by ffdt | Jan 21, 2025 | Puppies
As a trainer, there are a lot of recommendations I give my clients – especially with puppies – to make their life a little easier. The real question is, what puppy training rules do I ignore when it comes to my personal dogs and why (I might just be...
by ffdt | Dec 22, 2024 | Holidays, Puppies, Top 5 reasons to..., Training, Uncategorized
Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting adventure, but let’s be honest—it can also be a little overwhelming! One of the biggest challenges for many new puppy parents is crate training. How do you make your pup feel safe and comfortable in their new space without all...
by ffdt | Dec 10, 2024 | Behavior
Story time with Shanthi, kiddos. Got another one for you. Question: “How do I get my dog to stop barking at (insert thing here like cars, people, dogs)? I scold them for it and tell them to ignore it but they won’t stop.” So many dogs struggle with dog...
by ffdt | Nov 22, 2024 | Training, Training Philosophy
As humans, we tend to be predisposed to looking for “bad” things” as a side effect of living in a punitive society. If someone steals your wallet, you’re going to notice right away and want them punished for doing something morally wrong. Whereas if you leave...
by ffdt | Nov 21, 2024 | Training, Training Philosophy
I had two separate clients talking about playing fetch with their dogs today. They both have the issue that their dog won’t let the ball go or let them get it to throw again. Both dogs also have an issue with being easily aroused (read that however you want...
