Top 10 Pet Training Tips

"A hungry dog is a smart dog. Use treats and train your dog BEFORE feeding time."

"It usually takes (me) a week to house-break a dog, and I'm an expert. Don't give up and, above all, stay on schedule."

"Sorry, but sleeping with your dog is a NO NO. A dog that sleeps with you will not think of you as a leader."

“Let your dog know that you are the boss.  Never let your dog enter before you.  Have your pet sit and wait till you are inside.”

“Training is a life long commitment.  Once your dog is trained don’t fall back into the same old routines of bad behavior.  You will have a bigger mess than you started off with.”

“Don’t be scared to ask for help.  Not all cases can be solved by an owner.  Problems can be triggered by environments and/or genetics.  Veterinarians are learning more everyday about pet disorders and can help by prescribing medications and lifestyle changes.  They can also refer clients to trainers who can help.”   

“Don’t feed your pet scraps from the table; they need to know the difference between people and dog food.  You will have a pet that begs all day if you feed them from the table”

“A poor diet can lead to many behavior and medical problems.  Make sure your pet is eating the best food available.”

“Exercise is important in having a well behaved pet.  If your pet is kept inside a crate all-day they will have pinned up energy that will result in unwanted behaviors.”

“At the very least train your pet the basics commands of:  sit, stay and come.  These 3 commands can save your pets life if ever in a bad situation.” 

Featured Training for a Neurotic Dog

A Neurotic dog can be a chaotic situation for owners and pets. It is important to seek professional help early; pets' neurotic behaviors in most cases escalate with time and will almost never resolve itself on its own. Read more