Once in a while I hear people say, " I did obedience with my dog but he forgets it all now". This is a statement that makes me shake my head. I don't believe this to be true. I believe if you train your dog to fully understand a name to a behaviour then they don't completely forget it. Over time, like us, if you don't use it you loose it. They will get sloppy and they will refuse BUT They don't completely forget it. Watch the video of Duke Ferguson working with his dog Nitro after a … [Read more...] about Do Dogs Forget Obedience They Have Learned?
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Feeding Time is Training Time – Step One
This is how my puppy, River, eats every piece of food she gets. Feeding time is training time. My dogs work for a living. This provides some of the mental stimulation they need and when combined with physical exercise most of the behaviour problems we see simply go away or are severely diminished. This is how I instruct all of my clients in the program to go about it. Some do and some don't and it is very easy to spot the difference in the dogs as a result. It isn't that you can't get … [Read more...] about Feeding Time is Training Time – Step One
The Doodle Who Ate Everything! Testimonial
My dog, Victor, has had 5 surgeries. Victor is a two-year-old labradoodle. His surgeries were related to him eating things. I brought Victor to Unleashed Potential to correct his behaviour. Since being at Unleashed Potential the results are incredible! Duke taught me to take control of Victor and not give up on him. I was scared to take Victor anywhere. It was embarrassing for me as a dog owner to be seen in public with him as he was out of control. Victor is now sitting … [Read more...] about The Doodle Who Ate Everything! Testimonial
Mastering the Art of Attention
No matter what age or breed of dog we can help you too MASTER the art of attention with your dog! Below is a video shot with a young pup just 17wks of age. In one week we mastered attention! So that being said.... I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS FOR YOU: Have you been told you can't train a dog until 6 months of age? Do you have trouble getting your dog to pay attention to you? If you answer YES, then watch this video. You will get to know the truth and see a mini dog training session and learn some … [Read more...] about Mastering the Art of Attention
Dogs With Kids – Free Tips From Unleashed Potential K9
Dogs With Kids - Free Tips From Unleashed Potential K9 I am often asked what is the best breed of dogs for children. My answer is plain and simple. "There is no Perfect Breed of dog for children". You can have 10 dogs of the same breed and the all have different temperaments.Some will be suitable and some will not. A Pit Bull can make just as good of a companion pet as a Golden Retriever or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel so this is not a breed specific issue. Keep one thing in mind as it is … [Read more...] about Dogs With Kids – Free Tips From Unleashed Potential K9