Category Archives: General Advice

Motivational Dog Training

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Where's Your Sit?

Ok let’s face it – a lot of what we ask of our dogs to do isn’t that fun! Think about it, what dog actually wants to stay still or bring us back the dead thing they are eating? None. … Continue reading →

Posted in General Advice | Tagged disc, dog training, dogs, fast, listens, motivation, play, puppies, puppy, quick, recall, responsive, sit, stay | Leave a comment

Rude Dog? Here’s how to change it up!

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Where's Your Sit?

I work with A LOT of adolescent dogs (that period between 5 months old and 2 years old where your dog stops listening to you) and they often struggle with similar issues: Jumping up on guests (including mouthing/nipping, head ramming … Continue reading →

Posted in Behaviour Issues, General Advice | Tagged adolescent, command, dogs, listening, manners, rude, training | Leave a comment

Getting Started in Dog Shows/Trials

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

Last weekend I drove to Calgary, Alberta for a CARO Rally Obedience trial with my dogs. I was excited and looking forward to seeing all my friends. Dog shows for me aren’t about being the best and winning all the … Continue reading →

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Dogs need Impulse Control Training

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

One of the most common issues dog owners face is dealing with a dog who has poor impulse control. What does this mean exactly? Well it means you have a dog that is always reacting and not thinking. For a … Continue reading →

Posted in Behaviour Issues, General Advice | Tagged adolescent, barking, behaviour, biting, changing, dog, dog training, dogs, frustration, impulse control, jumping, leave it, lunging, manners, mouthing, polite, puppies, puppy, stay | Leave a comment

Compassion for Fearful Dogs

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

My clients usually make up 2 select groups of dogs – the first group is the untrained, rowdy and often young dogs who have poor manners and drive their owners crazy with “naughty” behaviour and the second group is usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Behaviour Issues, General Advice | Tagged aggressive, children, dog, fearful, help, socialization, strangers, training | Leave a comment

My dog ate my homework…

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

One of the oldest excuses students have given their teachers over the decades have been “my dog ate my homework”. Dogs do sometimes have destructive tendencies which is why even though uncommon this excuse is plausible. Dogs engage in destructive … Continue reading →

Posted in Behaviour Issues, General Advice | Tagged adolescent, anxiety, bored, chewing, destructive, pacing, puppies, ruins things, separation anxiety, training | Leave a comment

Don’t Rub Their Face In It

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

Sometimes in the world of dog training I come across advice that is old, out dated and just plain ridiculous. I wonder how this ever became a “thing” to do. The issue on my plate today is why would someone … Continue reading →

Posted in General Advice | Tagged correction, dog training, house training, punishment, soiling | 1 Comment

My Neighbourhood: A Recipe for Dog Disaster!

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

Every day I take my German Shorthaired Pointer out for a private one on one walk. He enjoys the obedience work we do and it gives him a chance for some private time with me. He also has a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Behaviour Issues, General Advice, Uncategorized | Tagged daily walk, dog training, loose leash walking, neighbourhood, safetly, urban area | Leave a comment

Having a Merry Christmas with Dogs!

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

Christmas can be a very busy time of year and it’s easy to overlook keeping your pets safe in all the excitement. It is important to note though that these busy holiday times are when we are more likely to … Continue reading →

Posted in General Advice | Tagged christmas, dog training, holidays, manners, safety, santa | Leave a comment

How to successfully foster a dog

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

Getting a new dog from a rescue or shelter has become extremely common place and there has been an increase in that amount of pet lovers fostering a pet. Foster parent programs vary from rescue to rescue but the premise … Continue reading →