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.
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 trainer, I’m always encouraging my clients to be advocates for
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
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
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 of dog training “management and training” is the quintessential dynamic
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 can be downright frightening (literally!) for your favorite canine kid.
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. This video shows the slight progress we had made at
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 and by doing so I was likely as stressed as
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 service dog, therapy dog, and emotional support dog. All of
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 your favorite furry friend! And that goes for cats too! You’ll
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 Recall, Fabulous Focus, and The Shape of Things to Come.
