Pet dog training and behavior modification
1: Reward, Reward, Reward It may seem counter-intuitive, but the number one rule for using corrections in dog training is to remember to reward. Clients often come to me to get a handle on unwanted behaviors, and that means I end up introducing the idea of corrections to a lot
I recently got a dog in to train up and adopt out. He’s the dog of an old client whose living situation was making it essentially impossible to keep him, and for their love of him they reached out to me to see if I’d be able to continue his
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I’m familiar enough with the space-saving life. From back when I lived at home with my parents to living in tiny apartments in the greater Seattle area and finally to the house I live in now, there has always been a need for space efficiency. Especially when you factor dogs
Among all types of dietary supplements purchased by dog owners for their canine friends, supplements for joints are most commonly purchased. There is a valid logic behind this. Joint issues are very common in dogs. Although joint problems are more common in older dogs, younger dogs can also often develop
A focused sit is an incredibly valuable behavior for a dog to have. A dog that can sit and watch their handler is a dog that isn’t up to nonsense in public. And while teaching a dog to sit will not fix unwanted behaviors on its own, it can give
Out in the wilds that are the internet, there’s a buzzing concern around trachea when it comes to dog training. Online breed profiles will warn of the risk of collapsed trachea in specific breeds, amateur dog trainers will rant for hours about it, and strangers will warn how it’s dangerous
What is Canine Obesity? Obesity in dogs is defined as an excess of white adipose tissue, which is usually the result of energy intake exceeding energy consumption. While the science has not made clear the exact extent or proven direct causation, canine obesity is at best associated with a number
When we start working with remote collars, there is a crucial period early into training that we at Lugaru K9 Training call the “conditioning period.” This period serves several purposes, but in essence is there to help the dog understand how remote collar pressure works and what to expect out
At Lugaru K9 Training, we require all dogs to be up-to-date on their required vaccinations, and we strongly recommend including a number of other vaccinations for a number of reasons. Surprisingly many pet owners today don’t get their pets vaccinated, or don’t consider it a necessary part of their pet’s
If you are hearing the phrase “brachycephalic” for the first time, you may think from its technical name that it denotes some kind of canine disorder that you should avoid at all costs. In reality, though, this term refers to a group of some of the most common and well-liked