TIPS FOR CAMPING WITH A REACTIVE DOG I’m an avid camper and if I am booked for board and trains and want to go camping, I will usually take them with me. Sometimes the dogs I have in for training are reactive as is the case with my current board and train - Yasha, the 1.5-year-old sable GSD. We are camping right now at Green Park in Tyne Valley, PEI. Having her along on this trip inspired me to share some tips with you on how to camp with a reactive dog: 🐕When choosing a … [Read more...] about Tips for Camping with a Reactive Dog
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Reactive Goldendoodle
Meet Mickey the 5-year-old reactive Goldendoodle! Mickey's family was at a loss on what to do regarding his reactiveness to people. After booking a consult with us to discuss their frustrations and overall goals with Mickey, they decided to enroll in our Board and Train program! After several weeks of living and training with Coach Duke, Mickey has now completed boarding and is living his best fearless life with his family who are now having so much more fun with him! Here is what his owner … [Read more...] about Reactive Goldendoodle
Hogweed Poisoning Dogs
There is a dangerous plant lurking in PEI woods called Hogweed. If you or your dog come into contact with this plant's sap - it can lead to Hogweed Poisoning. My dog, Kyro, went into the woods to potty and briefly explore for 5 mins before coming home, as he’s done for years and came out with two abrasions on his face. I thought he must had just hit a branch. Within 24-hours, blisters and open wounds started appearing. I called my Vet right away and booked an appointment. By the day of … [Read more...] about Hogweed Poisoning Dogs
Off-Leash Dog Training 10 Years Later
Cassie is loving the off-leash dog life! Nearly 10 years ago, Cassie and her family enrolled in our Ultimate Obedience program to learn off-leash obedience. Today, Cassie and her family are still enjoying the benefits of their training! The work they put in truly shows and we are so proud and happy to see where they are 10 years later! Read their story below. "Cassie was the “wild child” dog. Very friendly but had no attention span, loved to run and returned when she wanted and was terrible … [Read more...] about Off-Leash Dog Training 10 Years Later
How To Find Time To Train Your Dog
In this blog, I am going to teach you how to stop taking an all-or-nothing approach to dog training and give you lots of tips on how to find the time to train your dog! So many people are living life with out-of-control dogs. Correction, they are not living, they are surviving. Maybe you got a puppy and were not properly prepared as puppies require A LOT of time and effort put into training or you can end up with major problem behaviors. (Check out our Puppy Management Class for help with … [Read more...] about How To Find Time To Train Your Dog