Resources
Welcome to Our Dog Training Resources!
Here, you'll find helpful tips and practical advice to make training your dog easier and more enjoyable. From basic commands to managing behavior, our resources are designed to support you and your furry friend every step of the way. Explore at your own pace and discover tools and insights that can help you build a stronger, happier relationship with your dog.
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Daily Dog Checklist
Training and the little things with our dog sometimes get lost in our hectic schedules. Print out this checklist each month to help remind yourself to do these little things with your dog to enrich their life and help build your relationship to them.
Remember, your dog decides what is rewarding. So if you know your dog likes something in particular, use that to your advantage. Here are some examples of treats, the items in the Amazon list can usually be found at your local pet stores.
Deli meat
Boiled chicken
Their own dog food (if they will work for it)
Treats
Training Equipment
While equipment does not a substitute for training, finding the right equipment for your dog can help make the training process much easier! Here are some recommended equipment for you and your dog. If you are unsure, please speak to me at your session.
Flat buckle collar
6ft leash
Long line
Front clip harness
Treat pouch
While dogs need physical exercise, they also need mental exercise. Using mental enrichment toys and games can help tire your dog out, get their brain working, and add something fun to their life! Some examples of mental enrichment are:
Training
Sniffing walks
Enrichment toys that make them work for their treats.
Enrichment
AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
Test items include:
Accepting a friendly stranger
Sitting politely for a petting
Appearance and grooming
Out for a walk
Walking through a crowd
Sit and down on cue and stay in place
Come when called
Reaction to another dog
Reaction to distraction
Suprvised separation
If you would like more information or see other tests the AKC offers click the link here.
is it play??
When dogs play, sometimes it can sound scary! But in reality it may be playful and non threatening. Knowing the difference, and knowng how dogs communicate with each other is important for dog owners to be able to decipher. Also, keeping in mind, that even “friendly” dogs may not be able to read other dogs social cues very well. So thats when we as can step in. Check this video out to see what play SHOULD look like!
Vaccination Schedule
In terms of vaccinations there are core and non-core vaccines. Download this vaccination schedule below or click here to keep track, please always consult with your vet regarding vaccinations.
Core Vaccinations: Must-have vaccines
Distemper
Hepatitis
Adenovirus
Parainfluenza
Parvovirus
Non-Core Vaccinations: These vaccines depend on your vets recommendation, your geographical location, and lifestyle.
Bordetella
Leptospirosis
Lyme Disease
Canine Coronavirus
Canine Influenza
