Lifetime Support – No Additional Costs!

We know you will have years of happiness with your dog after training with us. Because we know this, we offer lifetime support to all of our clients at absolutely no extra charge! We encourage all of our clients to keep in touch and never hesitate to contact us regarding behavior questions or just […]

When Your Dog Won’t Listen

Does your dog listen sometimes and other times act like he has no idea what you’re asking him to do? Many people find that their dog either listens well in class or at home, but doesn’t listen well in other environments. They’re embarrassed by their dogs behavior in front of company, especially if they’ve […]

FREE Foster Dog Training

Perfect Pet Dog Training, LLC will now be offering free rescue dog training for fosters or handlers with non-profit rescue groups. Classes with be held the 2nd Monday of each month at our facility in Gastonia. Classes will cover basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, come, leash walking, place) and solving behavior issues such […]

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When To Start Puppy Training

People often ask me at what age they should start puppy training. The answer is immediately! Training of your puppy – the stuff you teach them at home – should start the DAY you bring your puppy home! This does not mean training needs to be intensive right away. Training at this stage should […]

Selecting A Dog For A Multi-Pet Household

Two Dogs or Not Two Dogs? That is the Question!

Living with multiple dogs can double the pleasure and double the fun but sharing your life with more than one dog is not without its unique considerations and challenges including:

Training time is doubled. When it comes to training, dogs learn better when worked with individually. […]

Thunderstorm Phobia In Dogs

For some of our canine friends, a thunderstorm can be a highly traumatic event. Dogs with thunderstorm phobia can engage in a variety of behaviors including:

Hiding under beds or furniture, or in closets, bathrooms, etc. (typically small enclosed spaces)
Intense barking, whining, and/or howling
Pacing
Drooling
Sweaty Paws
Trembling
Destructive behavior located at exit points – gnawing at window sills […]

Why Do Dogs Dig?

Now that our gardens are in, the digging has begun for our dogs! Something that is so natural for our dogs can be very annoying and frustrating for us humans. We plant the flowers, and they dig them up. It seems like it is a never ending battle. It really is because we are […]

Dog Training Facility

We are happy to announce that we now have a training facility in Gastonia, NC. Our group classes will be held at this location as well as private lessons, day training and opportunities to rent out the facility for organized play groups, etc. (We will still offer in home lessons as well). We installed […]

Just A Dog

I recently came across the poem below and wanted to share. I too have had people tell me “it’s just a dog”. That phrase used to upset me, but from now on I’m just going to smile.

From time to time people tell me, “Lighten up. It’s just a dog.” or “That’s a lot of […]

Resource Guarding In Dogs

Does your dog growl at you when you approach him while he is eating or chewing a bone? Does he show his teeth when you try to move him off the couch? If you answered yes, your dog may be resource guarding. Below you will find information and exercises to both prevent resource guarding […]