Engage Disengage
One of my favorite techniques for working with reactive dogs is this lovely, easy to follow, technique called "Engage-Disengage". I generally recommend starting reactive dogs with classical conditioning when they are around the stimuli that causes an...
Training tips
1,000 clicks - reward quickly and often! Dogs will offer behaviors that are highly rewarded. If you reward your dog for sitting in front of you every time they want attention, they'll sit instead of jump on you! I say it's 1,000 clicks to...
My groomer saved my dog.
My old girl is turning 12 in August. She gets around but has arthritis in her paws which make it very uncomfortable for her nails to be cut with traditional nail clippers. Hannah Manesreh, with Lucky Dog Canine Grooming, gently takes care of Stregas paws in a manner...
It’s Fireworks season!
I know July 4th is seven weeks away but it is a FAST approaching holiday that terrorizes animals all over the United States. Every year, dogs get spooked and lost on the Fourth of July. Here are some tips to prepare you and your dog for one of the more traumatic...
Hit the trails!
Hiking season is upon us! We're all coming out of hibernation to enjoy the paved and off road trails all around the region. For many of our dogs, it's a time to get out and explore with their owners. Keep in mind they've been cooped up, like us, all winter long and...
Rainy Day Games
"EEGADS it's raining!! We can't go outside we may DIE" - Strega & Henry That seems to be the tone for all dogs this morning. So I wanted to share with you some things we do in our home to manage the cabin fever on really rainy days. For potty walks, grab that...
Tricks Class
5/19/2017 Registration closed. For more information, please contact Shanthi Steddum at 479-301-5027. Join guest instructor, Karen Kathka, CTDI as she teaches fun tricks that strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Earn your trick dog title! ...
Happy Groomer/Vet visits!
Save the date and join Shanthi to learn about simple techniques you can do at home to make vet and groomer visits easier for you and the provider! Registration required for this free event When: April 1st, 2017 10:00am-11:30 Where: Mount Sequoyah Retreat, Martin...
A thinking dog?
Yesterday I had the joy of watching a dog THINK her way through a situation to get what she wanted. Sweet Ziva, a 12 month old doodle, is a wonderful loved family pet. She's beautifully behaved on leash and the family loves nearly everything about her. "Nearly"...
Foundation Skills
What are "foundation skills"? At NWA School for Dogs, we consider foundation skills to be those skills required for you and your dog to have a harmonious and happy life together. Simple skills like: what's your name? leave it sit down come walking politely on a leash...