By Melanie Benware The most important thing about having your dog trained is to choose a training curriculum that fits your life. As a trainer, I have learned that if I do not cater the training to fit the client’s lifestyle, the owner is less likely to follow through with my recommendations. What I expect… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2014
BUILDING THE BOND WITH YOUR DOG
By Melanie Benware A well known dog trainer once said to me “You get a dog because you want a best friend, you call a dog trainer because you don’t want your best friend to be a jerk!!” Although the quote is very funny, it is also very true. People hire trainers for all sorts… Read more »
UNLEASH YOUR DOG’S FULL POTENTIAL!
By Melanie Benware One of the most common calls we get for training is from an owner who has a dog that will not come when called. Teaching a reliable recall is the most important thing you can teach your dog. Not only could it save their life one day but imagine being able to… Read more »
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!
By Amanda Nepomuceno Have you ever had to spend quality time with a child who consumed lots candy and soda? That child may be hyper or not able to focus and could have some long term health issues. People are becoming increasingly aware that certain dietary preservatives and synthetic chemicals pose significant health hazards and… Read more »
MAY I PET YOUR DOG?
By Melanie Benware May I pet your dog? This is a very simple and important question, yet so often unasked. One of the biggest concerns we hear from clients is how other people will rush up to pet their dog without asking. Likewise, strangers will allow other dogs to pounce upon their dogs, again, without… Read more »
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