by ffdt | Sep 13, 2023 | Puppies
By Rachel Moseley The critical socialization period for puppies is between 3-12 weeks of age. Ideally the breeder you got your puppy from has started this for you with carefully planned exposures and socialization opportunities prior to them coming home. Once they’re...
by ffdt | Sep 12, 2023 | Top 5 reasons to..., Training
Crate training isn’t just about keeping your dog confined—it’s a game-changer for potty training, safety, and emergencies. It helps puppies avoid accidents and saves your favorite shoes from chewers. Plus, it prepares your dog for vet visits or unexpected disasters....
by ffdt | Sep 12, 2023 | Puppies
Rachel and Shanthi run the puppy training and socialization course at NWA School for Dogs. With years of experience and a passion for helping pups and their humans thrive, they’ve seen it all when it comes to puppy parenting challenges. From potty training mishaps to...
by ffdt | Nov 11, 2020 | Training Philosophy
What is clicker training? “Clicker training” is the popular term for the training or teaching method based on what we know about how living organisms learn. Research has shown that any creature—whether a dog, cat, dolphin, parrot, fish, horse, llama, or person—is more...
by ffdt | Jan 27, 2020 | Leash Walking, Training
This was written many years ago when the school was at a facility with cement floors that we could use sidewalk chalk on. Nowadays, our high tech waterproof floors don’t work with chalk so we ask our students stand perfectly still and reward their dog for paws...
