Tucumcari Dog Training

Author: redforkhippie

  • Start right with passive training

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    Whether you’re working with a new puppy, a fully grown rescue mutt, or an old dog you’ve had for years but never got around to training, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your dog is what I call “passive training.” Active training is what happens when you get out the…

  • Thankful

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    I’m thankful for many things tonight. I’m thankful for my dogs. I’m thankful for Ron, who puts up with my dog-training addiction. I’m thankful for clients like Zeus and his dad, whose hard work and commitment to training make me look good. Check out the awesome job they did during class Sunday:

  • Stop doing this immediately.

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    When I walk a dog — my own or a client’s — I often encounter other dogs barking at us from behind fences. That’s pretty normal canine behavior, and I think most dog owners, if we’re honest, will admit that we consider that a feature, not a bug, because it helps protect our homes from…

  • Follow me on Insta!

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    If you’ve taken a class with me this fall, you already know about this, but I recently set up an Instagram account for the express purpose of sharing content related to dog training. Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/tucumcari_dog_training/ for training tips, advice on selecting and using equipment, and gratuitous cute-dog content. Below is a sample of…

  • Why train your dog?

    Why train your dog?

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    As a rescue volunteer, I see far too many good dogs end up homeless because they simply do not understand what their owners want them to do. Training helps owners communicate with their dogs better to prevent or correct unwanted behaviors, cultivate desirable behaviors, and strengthen the bond between human and canine. Dog training is…