Prep Your Dog for Holiday Guests – 6 Things “To Do”
Oh no, it can’t be! Those two words that always make me cringe the first time I hear them: The Holidays. Yes, indeed, it’s that time of year again. Before I remember the warm fuzzy feelings of how lovely the Holidays can really be, my mind runs to everything I need to get done before […]
Why Did I Get This Dog!
Last week I learned that our 5 year old Australian Shepherd, Cody, may have an autoimmune disease, perhaps Lupus. We’ve been on a 2 year search to identify the cause of his chronic lameness, fevers of unknown origin and skin issues and have consulted a plethora of local veterinarians and specialists both near and far. […]
What is a Cue?
As trainers using only force-free training techniques, our clients are always puzzled when we talk about “cueing” a dog. We use the word Cue instead of Command. Why, you ask? Command implies that if the dog doesn’t do what we ask, something dire will happen. In force-free training, if the dog doesn’t perform the behavior I merely […]
Teaching & Training…..What’s the Difference?
by Brad Waggoner Yes, I’m a dog trainer by profession though the title is a bit misleading. When it comes to learning new skills and becoming proficient at them, there are two different things going on. There’s the acquisition of new skills (learning) and there’s the honing of those new skills (becoming fluent). So how […]
Pet Friendly Travel Options
Coming soon! Please check back on June 26, 2013. Wags & Woofs!
Ready, Set, Jump into Dock Diving!
I always find it interesting….those little things that lead me one tiny step toward another until I’m immersed in something totally new. As many of my friends can tell you, I’ve followed my heart down quite a few paths in life that led to some totally unexpected fun. It’s happened again, this time with a […]
Strategies to Prevent Dog Bites
It’s probably not surprising to anyone who knows any one of us at Cold Nose College for us to tell you we’re advocates for dogs. All dogs. No matter the breed, no matter the size. As a professional dog trainer, I work with furry clients who have very sharp teeth and the ability to use […]
Career Dogs
Just like most of us humans, there are many dogs that go to work each and every day. While our own dogs, Cody and Willow, accompany us to class for demonstration purposes and Cody works as a “neutral dog” in our aggression cases, we’d have to call them part time workers. Career Dogs, are what […]
A Growl is a Good Thing
Has your dog ever growled? If so, you’re not alone. Whether it’s in one of our group classes or in an in-home behavior consultation, people seem to be either embarrassed or angry because their dog has growled. Just as it’s unrealistic for a person to go through their entire life and never raise their voice, […]
It’s Never Too Early….and Never Too Late
Personally, I can’t think of many things more fun than working with and training a dog, especially my own dog. Nothing like adding a new puppy to your family to bring home the fact that training certainly needs to happen in order for the little one to adjust to your home. My girl, Willow, […]
