Mar 30, 2021Labrador Retriever Puppy Potty TrainingTrying to figure out how to potty train your new lab? In this video below, I go over the basics of labrador puppy training, and how you can prevent all accidents. Step 1 is to create a schedule. Lab puppies LOVE to chug lots of water, meaning, I like…Puppy Training3 min readPuppy Training3 min read
Mar 13, 2021Clicker Training Basics: How to Clicker Train a Dog or PuppyDid you know that using a clicker or a verbal marker with your dog/puppy can speed up your training? The issue is — most pup owners have no idea what they’re doing. …Dog Behaviour Training5 min readDog Behaviour Training5 min read
Mar 4, 2021Unique dog names I’ve come across Part 1 — Cute Food NamesAs a certified professional dog trainer, I’ve encountered hundreds of Zoe, Sadie, Gingers, Lucky, Marley, Tuckers. They are great names, but I know many new pup owners are looking to think outside of the box. So if YOU are trying to figure out a unique name for your newly adopted dog or puppy, watch the video down below, or read a list of unique names I’ve encountered. Mexican Food Names Caliente PicanteDog Names1 min readDog Names1 min read
Feb 23, 20213 Fun Focus Dog Training GamesDid you know you can teach your pup to look at you (by default) for direction? There are two types of ‘focus’ you can teach your pup: Put it on cue (say their name/or ‘look at me’ to get them to focus on you) Default attention behavior (teach them to…Dog Behaviour Training2 min readDog Behaviour Training2 min read
Feb 18, 2021Benefits of Teaching Your Pup to FocusTeaching your dog or puppy to focus on cue, and check-in with you during walks is an excellent behavior to train. If you can’t get your pup to look in your direction, how are you going to get them to do anything else? There are several other reasons why I…Dog Training3 min readDog Training3 min read
Feb 8, 2021Can you raise a Golden Retriever in an apartment?Is it possible to raise a golden retriever in an apartment? The short answer is yes, it is possible as long as you’re doing these 4 things. I break it down in the video below (and in this post). To be honest, there are SO many people who have…Dog Behaviour Training5 min readDog Behaviour Training5 min read
Feb 3, 2021Goldendoodle Potty Training TipsNeed to potty train your Goldendoodle? In the video below, I cover exactly how to make sure your Goldendoodle has zero accidents. Rule out all medical issues This seems obvious, but there are so many clients who asked me about potty training issues, when their pup had a UTI…Puppy Training3 min readPuppy Training3 min read
Jan 26, 2021How to teach your dog to do their own nails.If your pup hates getting their “nails done” you’ll want to teach your pup to enthusiastically do their own. Does your pup HATE to get their nails done? Even if they seem “willing,” remember that heavy panting is a sign of stress.Dog Training3 min readDog Training3 min read
Jan 25, 2021Are Goldendoodles Aggressive?Without proper training, all dogs can develop behaviors that are considered “aggressive” — including those cute Doodles. The thing to know is that any dog can be aggressive. Even those super cute teddy bear doodles.Dog Behaviour Training2 min readDog Behaviour Training2 min read
Jan 24, 2021Puppy Potty Training — A Step-by-Step GuideA puppy potty training protocol for zero accidents — from a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Did you know that potty training begins as soon as you bring home your puppy? The issue is, most humans wait until their pup has an accident to get serious about potty training. While potty…Puppy Training4 min readPuppy Training4 min read
