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Struggling with a new puppy is stressful. Here’s what you need to do at home with your puppy, and avoid these mistakes.
Positive puppy training builds confidence and strengthens your bond. Learn how early training helps prevent problems.
Are you looking for a fun event to do outside with your dog on St. Patrick’s this year? This St. Patrick’s day, March 17th 2025, is “St. Pawtrick’s” a fun outdoor social event in South Austin at the Watering Bowl. The Watering Bowl is an outdoor dog park and bar in South Austin with a 20,000 square foot fenced in …
Puppy won’t settle and is a busy body? Learn how to use the magic mat to teach your puppy to be calm.
New puppies are a lot of fun but can also be overwhelming. Learn Certified Dog Trainer Shelly Haines‘ Top 5 things to teach your puppy. Start with dog training basics A simple thing that can help make your life with your new dog easier is Dog Training. Start training your puppy right away The sooner you start training your dog, the …
UPDATED: 6/26/2025 Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation Course Current Students Welcome to Enroll: All Dogs Must have Taken Classes with us or Private sessions before class. The deadline to register is August 1st. September 13 – October 18, 2025 – Saturday Mornings – 5 classes + 1 testing day – $300 All dog teams MUST be approved: https://fetchworthy.as.me/CGCFALL2025WAITLIST The Gold …
You should train your dog at least 2 times a week. Your dog is the learner, and you are the teacher. Based on our experience and the industry standards – training your dog 2-3 times a week is the best frequency for formal dog training sessions. Ritual training for daily routines is the best for boundaries, impulse control, foundational skills, …
The first step in changing your dog’s behavior. Using Management A dog training plan has immediate solutions that will prevent the rehearsal of the “unwanted behavior.” This goal is a critical part of the training plan that clients should follow after their first private lesson. We will always make the safety and emotional well-being of everyone involved at the heart of this plan. The …
How Do I Raise a Happy & Well-behaved Puppy? Socialization, enrichment, and positive reinforcement puppy training are the secret formula to raising a happy and well-behaved puppy. “Puppy socialization” is a term thrown around a lot with dog owners and pet parents, but what does it actually mean from a dog training perspective? Did you know? This is the most …