Be a Doggie Detective
- By Sydney
- Categories: Life Skills, How Dogs Learn, Mindfulness Musings
- August 8, 2022
“Why will my dog go in the pool at doggie camp, but won’t when we’re at home?” Unravel the mystery of your dog’s behavior. Is there something going on with your dog that has you baffled? Think of it as an opportunity to be a doggie detective. Rather than a problem to solve it’s a… View Article
How to ‘Train’ a Puppy
- By Sydney
- Categories: Life Skills, Getting Started, How Dogs Learn, Mindfulness Musings
- July 12, 2022
Connection and choice, or control – what does this mean for you and your dog? When we let go of the idea of control and our goals become centered around the concept of building trust and connection we experience an enhanced relationship with our dog. Let go of old notions of control, compliance, and outdated… View Article
5 easy steps – how to use our new puppy planner
- By Peg
- Categories: Resources, UP News Bulletin
- May 29, 2022
There is plenty of research that shows how actually writing down your to-do list and schedule for the day makes you feel more engaged in the task at hand. And once your puppy training is complete, the physical planner becomes an artifact — a time capsule, if you will — of that time spent happenings.
Long lines
- By Sydney
- Categories: Life Skills, Getting Started, Socialization, Games
- October 6, 2021
A long line is a wonderful piece of equipment. Whenever you are in an environment where you feel comfortable and safe to use one, these lines will give you the freedom to have fun and train. Combined with great training and yummy treats they can also help stop a puppy from pulling on the leash…. View Article
Puppy Personals
- By Sydney
- Categories: Getting Started, How Dogs Learn, Prevention, Mindfulness Musings
- August 10, 2021
Meet My Puppy My make-believe puppy Petronilla has shared a bio. What is the point of this fanciful canine caper? A look at life from your pup’s view. When Petronilla writes about herself she doesn’t list going for leisurely walks on a busy sidewalk as her favorite way to spend an afternoon. She might also… View Article