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We are celebrating two years in business today! What a two years it has been. From opening a business during a pandemic, to building our programs and our team in some big and unexpected ways, these past two years look nothing like we could have imagined. And we wouldn’t change it for the world. We are so thankful for the 77 (wow!) families that have trusted us to help guide them and their dogs intoContinue reading “Celebrating 2 Years in Business!”

We are dog trainers. I think you know that. Which means we spend a lot of time talking about how to work on your dog’s behaviors, work through issues, reach new goals. But did you know that we also use A LOT of play to help your dogs learn? Playtime is a great way to connect with your dog, build a strong bond, have fun, release some stress, build confidence, try a new skill… andContinue reading “Don’t Forget to Have Fun With Your Dog”

If you’re learning how to work with your new ET-302 system from E-Collar Technologies, you’re going to want to take it slow and really get to know your system. The buttons function differently when you have two dog collars paired to one remote, and it takes time and practice to get used to them. We’ll run over the three main functions that we believe you need to know when working with your two-dog system: SettingContinue reading “Functions of the ET-302 E-Collar Technologies System”

Yes! Your dog is never too old for training. And neither are you! Now that doesn’t mean that age doesn’t have an affect on your dog’s training. The older a dog is, the longer it has had to practice any number of behaviors, both good and bad. But don’t let your old dog fool you into believing that she’s too old and you’re now stuck with her behaviors forever. Yes, it is true that weContinue reading “Can My Old Dog Be Trained?”

Let me start by making something very clear: it is always OK to ask for help. At some point we seem to hit this stage where we feel like we need to have everything figured out in life, that we’ve somehow failed if we can’t make it on our own. And not only is this simply not true, but it can truly hurt us. So before we get any farther into this topic, allow yourselfContinue reading “6 Reasons to Hire a Dog Trainer”

Do you know what it looks like to advocate for your dog’s space? Would you feel comfortable stepping in if you had to? Do you know why it’s so important for your relationship with your dog that you get comfortable advocating for her? What Does it Mean to Advocate for Your Dog? Advocating for your dog’s space means standing up for her in situations where she’s uncomfortable. It means that you’ll step in and fixContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Advocating for Your Dog’s Space”

All of our puppy owners out there are likely falling madly in love with their sweet little pups. The snuggles, the puppy breath, the enthusiasm to do literally anything you ask of them. And all of our owners with 9-14 month old dogs are wondering “Where on earth did my sweet puppy go??” We call this fun age the “teenage phase”. By this age, your cute little puppy has grown into her adult-sized body, hormonesContinue reading “From Puppy to… Monster? The Teenage Years”

We hear a common question from families with multiple dogs that we want to address: “Why does my dog love her brother and they can play so great together, but she really doesn’t like other dogs?” So let’s talk about what’s going on here. Familiarity To start, there’s a lot to be said when it comes to familiarity. Your dogs are around each other all day every day. Even if they don’t have personalities thatContinue reading “Understanding Doggy Friendships”