Originally Featured on FetchFind.com In part three of my management series, I am going to talk about crates. Crates are a wonderful way to manage a dog. It also provides many dogs with a sense of comfort and a place they can call their own. Crates should be a place that your dog loves going to, so make sure to never use it as punishment. Below are some reasons why I think crates are one of the best ways to manage a dog: Potty training: The mantra for potty training is constant supervision. So what do you do when you can’t keep an eye on your busy pup? When you can’t be there to watch Fido ..read more

Originally Featured on FetchFind.com In this episode of management techniques, I am going to talk about baby gates. Baby gates are another of my favorite ways to manage a dog. You can spend either a lot on fancy gates or very little on the basic baby gates that are sold just about anywhere. You can buy ones to fit the size of a door frame, or you can purchase ones that extend the length of a room. There are so many options! So, how do you put these gates to use, you ask? Well, let me tell you. Blocking off areas of the house: The number one way to use a baby gate is to block off areas of th ..read more

Originally Featured on FetchFind.com If you spend any time at all with dog trainers, you will hear us talk a lot about management. There are a lot of ways to manage your dog and help prevent bad behavior. In this post, I am going to discuss tethering. Tethering is one of my favorite forms of management. All you need is a leash and a heavy piece of furniture or a door. To tether, take the handle of the leash and loop it under the leg of your chosen piece of heavy furniture (make sure the furniture piece you choose cannot fall on top of your dog, doesn’t have a bunch of objects that can fall o ..read more