by Nadine Francis | Jun 25, 2019 | Blog |
What do you do if you have your dog off leash and a dog runs up to you and your dog? How do you handle this situation? First off…is YOUR dog 100% off leash reliable. No? put the leash on. If so, call your dog to you and put a leash on when a strange dog is seen....
by Nadine Francis | Jun 19, 2019 | Blog |
I was prompted to write this after having quite a few aggressive cases and assessments lately. I do not post all clients on FB for various reasons. But I hope this article helps give people some insight into dog behaviour. I have been dealing with some pretty...
by Nadine Francis | Dec 1, 2015 | Blog |
A dog that pay attention to you, enjoys the interaction and learns to use their brain (commands: sit, down, stand etc) has been able to follow a lure, toy, or affection, have fun and stay focused as it wants the reward. Why do we reward? We need to help motivate the...
by Nadine Francis | Nov 25, 2015 | Blog |
When picking a puppy, it is important to know why you want a puppy. Are you lonely? Do the kids keep asking for a puppy of their own? Did your career schedule change to accommodate a puppy’s needs? Does agility, barn hunts, breeding or showing a dog interest...
by Nadine Francis | Nov 25, 2015 | Blog |
What does it mean to be a leader? Well, if you look at a dictionary version it will state that a leader is a person or thing that leads. They guide or direct. So what do we need to do with our dogs to help them understand us better? Lead them. Guide them. Direct them....
