by Diane Shekell | Aug 1, 2017 | Training Cues
Teaching your dog to come to you doesn’t have to be a chore. When your dog is busy doing something in the house, hide somewhere and call her! When she comes to you, make it like a party and give her a treat! If you do this three or four times a day, you will be...
by Diane Shekell | Feb 13, 2017 | Training Cues
Does your dog absolutely hate having his nails trimmed? My dog, Balto, has a really rough time with this, so now he files his own nails on a scratch board! Playing the “scratch” game is a lot more fun for both of us! Let’s walk through some easy steps to...
by Diane Shekell | Apr 7, 2016 | Training Cues
It is Spring! The flowers are blooming, the weather is beautiful and your dog has started digging holes in your yard! What can you do to help your dog find a more appropriate thing to do? Dogs dig for many reasons. A dog may start digging because he is bored or it is...
by Diane Shekell | Apr 7, 2016 | Training Cues
Getting your dog to look at you when you call their name is a great first step in building your relationship with them. This can be done in a very easy way! Step 1. Take a treat and hold it to your dog’s nose and then bring the treat up to your nose. As you are...
