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… [Read More]
Brain Games for the Dog Days of Summer
Here we are in what’s known as The Dog Days of Summer. In Western North Carolina where we live, August is typically the hottest and muggiest month of the summer. Honestly it’s hard to believe it could be any hotter than it was just a few short weeks ago when the temperatures hit the low… [Read More]
The Key to Adolescent Dogs – Patience, Management and Training
Our adorable girl, Cailie, turned one year old in June. It’s hard to believe how quickly she moved from a little fluffy, spirited puppy into a beautiful adolescent dog. 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… [Read More]
The Magic of Teaching Your Dog to Go to Mat
Teaching your dog to park himself on a mat might be one of the most useful skills you could ever train. Once your dog has learned the skill, there are countless ways to use it. For example: When your dog is a little too excited and needs to settle, the mat becomes a place to… [Read More]
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