by UnderstandingDogTraining | Dec 12, 2019 | dog bite prevention, Enrichment, Fearful dogs, Kids
The holidays can be a blissful time filled with warmth, joy, family, and friends. But when dogs come into contact with people who aren’t part of the household, it can be stressful both for the dog and the dog’s family. Noise, movement, strangers, children...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Nov 3, 2019 | Enrichment
Should You Take Your Dog to Dog Parks? Dog parks can get people really wound up. There are the lovers and the haters and the people who aren’t sure if they’re ok or not. If your dog is not up-to-date on vaccinations, avoid the park. If your intact female...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Sep 5, 2019 | Enrichment
“What kind of games does your dog like to play with you.” Before I became a dog trainer myself, I’d hired a trainer to help me with a dog who had stranger danger. When she asked me that, I didn’t know how to answer. He played with my other...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Aug 21, 2019 | aging dogs, Enrichment
My Dog Has Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) The Video This is a recent video of Skippy. You can see that he doesn’t look very oriented. He stares off into space. It’s not easy for him to settle. One of the hardest things about loving dogs, is watching...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Jul 13, 2019 | Enrichment
A dog’s life can be fairly boring. They wake up. Maybe they take a wander around a backyard. If it’s a great day, they might get to go for a walk. But on a day to day basis, not a lot changes in their world. “If we want to understand the life of any...
