If you got a new furry friend for the holidays, or you are ready to have your existing fur baby obey you better, one of the best ways to improve obedience is to put your puppy through a training academy. Training on your own is challenging and time-consuming, and often pet owners who start are …
The holidays are almost upon us and, if you have an out-of-town trip planned, you’re again faced with the challenge of finding a dog boarding solution. Maybe you have a trusted pet sitter you use or a boarding kennel that was recommended to you. But, before you decide on one of those expensive options, consider …
If you have a “Velcro dog” – one that never wants to leave your side – you might want to consider professional training before his behaviors become any more established than they already are. Although this behavior can seem sweet and endearing at first, it can quickly elevate to a neurotic behavioral nightmare. Should you …
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Off you go to the pet superstore to select a collar and leash for your new dog. An hour later, you’re still standing in front of a huge display wall filled with every color, size and style of leashes, collars, harnesses, vests and assorted paraphernalia. How are you supposed to choose, especially when you don’t …
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Do you leave your dog home alone when you’re at work or out for date night? Although most dog owners would prefer not to leave their beloved pets home alone for hours on end, most people work outside the home. Even if you don’t leave home for work, you must go out for social events, …
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Dog training methods and techniques have changed over time, as research has clarified which approaches work well and which ones do not. Today, many of the world’s best dog trainers use a reward-based, positive reinforcement approach as the basis for their training systems. This method works well in a variety of environments, including obedience training, behavior modification, aggression training …
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Sending a new pet to puppy boot camp is one of the best ways to launch a successful and satisfying journey with your canine companion. In this intensive approach to puppy training, your pet will learn skills that set you on the path to a happy, harmonious future free of behavioral problems and stress. And, depending on the type of …
Does your dog bark too much, or at inappropriate times? Does it seem like your dog barks all the time? At Innovative K9 Academy, this is one of the most common problems our clients ask about. Whether your furry friend’s vocalizations are driving you crazy or setting the entire neighborhood on edge, this behavioral issue …
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Dog trainers work with many different pets each week, both individually and in a group class or boot camp setting. They understand the importance of keeping your pet healthy, for his benefit as well as other animals he may come into contact with. With at least two confirmed cases of canine influenza in Salt Lake City, the …
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Puppy school is a great way to start your new pet off on the right foot. When you bring a new pet – especially a puppy – into your home, you commit to its care for life. But, because puppies aren’t born knowing how to obey basic commands or interact politely and safely with people and other …
