In light of the recent dog attack on a popular O‘ahu trail, I wanted to put together some tips if you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation. For details of the incident you can view the article on Hawaii News NOW. Unfortunately, there is not a sure-fire way to break up a dog fight however here are some tips that can help: First and foremost, remain calm and assertive the best that you can. … [Read more...]
Winning Tips For Your Dog Training Success
Have you ever found yourself struggling with finding time to train your dog, or give up if you do not see the results that you were hoping for? If so, you are not alone. I too sometimes struggle. Here are some tips that I learned along the way to win with the dogs that I train. How to win with training your dog: Have realistic goals for your dog. Remember that training takes time. There are … [Read more...]
Try This Before Your Walks
Did you know that the way you start your walks with your dog can set a precedent to how your walks will go? If you allow your dog to pull you out the door at the beginning of your walk, it is more likely your dog will pull you during the entirety of your walk. Consequently, it will take that much longer to gain their attention. I quickly learned that if I allowed a dog to jump all over me while putting on … [Read more...]
Helpful Tips For Your Recalls
Is your dog not responding to their recalls like you would like? Do they look at you when you call them to ‘come’ but continue to turn and run the other way? If you find you are having a hard time with your dog coming when called, apply these helpful tips. When applied you will see results immediately! https://youtu.be/nqnc5RDdXHY 1. First and foremost, set your dog up for … [Read more...]
How Has Dog Training Changed Over Time?
Formal dog training as we know it originated during World War II. Before that, dogs had been working household members and their behavior was largely shaped through organic learning from older dogs. Only when soldiers needed to train large numbers of dogs to assist in warfare did compulsion training arise and, when the war ended, was developed into a recognized field by discharged military personnel. Back then, society as … [Read more...]
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