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If you give the gift of dog training to family and friends this holiday season, you’ll truly be giving the gift that keeps on giving, year after year. In Salt Lake City, Innovative K9 Academy utilizes an evidence-based philosophy of dog training based on positive reinforcement. Our rewards-based approach is proven in the scientific research to be […]

Dog trainers must take special care when working with young dogs who are going through a fear period, also known as fear imprint period. These stages – most dogs experience two during their early life – are a normal part of your pet’s development, socialization and cognitive growth. However, unless these phases are addressed with

Ask any dog trainer and they will tell you that pet owners tend to freak out over the prospect of a dog fight. This is a valid concern, as both you and your pet could be seriously injured in the course of a serious fight. However, not every skirmish warrants getting involved. The key, dog

The secret to successful dog training can be distilled down to a single word. You might guess “patience,” “praise,” “discipline” – or maybe “no!” – but, even though a few of those are important, they aren’t quite the answer we’re looking for. Professional trainers know that, no matter how competent they are, no matter how intelligent the dog

Dog trainers help pet owners through a variety of unique – and often, frustrating – behavioral challenges. One of the most puzzling challenges is when your once-perfect pet suddenly starts urinating (or defecating) in the house. In this edition of “Ask the Dog Trainer,” we look at some of the reasons why an adult dog

Dog training for senior dogs presents some interesting challenges, especially as compared to working with puppies and young adult dogs. Professional trainers use a modified approach that takes into account the needs of older pets. This approach requires a little more patience and time, but the payoff is more than worth the effort. The Unique Challenges

Puppy training is the secret to a long, happy – and relatively trouble-free – life with your new pet. But most pet owners are at a loss when it comes to starting the process. How early is too early? And what is the best way to help your new dog get a good head start

Dog trainers often experience what medical professionals call the “Dr. Oz Problem.” The Dr. Oz Problem refers to patients who visit the doctor having already diagnosed (and, sometimes, treated) themselves, based on something they saw on this popular TV show. Dog trainers experience the same issues when pet parents come in for training and describe having tried

Separation anxiety is one of the most common challenges that pet owners encounter. And this problem is certainly one that professional dog trainers must deal with frequently. Although the best way to address separation anxiety is to work with a professional dog trainer, pet owners can help the process along by learning skills that will help

Crate training, also known as kennel training, is one of the most important aspects of your dog’s overall training. Choose a sturdy kennel that is sized so your pet can just stand up and turn around inside – no larger and no smaller. If you don’t want to purchase a puppy-sized kennel as well as