Cold Nose College Blog
We walk, think, and dream dog…
Seems our dog brains rarely power down, and there has to be a depository for all our musings. We hope you enjoy this ongoing collection of our training thoughts, with a bit of CNC news thrown in here and there.
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
If I Could Teach Only ONE Thing to my Dog | National Train Your Dog Month
National Train Your Dog Month exists to promote training for the family dog, and the good news is that training can be FUN and BENEFICIAL for both you and your dog! Training doesn’t need to be long or complicated. In
Be Your Dog’s Advocate | What to Consider
Be an advocate for your dog. Have you ever stopped to think about what it means to “be an advocate for your dog”? Merriam-Webster defines advocate as “one that supports or promotes the interests of another.” As a professional dog
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
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
Dog Management & Training – The Dynamic Duo
Dog Management & Training | Oh those well-known duos we often speak about – peas and carrots, salt and pepper and wine and cheese just to name a few. I particularly love that wine and cheese duo! In the world
Dog Halloween Safety & Comfort for Your Dog
Dog Halloween | There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning and pumpkins are popping up all over the place, Halloween is right around the corner. While it’s a festive and fun event for adults and children it
Easily Train a Dog Trick | Capturing a Behavior
Not long ago, I wrote about how I was capturing a behavior that Willow, our 6 year old Australian Shepherd, frequently offers. She runs in our pasture, dipping her shoulder and then sliding some distance. It’s a very cute dog trick.
Cat Carrier | Does Your Cat Love It?
Does your cat love her cat carrier? So many cats do not because the only time they’re put in it is to go to the vet. In years past, I’ve bled while trying to stuff my cat into the carrier
Service Dog: What You Need to Know
As professional dog trainers, we often get calls from someone who wants their dog to become a service dog. More often than not, however, these individuals are not at all sure what that involves. There are different designations such as
Ask the Trainer – Free Community Event by the Trainers of Cold Nose College
Have you ever stopped to consider that dog training involves both ends of the leash? Join the trainers of Cold Nose College for an information packed hour where we help you understand how fun and effective it can be training
Lodging Options for Cold Nose College Workshops
One of the great things about living and offering dog training workshops in gorgeous, rural North Carolina is the variety of fantastic lodging options for those who travel from afar to attend any of the weekend workshops we offer: Rocket
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