As a professional trainer I am reminded every day of how important it is for people to start training their dog the day they bring the dog home. If we don’t train our dogs they do not know right from wrong, and often hear the word “no” over and over again but are never […]
Counter surfing can be an annoying and frustrating habit for your dog to develop. It can also be dangerous for your dog if they get into something that can be poisonous, or knock a sharp or hot object off of your counter or stove. However, we have to keep in mind that dogs are […]
Training pet dog behavior is for two general purposes—“do” and “don’t”: First is training basic manners, or “do”—to perform desired behaviors on cue such as “sit,” “down,” “come,” “stay,” and walk politely on leash. The other purpose of pet dog training is “don’t do”—don’t jump, pull on leash, run away, take candy from the […]
Barking is a natural instinct for dogs. There are times we want them to bark (warding off intruders) and other times we would like them to stop (when the same neighbor is outside that they see every day!). Below is a list of training techniques that can help you stop your dog from barking. […]
The “watch me” command is a basic command that can be used to get your dog’s attention in different situations. I often use the “watch me” command for dogs that bark, lunge and become overly excited on the leash when they see other dogs. If your dog is looking at you, they are not […]
Long before dogs entered our homes and their life of leisure, dogs earned their food by spending hours each day searching and hunting for food. Today dogs are often handed everything they need including their meals. This may sound wonderful to many of us, but for our dogs it can lead to a bored, […]
FREE Canine Good Citizen testing will be held Saturday, January 12th from 10am-12pm. The test will be held at the Good Samaritan United Methodist Church in Lake Wylie. Please call or email to reserve your spot or for more information – 803-210-9380 or info@perfectpetdog.com.
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Therapy dogs are household pets whose owners take them to visit nursing homes, schools, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, libraries and other facilities where people would benefit from interactions with the dogs. A therapy dog can be any breed or mix of breeds. Therapy dogs must have a friendly, patient temperament with people of all ages. […]
Fearfulness in dogs can develop at any age. Often times the cause is lack of socialization to different people, animals, places and things during the prime puppyhood socialization period. Other causes include emotional trauma, physical abuse or simply not getting enough social interaction on a regular basis throughout the dog’s life. Shyness and fear […]
Perfect Pet Dog Training, LLC offers both Private Lessons and Day Training programs for the convenience of keeping your dog at home. Our Private Lessons are designed to suit you and your dog’s individual needs and your busy schedule. We come to you for daytime, evening or weekend appointments. By choosing any one of […]