by Dee Hoult | Apr 8, 2016 | Dog Training
Most of us, at one time or another, have been growled at by a dog. It almost always comes as a surprise, and we back away from the dog. This is actually one of those rare moments when we humans correctly interpret dog behavior because growling means “give me space.”...
by Dee Hoult | Mar 18, 2016 | Dog Training
If you’ve just gotten a new puppy, or know someone who has, we have some great news for you! Wednesday, March 23 is National Puppy Day and we would like to invite you to celebrate this special day with Applause Your Paws with a super-fun Puppy 101 Workshop! This...
by Dee Hoult | Mar 9, 2016 | Dog Training
Who let the dogs out? We did! The weather in Miami has been really nice lately and with spring just around the corner, I thought this would be a good time to do a post on taking your pup with you when going out. It’s actually a really good time to do it, even though...
by Dee Hoult | Mar 4, 2016 | Dog Training
Article by Dee Hoult Whether you’re interested in adding a purebred from a reputable breeder to your family or looking to rescue a shelter pet, I’m here to tell you that what you see during puppyhood is what you get. A human-canine mismatch has little to do with the...
by Dee Hoult | Feb 13, 2016 | Dog Training
As Valentine’s Day is coming up, I thought this week’s post should be related to love. In an ideal world, everyone would get along: we’d never fight with our loved ones, and all our pets would love each other and be best friends forever. But what happens when that...
by Dee Hoult | Jan 16, 2016 | Dog Training
Every Saturday morning at 8:30AM I teach my manners maintenance class for graduates of our board and train program. The class is specially designed for students whose dogs have already aquired the necessary skills for success to practice those skills with their...