Author Archives for Sydney
Just wait ’til I grow up
- By Sydney
- Categories: Junior Obedience
- May 6, 2016
A thoughtful connection between you and your puppy will take time to cultivate and will require patience and consistency. Set an intention to create such a relationship, its worth should not be underestimated. You want to create a connection so that your dog is interested in you! As with anything worthwhile, when you put in… View Article
Finding the Balance on Leash
- By Sydney
- Categories: Junior Obedience
- March 3, 2016
Four thousand three hundred and eighty hours. These are the number of hours you and your dog will spend together on leash if you were to spend approximately one hour a day on leash for twelve years, give or take a little. Of course I’m pulling these numbers out of a hat. Some dogs will… View Article
Nipping and Biting Strategy
- By Sydney
- Categories: Prevention
- January 28, 2016
Part of raising a puppy is getting mouthed, nipped or sometimes bitten so hard you want to cry! You signed up for this when you got your pup. There is no way around this one. Your response to the biting is what counts. It might seem counter intuitive but encourage gentle mouthing from your pup. This… View Article
