Eye contact is a critical part of training. Eye contact builds engagement, and engagement is everything! An engaged dog focuses on the handler and everything else is just background noise. So how do you build engagement, and how do you keep it? Knowing when to reward eye contact is a major component to good dog training. Building eye contact Eye contact [...]
If you didn't know this already, I am a huge fan of CBD. And I'll tell you why... CBD can be a game-changer for dogs and cats with health issues from allergies to cancer. How does it work? There's a messenger system in your pet's body called the endocannabinoid system. It helps regulate everything from sleep and appetite to pain, the [...]
Hi Clients! We are adding an optional treat to our Stay and Plays and Board and Trains: Stuffed Kongs! This is something many of our team members were already doing for their doggie guests as a bonus! Stuffed Kongs are a wonderful enrichment activity for dogs that gives them a yummy treat and a mental workout; it's a win-win! Stuffed Kongs [...]
This excerpt is taken from a Facebook post by Dog Trainer Samantha Lee, one of our Boise dog trainers! Her student, Taxi the Vizsla, is enrolled in our four week Good Dog Advanced Board and Train program, which covers on leash obedience, off leash obedience, manners at home and in public, and lots of fun-filled adventures and play sessions! Taxi's dog [...]
We love to share free tips and tricks with our clients and social media followers. That's why we have this blog! It's full of information designed to help you train your dog and stay up-to-date on the latest methods and services. In this blog, we dive into part 3 of our "Ask Your Boise Dog Trainers" series. 1. Which 3 breeds [...]