by ffdt | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
As humans, we know to be careful in extreme temperatures. Unfortunately, our dogs often don’t realize they need to slow down until it’s too late — so it’s on us to protect them from excessive heat. So, how hot is too hot for dogs? Quick answer: For...
by ffdt | Nov 3, 2025 | Behavior, Training, Training Philosophy
In the world of modern dog training, marker training is a proven method for speeding up your dog’s learning. But what happens when you don’t have a clicker handy? This is where training with marker words comes in. While a spoken word can’t be...
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 | Uncategorized, Holidays, Puppies, Top 5 reasons to..., Training
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...
