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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Off-leash training seems – at least to many pet owners – like the holy grail of obedience. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking to the trails or going wilderness camping with your pet off-leash, you know how this skill could benefit you. However, many perils and pitfalls potentially such an outing with your pet. The Benefits […]

If your dog has fear aggression, professional dog training can help (at least in most cases). Fear aggression can be confusing from pet owners. Unless you realize that the behavior stems from fear, you may believe that your pet has an aggressive nature. This can lead some pet owners to rehome the dog or taking him to […]