Pet dog training and behavior modification
At Lugaru K9 Training, we are always encouraging our clients to exercise their dogs more for a whole host of reasons. One of the physical activities we often bring up is having your dog walk the treadmill, which can be especially helpful for dog owners who are tied to a
Some time ago, a friend’s dog got out while he was left with the dog-sitter. On a tense winter afternoon, I put my day on pause, and a group of us spent the greater part of a day trudging through snow, leaves, and deer poop while following scattered dog tracks
The last few years have been a whole new beast in the realm of dog training as well as the pet industry as a whole. 2020 saw pet ownership among Americans rise from 67% to 70% of all households, a major jump to make in a single year. With many
As a dog trainer, I understand and acknowledge the influence that a poor diet can have on a dog’s health and overall behavior. That’s why having a good food for my personal dogs is so critical to me, and why I started taking it upon myself last year to provide
Knowing how to pick a good dog trainer for you can be a tedious process. There’s so much information out there; so many ideologies, philosophies, programs, styles, tools, and lifestyle factors that go into this decision. But at the end of the day when you’re at your wit’s end, you
I’ve struggled with dog hair for years. It was manageable when I just had one personal dog, a single-coated small dog at that. But then over the years I added my pomeranian and all her stubborn deep gray fluff. Then a cat, and another, and providing daycare a few days
A reliable leash is a necessity for all dog owners, needed from the moment your new dog comes home. This is because the leash plays a vital role in the safety, security, and training of your dog. In most places, a dog leash is a legal requirement when you are
I was out with a good friend a few weeks ago shopping for the holidays. I had one of my board-and-train dogs, a fabulous and lovable golden retriever named Leroy, with me to have our outing double as some public access training. We ran some drills while perusing items in
One of the things we most routinely go over with prospective clients during their consultation process is helping them understand the tools we use, how and why we use them, and what to expect from incorporating them into a balanced dog training program. Unfortunately, that often means having to address
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Dogs are inquisitive creatures who are born scavengers and voracious eaters. By nature, dogs and particularly puppies, use their senses of sight, smell, and taste to explore the world. They eat a variety of strange things that make no sense or even seem repulsive to most of us. And some dogs