Hurry, My Dog Needs Training!
November and December are the months of the year when the Cold Nose College phone rings with urgent training needs for a family dog. Example requests: “Help! My son’s family will be visiting over the holidays. They’re bringing their dog and my dog doesn’t get along with other dogs. I need you to help her […]
The Key to Adolescent Dogs – Patience, Management and Training
There are multiple developmental stages in dogs and for most dog guardians, the adolescent phase can be the most trying. Never fear! You can get through this phase with a smile on your face. Dogs move through puppyhood, into adolescence and on into adulthood. Each stage brings about typical species behaviors. The developmental phases consist […]
The Art of Possible
I wrote this article some years ago and it popped into my mind again today. I’ve been thinking about all the things I want to teach Cailie, our now 7 month old Australian Shepherd. We’ve focused mostly on tricks (fun for her, fun for me!) and family manners – the myriad of things a dog […]
Holiday Puppy. A good gift or possible failure?
With the holidays fast approaching I begin to think about gift giving and what to purchase for family, friends and furry ones. For many, that thought turns to a holiday puppy. We’ve all seen the heart warming videos of cute puppies wearing big red bows. The look of excitement on the faces of children is […]
Shark Week – Preventing Puppy Nipping & Biting
Who doesn’t love a puppy? They are utterly adorable and give us a healthy dose of oxytocin. What’s not to love? Well, maybe those sharp, little shark teeth—all that puppy nipping and biting! Our new puppy Cailie is bringing to mind all the former puppies we’ve had and how we’ve channeled that puppy energy and mouth to […]
You & Your Dog – 10 things to help keep your dog safe and comfortable on the 4th of July
If there was one holiday dogs could vote to get rid of, I’m certain it would be the 4th of July. It’s such a celebratory day for us, but causes undue stress for so many of our furry friends. Did you know that more pets go missing this day than any other? While we may […]
Teaching Your Dog to Give Up a Prized Possession
Teaching your dog to give up a prized possession willingly in return for something superior is an important skill. We teach dogs in our classes and in our in-home training sessions at CNC. Teaching your dog to “trade” helps your dog stay happy and comfortable. This is especially true when you approach her while she’s […]
It’s Shocking I Didn’t Know | Shock Collar
It’s one of those things you don’t know, what you don’t know, until you know. As a force-free trainer my focus is on solving training and behavior issues through the use of Positive Reinforcement. I hope my former personal experience with using electronic shock with underground fence/shock collar systems may help others. Pet owners should […]
Why Do We Train Our Dogs?| What to Consider
Here we are at the start of a new year. How did we get here so quickly? In this past year, I’ve had the privilege of working with some amazing people and their dogs. Sometimes, however, even with amazing people and amazing dogs, things don’t go as planned. Oftentimes a dog comes into the home […]
Ease your stress with these tips for dog-friendly holiday parties
Keeping families and dogs happy in the home during the holidays is a worthy goal. Read more to learn how to ease the stress your dog feels during the holidays. You’ll feel less stressed too. The hustle and bustle of the holidays are upon us. It’s a busy time of year. Homes are often turned […]
