by Mariah Hinds, CPDT-KA | Mar 6, 2019 | Charlotte Dog Training
Stay is a great behavior to teach your dog. It is incredibly helpful to eliminate a multitude of undesired behaviors such as door bolting, counter surfing and begging. Here are some other scenarios where practicing a stay is beneficial. To teach the dog not to jump up...
by Mariah Hinds, CPDT-KA | Mar 2, 2019 | Charlotte Dog Training
Potty training tips for Puppies and Adult Dogs Choose grass! Make it easy for your puppy to understand which substrate you prefer them to potty on. If you need to use an alternative indoor potty area, use fake grass or a litter box with pellet litter. The difference...
by Mariah Hinds, CPDT-KA | Feb 16, 2019 | Charlotte Dog Training
How often have you heard that you need to be Alpha to your dog? It’s a common belief. Researchers were premature in their publication of this concept and they discovered shortly after announcing their Alpha concept that it is not true. A wolf pack is a family...
by Mariah Hinds, CPDT-KA | Feb 1, 2019 | Charlotte Dog Training
Is your dog incapable of sitting still? Impulse control games are a great way to start building duration into our stays. We will teach the dogs that in order to get the treat, the dog needs to wait for the treat to come to them. Step 1- My fist is closed with one...
by Mariah Hinds, CPDT-KA | Jan 28, 2019 | Charlotte Dog Training
When Can I start Puppy Training? Using positive dog training, it’s a great idea to start training your puppy immediately! The benefits of starting as soon as possible include: It’s easier for you! It’s easier for the dog to learn that you are the source of...
by Mariah Hinds, CPDT-KA | Jan 19, 2019 | Charlotte Dog Training
Doggie enrichment and Mental stimulation Is your dog bored? You do not need to take hours out of your day to provide adequate amounts of mental stimulation. If you begin to provide more mental stimulation, you will probably notice that your dog is more settled, less...
