Life has changed for everyone during the COVID Pandemic and my role as head dog trainer at Unleashed Potential, PEI has changed as well. Clients are struggling and so are their dogs. With health threats, restrictions, masks, lockdowns, transitions to working from home, homeschooling kids, bubble open, bubble closed, restrictions lifting, restrictions back in place…it’s been a roller coaster. People are tired, burned out. I see this on my client's faces. Less smiling happy faces, more tired, … [Read more...] about The Pandemic Dog Trainer: Life During COVID & How You Can Find Harmony With Your Dog.
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How to CALM a HYPER Puppy OR Excite a Lazy Dog Using FOOD
Watch This Video and Learn How to CALM a HYPER Puppy OR Excite a Lazy Dog Using FOOD If you enjoyed this video, please Subscribe to our YouTube channel (P.S. Click the bell icon to get notifications when we post a new video). Do you have a pushy dog, a hyper puppy, or a dog that likes to jump all over you? Does your dog lack focus, not listen or pay attention? If so, then this video is for you! Two Powerful Ways to Use Food in Training Learn How to CALM a HYPER Puppy using … [Read more...] about How to CALM a HYPER Puppy OR Excite a Lazy Dog Using FOOD
Do Dogs Forget Obedience They Have Learned?
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?
Great Dane OFF LEASH: Training a Shy Timid Dog, Testimonial Unleashed Potential, PEI
Hamlet, Great Dane OFF LEASH and going everywhere with Unleashed Potential Ultimate Obedience!! It’s hard to find the words to describe what Unleashed Potential K9 in PEI has done for me and my Great Dane. Hamlet is a timid and shy dog, and I went to Unleashed Potential looking for help, hoping to build his confidence and mine. The first session we had opened my eyes to the possibilities of what Hamlet and I could accomplish together. Since then,we have been educated, challenged and … [Read more...] about Great Dane OFF LEASH: Training a Shy Timid Dog, Testimonial Unleashed Potential, PEI
Shelter dogs “Loved” to Death
I'm seeing a disturbing trend in the pet dog world. Something I never thought I would see. I truly wish I did not have to write this blog post. Unfortunately I can no longer sit back and watch what is happening without voicing my concerns, and doing what I can to prevent injuries and deaths to dogs and people. This information may seem over-the-top and dramatic, but it’s what I see in my line of work every week. Tyler Muto is a dog trainer located in Buffalo New York, who is a friend of mine. … [Read more...] about Shelter dogs “Loved” to Death