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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 […]

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 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