by Dee Hoult | Aug 2, 2018 | Dog Training
Within the canine community we have our single dog people, who only ever want one dog at a time no matter what, and we have our multi-dog people…I don’t think the latter requires an explanation. Some of us like having a pack around. An important thing to...
by Dee Hoult | Jun 26, 2018 | Dog Training
Quite frequently in dog training I come across owners who are so determined to get to the end that they begin forgetting where they started. They can’t remember the dog that didn’t know how to sit, or the one that couldn’t walk out of the front door...
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 | 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 | Aug 24, 2015 | Dog Training
Training a dog isn’t always about using food. Often, dogs are motivated just to play! If you can use play to your advantage, play can be a huge reinforcer for dogs and a very effective way to train and maintain obedience and manners. In this video, I am using a...
by Dee Hoult | Mar 18, 2015 | Dog Training
Here at Applause Your Paws dog training we believe in second chances. Many of you know about the program that we run, Second Chance Dog Training, in partnership with Miami Dade Animal Services and Miami Dade County Corrections. What you might not know is that since...
