Training your dog or puppy is crucial to having a happy, rewarding relationship with your best pooch pal! If you just got a puppy or dog over the holidays, start that relationship off right by having a private dog trainer come to your home or by joining a group dog training class. Even if you've had your dog for awhile, its never too late to start training with your dog. You can take a Teenage Terrors class is your dog has issues like jumping up or digging in the yard. If your dog has no problem behaviors, try something fun like a dog sport or nosework! Whatever you choose to do, just get out there and train your dog!
Cara Shannon, Austin Dog Trainer
This is one of my favorite pet gates:
It's an extra tall baby gate for dogs that like to jump but it has this great little cat gate at the bottom to let your cat more easily escape any curious noses or even a flat out chase. If you have a cat and dog living in the same home, this little gem is the gate for you!
Cara Shannon,
I love this trainer! I can't wait for her to come to us in February for her seminar! http://www.buddyschance.com/Seminarsfordogsownersandtrainers.html
As you begin to look for dog training for your dog, set some criteria for yourself. Ask yourself what methods and training philosophies you are willing to use on your dog.
At our Austin Dog Training facility, we ask ourselves the following questions in evaluating dog training methodologies:
As yourself what you believe in as you look for a dog training program and stick to your guns! Your dog will thank you for it.
Cara Shannon, Austin Dog Trainer
In this episode, Dr. John Ciribassi talks reviews several of his recent cases, including a lab who rushes the door, and exhibits anxiety and fear induced aggression. He talks about dealing with fearful dogs, and evaluating them for possible treatment with pharmaceuticals.
via abrionline.org
We receive a lot of calls at our Austin Dog Training Center from people that want to know if their dog is reactive or aggressive. Most people don't know that there is a difference between a dog that is reactive and one that is actually aggressive. They may tell us "my dog plays with other dogs all the time at the dog park but when he sees a dog on a walk, he barks and spins around at the end of his leash."
This is not uncommon and there can be several different reasons for it. Just because your dog reacts to other dogs on leash with barking, whining, howling, or lunging (and is, therefore, "reactive") doesn't always mean that they'll be aggressive off leash. Many reactive dogs are simply reactive because they lack impulse control and have begun to cope with the excitement of seeing another dog on leash by barking and acting like a fool! Other times, the dog may have learned that frustration or even correction from a collar follow shortly after the sighting of another dog on leash so they go on the offense and bark at the dog as if to say "hey, stay back - I don't want to engage on leash." Of course, we can never read a dog's mind to know what is going on or what combination of factors led to a dog's leash reactivity.
We can; however, take a history of the dog and look at the dog's body language, the type and nature of vocalization the dog does when it sees another dog, and talk to the owner about the dog's history with other dogs to be able to have a better understanding of why the dog is reactive on leash. Then, we begin to get that dog on a management and training protocol to not only change the behavior, but to try to change any underlying feelings the dog has built up with the sight of other dogs. The good news is, even though your dog is reactive if they bark, whine, spin, howl, or lunge on leash at other dogs, this problem can be fixed with consistency, dedication, and humane training.
Cara Shannon, Buddy's Chance, Austin Dog Training
We just left August in the dust and on this summer is on record as the longest, hottest summer in Austin. How do you keep your dog cool?
Grooming for the summer:
Our professional dog groomer can discuss the best options for the particular needs of your dog.
Of course, no matter how hot it is outside, your dog still needs some exercise and entertainment. We now offer Nosework classes, which will stimulate your dog’s brain in our air-conditioned training room or dog daycare indoors in a climate controlled playroom.
Stay safe in the heat!
Carly Rose, Buddy's Chance Dog Daycare
Visit Barbara's Facebook page to get a sneak preview of one of our speakers for 2011. We're so excited to host Barbara at our Austin Dog Training Facility!
Cara Shannon, Buddy's Chance, LLC Austin Dog Training and Behavior
We're working on some exciting workshops and seminars for Austin dog owners! We'll have a workshop with Denise Frenzi in February and a Search and Rescue and off leash focus workshop with Bob Deeds that will likely take place in November. I'll post more details and registration info in a few days!
People who say they love dogs don't necessarily understand dogs. You know who we mean: those people who think that petting your dog is it's fondest wish. They'll approach your dog, hand extended, without even asking you if it's okay.This is a great idea! So many of our clients at our Austin Dog Training Facility (www.buddyschance.com) with fearful or aggressive dogs have trouble keeping people back at a safe distance. This can be a big help to them!
This is a great idea! So many of our clients at our Austin Dog Training Facility (www.buddyschance.com) with fearful or aggressive dogs have trouble keeping people back at a safe distance. This can be a big help to them!
