by Linda | Apr 7, 2012 | Dog Training Tools, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
It’s always a good idea to think about not only why you want a dog, but what your plans are for your dog once you bring him home. Everyone has high aspirations for their new dog. Intentions run wild with possibilities as you and your new pup get acquainted, but...
by Linda | Apr 6, 2012 | Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
Well, in less than 40 hours, our house will be welcoming our new puppy. An 8 week old Pointer pup will be setting up housekeeping here and we are thrilled to have him. Having a medium for bragging about his exploits is always wonderful, and I am sure there will be...
by Linda | Feb 5, 2012 | Dog Training Tools, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
A lot of potential client contacts include some form of “My dog won’t come when I call him”. It says a lot about the relationship they are currently experiencing with their dogs when they initiate a conversation with that statement. It isn’t...
by Linda | Jan 21, 2012 | Dog Training Anecdotes, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
Why People DON’T Train Their Dogs People don’t train their dogs because they are misguided in the belief that “(s)he is a puppy and will ‘grow’ out of it”. Maybe because their spouse/son/daughter/mother/father/neighbor/casual...
by Linda | Jan 15, 2012 | Dog Training Tools, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
Understanding how dogs learn is helpful in getting where you want to go much faster. Limit Options. Guide Choices. Control Outcomes. I have created a “Skinner Box” by restricting Kiera’s access to any other part of the garage bay through controlling...
