The Dog Training Blog
Please enjoy our Dog Training Blog! The blogs are written by the owner, Jo Ferraris, and will offer advice about puppies, dogs, kids and dogs, and K9 Nose Work®.
Selecting a Dog Breeder!
Now that you have figured out what breed(s) may fit your lifestyle (see our previous blog if you missed it!) let's talk about how to screen your future puppy's breeder. First up, health testing. A breeder that has nothing to hide will be up front and honest about...
Choosing the Right Puppy!
How to pick the right breed of dog for you! It seems like everyone I know is getting a puppy or has puppy fever! I am no exception to this rule myself! Choosing to add a puppy to your life is a huge decision. Let's talk about how to select the best pup for your...
What is Puppy Prep School?
Your puppy will have an experience like no other! They will be treated like our own pups and receive the same high level of care, training, and love we would bestow upon our own pups. With our immersive program we are striving for your pup to grow up into a well mannered, well adjusted canine member of society that you can truly enjoy sharing your life with.
Dog Training in Cold Weather Made Better
First. Because I need my gloves, my absolute favorite bit of gear for winter dog training is a silicone squeeze tube! Yep! That’s my favorite.
Frantic About Fireworks?
New Year's Eve. Probably my dog's second least favorite holiday of the year. If they knew what a holiday was, that is! Of my own 6 dogs, 2 of them despise fireworks and gunshots. Here are some things I do to help my own freaked out pups through these nightmarish...