Puppy Training
Introducing a New Dog to Your Pack
As you may know, earlier this year, I added a new puppy to my household! It’s very exciting to get a new dog and integrate them into your existing group. Some dogs are wonderful at greeting their new canine siblings right from the get go. Others, need some time to warm up. So, how do…
Read MoreMeeting Your Dog’s Needs
The best way to live in harmony with our dogs is to try and meet their needs. All dogs are individuals but some needs are universal. Let’s dive into their general needs and how we as owners can meet them. Physical: Dogs need physical exercise daily. Unfortunately, most of us could never run or walk…
Read MorePuppy Socialization: Do’s and Dont’s
Puppy ownership is on the rise, even though coronavirus quaratine and social distancing guidelines are creating unique challenges for socializing our new pups. Here are some tips for smart socializing. Do: Start Young Prime socialization age is from 8 to 16 weeks. Often, dog owners will avoid taking their puppies out in public because they…
Read MoreHomemade Dog Treats
If you followed my Instagram stories earlier this week (@educaninedogtraining), you saw me go on a tear making different treats for my dogs. That is because I got some great stuff for Christmas that I couldn’t wait to use. Today I am going to share the different recipes, tools, and techniques I use to make…
Read MoreHow to Change Unwanted Behaviors
A lot of people come to dog training classes or private lessons to help learn how to stop unwanted behavior. I wanted to write this blog to help you understand how we address behavior change, specifically for unwanted behaviors. There are four ways to address unwanted behaviors that I will go over for you in…
Read MoreVirtual Training Services
I hope this blog post finds you safe and well! I wanted to introduce my new virtual training services to you today. Things are uncertain here in the Lehigh Valley but training your dog doesn’t have to be! I am now offering several options for online training to help you get started today. The first…
Read MoreWhat to Teach Your Puppy First
You got a new puppy! How exciting! Did you know that training can start immediately? Because every interaction is training. What we reinforce with our pups will continue. So, what should you focus on reinforcing first? Name recognition: Your puppy has a new name, so it’s essential to help them learn that name. Start by…
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