Does your furry friend need to learn new behaviors? Reward-based dog training relies on positive reinforcement rather than dominance or physical force. Essentially, with this approach, you’ll be rewarding Fido for demonstrating good behavior and withholding rewards for undesirable behavior. Here, the experienced professional trainers at iWorkDogs explains why pet owners should use these training […]
Have a furry friend in need of training? Before you trust your beloved pet to a professional dog trainer, make sure you do your homework. Many people don’t realize that anyone can offer dog training services – the industry is unregulated, so there are no educational or experience requirements to becoming a trainer. Therefore, you […]
One of the things we see most people struggle with is crate training. Many people will try but abandon it as soon as their dog shows any resistance. I think from the beginning, most people look at the crate as some sort of punishment. That’s because we humans associate being confined to a small space […]
Is your new pup gnawing on everything they can find? Take the right approach to puppy training, and you can put an end to the destructive chewing. It’s completely normal for puppies to chew on things – that’s how dogs explore their environment. Plus, chewing provides relief from the pain of teething. But while the […]
Dog training is easier the earlier you begin – and ideally, that would be the day you bring a new puppy home. But, not all pet parents take the time to fully train their furry friends at a young age, and some don’t have the opportunity. What if your dog is an adult? Can you […]
If you’re planning an out-of-town trip and in need of dog boarding, give some thought to sending your four-legged family member to a dog board-and-train program instead. Dog boot camp costs more than boarding, but depending upon the facility you choose, the difference in price may not be all that significant. Plus, while you’re away, […]
Does your pooch go crazy when someone knocks at the door? With the right dog training methods, you can help your barker learn to be quiet. Barking at the door is one of the most common issues dog owners face – and actually, the behavior is quite normal. Experts believe that barking at sudden sounds […]
If you recently added a young dog to your family or are planning to do so soon, you may want to consider for professional puppy training classes. Trying to train your new pup on your own can be difficult, and achieving results can take time. All the while, you may be left feeling frustrated or […]
Sending your new pooch off to a board-and-train dog boot camp is a highly effective way of ensuring they learn basic behavioral skills. But, bonding with your furry friend is important to forming a lifelong relationship – and you may wonder whether the time your dog spends away from you will affect your ability to […]
Millions of people know the joy and companionship that comes from having a dog—going for walks, playing in the park, cuddling on the couch—but what happens when your dog starts to exhibit behaviors that are potentially harmful to them, to you, or to other pets and pet owners? Even the best dogs can struggle with […]
