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Discover The Benefits of Hiring a Private Dog Trainer in Your Area
1. Personalized Attention: One of the primary advantages of hiring a private dog trainer is the individualized attention they provide. Unlike group classes where instruction is generalized, a private trainer tailors their approach to suit your dog’s specific needs,...
The Scared Puppy
If you have a puppy, or you train puppies, this will be one of the most important messages you ever read. I was recently contacted about a “scared” puppy. The owners got him at 8 weeks old and the puppy was quite shy. He did not want to go outside so they picked him...
Puppies: How Much Exercise Is Too Much?
Here at Santa Barbara Dog Dude, we get this question almost daily. With variables like age, breed type and temperament it is not an easy answer! There is a definite risk of exercising your puppy too much causing health problems, yet under-exercising can cause you a...
How to Safely Socialize Your New Puppy
How to Safely Socialize Your New Puppy You have been planning for this day and are finally bringing your new puppy home. You make arrangements with your veterinarian and she gives your puppy his first checkup and stresses that you don’t dare take your puppy out of the...
Hello Dog Trainer? My Dog Hates Having Her Nails Trimmed. Help!
Scratches on the floor, extra sharp greetings when you get home and the tell-tale click clack as they walk around the house — these are all frequent reminders that your dog’s nails are getting too long. You know they need to be cut, but you know your dog hates it....
Your Dog’s Ecosystem: Treating, and training, the whole dog
It’s so easy to pay attention to just the things that we dislike about our dogs, isn’t it? The problem behaviour, or in many cases, the problem behaviours. The whining, the barking, the dreaded jumping up… the snarling, the embarrassing cue-ignoring at the dog park,...
How to Train Your Dog to do a Hand Target
Training your dog to touch their nose to your hand is...well, handy. It's also easy. Read on. Steps one and two Hide a bit of cheese or another dog treat under your thumb, with your hand otherwise flat. Put your hand about two inches from your dog's nose. Your dog...
It Really IS All Fun And Games, Even If Someone Occasionally Ends Up In A Cone
I recently took an “introduction to roller derby” class (non-euphemistically called “fresh meat”), wherein I learned to somehow stay reasonably vertical whilst wearing no fewer than eight tiny wheels on my feet and engaging in a full-contact sport with some mildly...
Expert Advice on How to Prepare Your Shy Dog for a Dog Walker
A recent study has shed some light on the psyche of our favorite furry friend, the dog...The study reveals that up to 70% of pups have anxiety, including 15% with anxiety over strangers. These stats can become quite problematic for dog owners who need their shy dog to...
What Is a Dog Walker and What Can They Do for You?
Two reasons you might be wondering, "What is a dog walker?" You're either looking for one and wonder what services they offer, or you're hoping to become one and want to know how to stand out. In the following article, we'll be answering this question for the...
How to Choose a Dog Collar That Ensures Proper Fitment and Comfort
Finding the perfect dog collar that not only fits your furry friend but makes him feel comfortable can be difficult. With so many different sizes, styles and materials out there, how can you know which collar will work for your pet? Whether you're a new puppy owner or...
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