Dog Training

Taking your dog to the vet is an inevitable part of being a pet owner. However, if you aren’t paying close attention to what’s going on, you could be involved – or be the cause of – an unfortunate incident. This simple list, although not exhaustive, is a good start to a successful and safe visit […]

If your dog displays possessive or jealous tendencies, it may potentially turn into a behavioral problem that warrants concern. Typically, these behaviors emerge in response to a major change in your household. You may get another pet, start dating someone new, bring in a roommate or have a baby, any of which can prompt your

If you have a problem dog, contact a professional dog trainer before you take drastic action. You may be surprised how quickly an experienced trainer can turn a bad situation around. When you bring a dog into your home, you do so with the belief that the pet will be a part of your family

Dog trainers work one-on-one with pets and their owners to help overcome a range of challenging behavioral issues.  One common issue involves a fear of the vacuum cleaner. Some dogs run scared when their owners pull out the vacuum, hiding under the furniture and cowering in fright. Others seem to have a personal vendetta with

Although a dog trainer can be helpful at any stage of your pet’s life, some situations create a more pressing need for an experienced professional.  Most puppies exhibit a fairly standard lineup of behaviors. Some pups, however, exhibit what industry professionals refer to as red flag behaviors. If you notice any of these characteristics in your

Enrolling in a dog boot camp is the easiest, most effective way to get the pooch you love to have better behavior. Maybe you’re struggling to train your dog and haven’t had much success. Or, perhaps you simply don’t have the time to offer the type of training your dog needs. Either way, your frustrations

In the event of a crisis, professional dog training can help prevent you from being separated from your beloved pet. Although we are fortunate to have a low risk of natural disaster here in northern Utah, you can’t anticipate when disaster could strike. If you follow the coverage of wildfires, hurricanes and other types of

When a dog trainer begins working with a new client, the pet’s owners typically have tons of questions about the process. Most pet parents are concerned about what will happen once the trainer finishes their work and they’re left to keep Fido in line. Ask anyone who’s raised children and they’re likely to tell you

Fearful dogs pose a variety of behavioral challenges – sometimes even for professional dog trainers. Dogs can become fearful for a number of reasons but, whatever the origin of the behavior may be, understanding what makes your pet behave the way he does can go a long way toward helping him overcome his challenges. But