by Dee Hoult | Jan 17, 2018 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
The vast majority of people are under the impression that when they first get their puppy they need to wait until the dog is nearing 6 months to begin training. However, dogs can learn concepts like basic obedience through clicker training as early as four weeks old....
by Dee Hoult | Jan 15, 2018 | Dog Training
Dogs are amazing companions, but not every breed is suited to every household, and unfortunately cuteness isn’t going to give your puppy a free pass forever. Picking the right breed or breed mix (if you’re rescuing) for your home is definitely something to...
by Dee Hoult | Dec 29, 2017 | Dog Training
The holidays have whisked by us and the New Year is approaching. We often think of and set goals for ourselves in the year to come to improve upon our current quality of life or just to get our rears in gear. However, our canine companions might have some brushing up...
by Dee Hoult | Oct 31, 2017 | Dog Training, Life with Dogs, Puppy Training
You just picked up your new puppy or adopted a new dog and now you’re fighting through the task of housebreaking. This issue tends to be the one that plagues owners the most. “What is the most effective and least emotionally harmful way to help my new dog or puppy...
by Dee Hoult | Apr 19, 2017 | Dog Training
In order to quickly train your dog not to jump on visitors when they arrive I recommend using a raised “place” or bed, something that is a defined space for your dog to be in. A rug or a mat can be a bit ambiguous, and dogs tend to cheat by laying half on and half off...
by Dee Hoult | Mar 1, 2017 | Dog Training
I vividly remember my first time walking into AYP’s new facility. I came to attend a trick-dog workshop with my dog, Tucker (and to hopefully get on the good side of the owner, Dee). Little did I know, that from that moment on, my life would change forever. I...
