The Dog Blog

If something isn’t working, switch it up! Yesterday was a tough day for me. I lacked any motivation to get work done, so other than my virtual workout with Crossfit Connex, I had a very unproductive day. Instead of staring at the computer forcing myself to come up with programming ideas (which I did for about two hours), I took the day off. I did a puzzle, I started a new batch of Kombucha, and

Wisconsin humane societies and pet rescues all over the state are emptying out as people are taking the Safer At Home order as an opportunity to adopt new pets. Welcoming a new pet into your home can be such a fun and exciting experience for the entire family. It can also become overwhelming if you don’t have a plan in place to teach your new dog appropriate household behaviors. Here are five tips to make

This is a more advanced trick that needs to be taken slowly. For the “Sit Pretty” command, we’re asking your dog to sit in an upright position on its hind legs only. This takes a lot of muscle strength and stability that your dog needs to develop in order to hold this position safely. Take your time between each step and make sure that your dog is safely performing the command before moving on to

Are you looking for something new to do this weekend? Trick training is such a great way to build a relationship with your dog while keeping them mentally engaged and moving around. Take your time at each phase of this video and make sure that your dog understands what you’re asking of it before moving to the next step. If you notice your dog getting confused or frustrated, slow down, go back a step, and

Dogs are creatures of habit. When your dog has a clear and consistent routine, it allows them to relax because they know: a) what will come next in their day, b) that you have control over the situation, and c) that they do not need to worry about their day. With structure, you can have a calm and relaxed dog. Without it, you can expect chaos, anxious energy, and problem behaviors. So how do we

What is the best dog training collar? You will get a wide range of answers to this question based on who you ask, how much you want to spend on a dog training collar, and what you want to use it for. For the vast majority of dogs that we work with, we believe that The Mini Educator E Collar from E-Collar Technologies is the best available on the market right now. ET-300 Mini Educator

We limit our training numbers to make sure that you and your dog are getting the most out of your training… and your money! By keeping our numbers small, your dog gets to stay in our home where they can feel comfortable and relaxed. Our training room is quiet and comfortable, just like they -and we- like it. Your dog also get less time in the crate because there are fewer dogs that need our

As our schedules are changing with so many of us working from home, I bet your dogs are starting to get a little antsy. Their routines are changing, too, and that can have a big effect on them. When a dog’s routine is changed dramatically, they can become anxious, whiny, clingy, and destructive.To help our dogs maintain normalcy during the changes that COVID-19 has brought, try to give your dog’s day some structure. Go on