Dear Critter Corner: We have a young pup who we are taking to classes, but we are still struggling with a few items. Our pup is sweet, but lacks impulse control around anything that he wants. Do you have any tips on exercises to work on? Most of our young pups lack...
Dear Critter Corner: We will be bringing home a new pup soon, and we want to be prepared with the right type of equipment to use for them. What are your suggestions for a young puppy? There are many different types of equipment options out there to choose from, so...
Dear Critter Corner: Can you give us a few ideas for some fun, easy tricks that we can work on with our pup and that our kids can help with? Teaching tricks is always a nice break from your training and a great way to get the kids involved in the training as well....
Dear Critter Corner: I am struggling with teaching my dog to come to me reliably when called. Can you give me some tips to help with this? Many owners struggle with this issue. We tend to muddy the cue ‘come’ by repeating it too much and without a follow-through when...
Dear Critter Corner: We just started training class with our new pup, and he sat and barked for the whole class. The instructor gave us some tips, but I am curious how you would approach the constant barking in class. This is something that happens in many training...
Dear Critter Corner: This is our first Spring and Summer with our pup, and we are looking forward to many outings. What are some things we should be aware of or pack for an outing? This is a great time to get out and bring your pup with you when you are able and if...
