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What is a dog behavior assessment and why is it necessary?
A dog behavior assessment is a series of structured interactions with a prospective day care dog that are designed to determine whether the day care environment will be a safe and successful social setting for both the new dog and the established day care dogs.
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Doggy Day Care is not the right fit for my dog, and that’s OK!
Pet owners are sometimes surprised that while doggy day care can be an excellent environment for some, it is not the right fit for many other healthy, social, normal dogs.
Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, Dog Training, Puppies
Puppy in Training: Top Puppy Training Tips
Bringing home a new puppy is incredibly exciting! Making sure the training of a new puppy goes smoothly requires careful planning, however.
Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, Dog Training
Longline Walks
Taking our dogs for longline walks (sometimes called “Decompression Walks”, a term coined by professional dog trainer Sarah Stremming) has proven to be an excellent way to decrease daily stress and anxiety in dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and behavior, as well as a healthy, low-impact form of exercise.
Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, Dog Training, Puppies
Should You Play Tug of War With Your Puppy
For new puppy owners, whether or not to play tug with their puppy is a common question! Living with a young puppy can sometimes feel like living with an adorable piranha.
Central Bark, Dog Education, Dog Ownership, Dog Socialization, Dog Training, Puppies
Tips for Crate Training a Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is a process filled with excitement! Getting down to the nitty-gritty of puppy training can be overwhelming, though, so we’re here to get you started with a few crate training tips! Teaching your new puppy to be comfortable with confinement is an important life skill.