Posts by Sue Bookhout
The Dog Training Tools I Recommend Most Frequently
Below are a few dog training tools that I recommend to all of my clients.* Rest assured, I personally use all of the products you see here. I only recommend products that I trust and that will be a good investment for you. Dog Training Treat Pouch Rewarding your dog is an important part of…
Read MoreHow to Get Started with Dog Agility Training
If you’re looking for a really fun activity that you can do with your dog, you should check out dog agility training. It’s fun for both you and your dog and it keeps you fit. Plus it feels good picking up trophies at the end of each competition. Dog agility training will take some time…
Read MoreHow to Know if Your Dog is Overweight
Did you know that obesity in pets is defined as just 15% over their ideal body weight. That is just a seven pound gain in a 50 pound dog. Just like people, overweight cats and dogs are at greater risk of health problems, including hypertension, cardiac fatigue, pancreatitis, diabetes and colitis. Excessive weight gain can…
Read MoreHow to train loose leash walking
It’s no fun when your dog takes YOU for a walk! Plus, pulling while wearing a collar can actually damage your dog’s throat. It’s important to train loose leash walking to spare your arms—and your dog’s trachea. Since our dogs spend most of their time outside on-leash, training them to walk without pulling is better…
Read MoreThe Rule of 7s in puppy socialization
I recently read a piece on puppy socialization that I thought made a lot of sense. It’s the Rule of Sevens. It says that by the time your puppy is 7 weeks old it should be exposed to the following situations: Been in 7 different, safe locations Eaten from 7 different containers Met at least…
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