Tricks from Dog Training Professionals During the month of February, Brad and I tasked ourselves in picking a new location for each of our dog training classes in Vancouver, Surrey, New West and Delta. We also tasked our dog training clients for a week to go out and find a new location for themselves to take their furry friend. Whether it was driving five minutes from home and starting the walk, or driving to a completely new city, the clients needed to send us a photo of them out. Vancouver clients drove to Surrey, Coquitlam clients drove to M ..read more

DISCLAIMER: Graphic images and content involving an injury to a woman's nose resulting from a dog bite. Reactive behaviour in dogs is a common issue many pet owners face. It is important to understand not all dogs exhibit reactive behaviour, and those that do can be helped through proper reactive dog training and understanding of their behaviour. Dog reactivity refers to a dog's response to certain stimuli, which can range from fear or aggression to overexcited or frustration. It is crucial for dog owners to recognize and address reactive behaviour early on to prevent it from escalating. Reno ..read more

The holiday season is upon us, and as we immerse ourselves in the festive spirit, it's important not to forget our faithful companions – our dogs. Christmas can be a magical time for everyone in the family, including your four-legged friends. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, it's crucial to prioritize their safety, happiness, and health. In this guide, we'll explore Christmas tips for dogs with a special emphasis on safety, ,,training, and ways to ensure your canine companion has a wagging good time. Safety First Decorate with Care As you transform your home into a festive wonderland, i ..read more

Dog parenting styles can be vastly different but here's my experience as a pet parent and where I found success. Over a year ago, when I got my dog- Indigo (pictured above and below)- I thought I had all the knowledge of what kind of dog owner I wanted to be. I watched videos on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, of trainers with thousands of followers, all of which, gave vastly different information on how to train your four-legged friend. “You need to do this,” “Redirect them to the treat,” “Make sure they are looking at you the whole time while outside.” All these tools they used; clickers, tre ..read more

Discover the secrets to effective & ongoing learning for your dog Ongoing teaching is critical to your dog's brain health Regarding the path you choose when it comes to training your dog, you have short-term training plan vs. long-term training plan to rectify canine behavioural issues. Once your dog is assessed you will be equipped to make the correct training plan with a dog trainer. Keep in mind, dog training is never finished after just a few months. A dog’s brain is hungry, always hungry for more knowledge. The dog's brain wants to be fed new information and needs to stay healthy with ..read more

Three ways to increase mental stimulation for dogs We have all heard about taking the dog out for a walk, 20-minute walks, hour walks, etc. Little is mentioned about mental stimulation for the dog's brain. A healthy brain is a happy brain and will be a tired dog at the end of a session where you have purposely worked and trained the brain with a set task. Basic Task: 3-minute sit stay in one spot. Begin this exercise on a nonslip surface such as a carpet. Interrupt the dog from laying down by giving your dog limited amount of leash so the dog cannot lie down completely. Begin in a sit witho ..read more

Halloween Dog Safety Tips Dogs can have a challenging time during Halloween, here is some dog safety advice to keep your dog happy & healthy! Keep candy on an elevated table. Exercise the family dog more than average beginning two days before Halloween. This will help ensure your dog is calmer and less needy to go out for exercise Halloween night. It’s best to leave your dog home inside instead of taking your dog trick or treating. Dogs maybe fine with most costumes. All It takes is one strange looking costume for a dog to become frightened and scared, this may cause your sweet kind dog to ..read more

What are the main basic dog commands? How to teach your dog to heel. Heel or walking with you is a key dog command. I have never been a fan when it comes to teaching a dog to walk in line with the knee or walk only to one side of a person. In this day and age we have more reasons to train our dog to be very good. Teaching a dog to heel is so yesterday with the traditional expectation to walk on the left side of the person walking the dog. Version 2.0 is better for you, your dog and the general public. 2.0 has strong positive benefits which surpass past outdated methods. First we teach the dog ..read more

In this blog I will discuss the three most common complaints about puppies and dogs, some things to do (and avoid) to prevent unwanted canine behaviours and some solutions. Jumping up Jumping up is a problematic issue with a dog yet many people allow a puppy to jump up. Jumping up classification is when a puppy or dog removes front paws from ground and places the paws on a person. We, the people are the reason why puppies jump up and continue to jump up when they age into adult dogs. Accidentally we encourage, support and embrace puppies to jump up, additionally people are elevating puppies by ..read more