If you have an aggressive dog, the situation can dominate your life. Aggression goes beyond unwanted or annoying behavior, posing a real threat of danger to humans and other animals. Canine aggression is the most commonly cited reason for surrendering dogs and for euthanasia in the shelter. It’s also the most common reason that […]
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Dog training specialists recommend teaching your dog to come on command – also known as recall on command – at the earliest possible time. Although all dog training components are important, the recall command is crucial to your pet’s safety as well as your peace of mind. Unfortunately, teaching your pet to come when called
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Professional dog trainers regularly address a variety of canine behavioral problems, and determine the most effective ways to correct them. In most cases, we can provide practical solutions to resolve most behavioral problems, including separation anxiety, fearful behavior and aggression. Resource guarding is also a common problem, and one that our clients often request advice
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For traveling with your pet, effective dog training is one of the best ways to ensure a safe and hassle-free journey for you both. Today, more and more pet owners are choosing to take their dogs along on trips. Whether you plan to fly or drive, ensuring that your dog has the right type of
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House training a puppy can push new pet owners to their wits’ end. The process takes time, patience and – above all – consistency. Some pups seem to figure out potty training by themselves, especially if you have other house trained dogs in the home. Others, however, seem to resist every effort to teach them
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Professional pet training is one of the best gifts you can give the dog and puppy owners in your life this holiday season. Innovative K9 Academy offers a variety of reward-based training programs for puppies and adult dogs. Our programs utilize scientifically based methods for engaging the pet and establishing mutual trust. All of our
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All dog training programs share a common goal: to foster a relationship of mutual trust and regard between you and your pet. One of the basic techniques used by professional trainers is the structured walk. Not only does the structured walk serve an invaluable purpose in the training process, but it also creates a strong
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Puppy boot camp is one of the most effective ways of training your family’s new companion. Sure, you could undertake the training process yourself. But, if you’re like most of our clients, you don’t have a lot of free time to spend on this effort. Consequently, your pet’s training may never take shape. When
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Has your dog’s separation anxiety become a major cause for concern in your household? When your dog is destructive or poorly behaved, particularly when you’re away, separation anxiety is often the cause – but not always. So how do you know what is really behind your pet’s bad behaviors? What Are the Symptoms of Separation
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As a part of puppy training, it is important to recognize and understand your pet’s fear imprint periods, sometimes called fear stages or simply fear periods. Although these phases are a normal part of your pet’s development, fear imprint stages must be handled with care. Otherwise, he may develop patterns of behavior that are challenging
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