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As a dog trainer I often say to my clients that they need to be consistent when practicing their dog training lessons. As all things dog training related it sounds much easier than it really is. There are so many different variables involved. Here are just a few: Words – If you’re teaching your dog to “sit” then . . . → Read More: Consistency needed in dog training Many mornings when I’m out walking my dogs we pass by homes where other dogs live. The reason I know this is because many – it seems like many – of these dogs bark when we pass by. Sometimes I can see them on the sofa or chair at the window giving it their all. Sometimes . . . → Read More: Barking out the window Source: Papa Gino's website I tell my dog training students to incorporate training into their everyday activities. Using the Papa Gino’s TV commercials – especially the ones where they use the doorbell sound – is a great way to teach your dog to run to the door and let you know that someone is there. Hey, . . . → Read More: Dog Training with Papa Gino’s Just like lots of dog owners, I take my dogs for a walk every morning. There are lots of cars on the road every morning, too. It’s amazing to see how many people are on the phone while they are driving. What could possibly be so important that early in the morning that it can’t wait . . . → Read More: Cell phone drivers To be truthful I didn’t think he would do it. All the dogs that I’ve known that liked squirrels wouldn’t give one up easily. Henry is a good boy. This squirrel had been dead for some time. It had been run over many times and it had sat out in the hot sun for some time. It . . . → Read More: Henry Spit Out a Squirrel This summer when lounging on the deck, my dogs did their usual barking when anyone got too close to what they perceived to be their turf. But I noticed that when they were resting on the grass (not on the deck which is about 3 – 4 feet above ground) they didn’t pay hardly any attention . . . → Read More: Turf Protection So, now that you know how the story ends, why bother reading any further? I don’t know but you’re doing it anyway… It started out just like any other walk. I was out walking my dog the other day and he spotted something in the grass. I let him check it out. It turns out that it was . . . → Read More: Henry Kills a Mouse Welcome to our blog. Must Love Dogs offers dog training and pet sitting services to busy Metrowest residents. Whether you are looking for a responsible obedience trainer or pet sitter, we provide services that cater to your dogs’ needs, as well as your needs. We understand that your dog is an important member of your family. Must . . . → Read More: Welcome to the Must Love Dogs Blog! |
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