At this time our daycare program is designed for past or current clients of Perfect Pet Dog Training on Wednesdays only. However, we also offer a Playcare Training program for new clients (details below).
Daycare
Our daycare program is designed to reinforce the training you and your dog have worked on with us in the […]
Since dogs learn that when the doorbell rings, and they run around barking, squealing, growling, and jumping off the walls, they will be rewarded with visitors to jump on, it is important to teach your dog the behavior you want him to do rather than what NOT to do. I highly recommend training a […]
What is clicker training?
Clicker training is a fun and effective way to communicate with your dog. The only thing you need is a clicker, some treats, and your dog!
Clicker training is gentler than traditional training methods. According to Karen Pryor’s clickertraining.com website, “In traditional training, you tell an animal or person what to do, […]
Socialization is important to the overall well-being of your dog because it will provide him with the ability to develop skills to cope with new experiences in a positive way, therefore reducing your dog’s stress.
What is Socialization?
Socialization is the process of exposing dogs to new environments and situations. It helps them to feel more […]
One of the mistakes we often make with our dogs is thinking that dogs see training classes in the same way that we often see being in school—in other words, that learning is reserved for the classroom! In truth, dogs (and people) are constantly learning every second of every day. To have a truly […]
The tail is only one of many communicators on your dog’s body. As a trainer, I often hear, “BUT his tail was wagging…when he bit me!”
That is the trick of the tail! Somehow we silly humans have come to believe that a tail wag is THE sign of a happy dog. Because we’ve bred […]
These days there is a lot of talk on TV and in dog raising books about dominance in the relationship between dogs and humans. While this topic can make for dramatic television material, it is very rare that a dog is trying to dominate his person or household. The true definition of dominance as […]
Dogs are social creatures that enjoy human companionship. Many dogs also enjoy the companionship of another dog. Bringing home a new dog to be a companion to your existing dog can be a lot of fun. Careful work and planning need to be done to ensure a positive relationship builds from the beginning.
If you […]
Question: Ever since we moved into an apartment my dog does not tell us when she needs to be let out and will just poop in our apartment. She will even do it after I give her a 15 minute walk and take her to all of her favorite potty spots to sniff around. […]
Often times when a potential client calls me they will tell me about the issues they are having with their dog and then ask, “Can you help us?” The answer is always an enthusiastic “Yes!”
However, there are important considerations that every pet owner needs to make when they seek training. First, know that I […]