Board & Train FAQ
We get a lot of questions about our board & train program. We love that owners care enough to ask questions [...]
Spay and Neuter: Risk vs. Reward
Canine spay and neuter has become a hot and controversial topic in the past few decades. Shelter overpopulation quickly became an [...]
Puppy Development and Socialization
Bringing a new puppy into your home is a fun and exciting time for many families. These bouncing bundles of joy [...]
How to Choose a Good Dog Trainer
Finding a good dog trainer isn't easy. There is no overarching certification organization for dog training as a career, so just [...]
How to Become a Dog Trainer
Dog training is a fast-growing career field, and for good reason. More than ever, pets are becoming kids for people, and [...]
VK9 Owner Education: Key Terms & Concepts
VK9 Owner Education “Behind every well-trained dog is a well-educated owner.” –Amy Pishner A big part of what we do here [...]
Rehabbing Reactive Dogs
When I work with dog reactive dogs, I use a simple 4 step process. Each step takes approximately one week of [...]
8 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe This Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is supposed to be a time of celebration, but it can quickly become a stressful experience if [...]
Training a dog that’s not food motivated
Hey guys! One of the questions we get asked a lot is "How do we train dogs that aren’t food motivated?" [...]
Marker Training: The Fundamentals of Good Communication!
Marker training uses words or sounds to communicate or signal to the dog that he is doing something correctly or incorrectly. [...]