Foot Handling: “Give Me 5!”
Now that your dog has learned how to willingly place their foot on a target, let’s now make this a bit more challenging by asking them to place the paw…
Foot Handling: Touching a Target
“Now wait a minute,” I hear you asking. “What does touching a target have anything to do with foot handling? We’re not even touching the foot!” As a retired dog…
Introducing Foot Handling
One of the most common reasons a dog is refused service at the groomer over is fighting for their feet. A dog that doesn’t want their feet touched may bite…
Do Dogs Understand Favoritism?
Getting a new puppy can be an exciting experience, but what happens if your older dog feels left out? If you lavish the older dog in attention, will the new…
Introducing the Groom Lead
The most surprising things can cause your dog to stumble during a groom session. A dog who is used to a flat collar being buckled around their neck for walks…
Review of How Dogs Love Us
WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS How Dogs Love Us is a story of love, growth, and science. It centers around Dr. Gregory Berns, a neuroscientist who normally works with people.…
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Chihuahua
Valentine’s Day is usually a romantic day for couples, but many people choose to celebrate the holiday in other ways. If you want to show your dog how much you…
Introducing the Wobble Board
Now that your dog understands how to get on and off a platform, the next step is to introduce them to the fact that not all platforms are stable. As…
Platform Training Your Dog
The groom table is the center of your dog’s experience with grooming. The ideal dog will stay still on the table while being worked on. They can sit when the…
