Do You Annoy Your Dog?
Did you know there are things we do which can really annoy our dogs? What appears to be pleasant or fun for us can be irritating to our...
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David Bundy
- Feb 1, 2022
Know your dog BEFORE you bring them home
“So, you think you want a Border Collie?” That was the question asked by many people who knew the breed well when I announced my plans...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Jan 1, 2022
The Guilty Look
“My dog knows what they did wrong” or “My dog always looks guilty …” All trainers hear these words from dog owners, repeated over and...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Dec 1, 2021
Holiday Safety Tips
The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents plan to include their dogs in their holiday plans. As you prepare for the holidays,...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Nov 1, 2021
Your Stubborn Dog
In our classes, we often hear people describing their dogs as stubborn. It is entirely unfair to label a dog as stubborn, because often,...
Courtney
- Sep 30, 2021
The Positive Power of Muzzles
When we think of a dog in a muzzle, we think of some demon hell hound with foam dripping from sharp teeth that can’t wait to tear any...
Joylynn
- Sep 1, 2021
Adventures in Nail Trimming
Welcome to a fun day of nail trimming!! As we all know nail trimming for puppies should begin once the nails are making that ‘Clicking”...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Aug 1, 2021
Why "NO" Doesn't Work
When we are approached by clients, we often hear people telling us that they tell their dog "NO" and the dog doesn't listen to them. As...
David Bundy
- Jul 1, 2021
A Dog Worth Remembering
Dogs have always been important to Michael White of Starkville, Miss., although he has not had one of his own in the last 50 years. Every...
David Bundy
- Jun 1, 2021
Bonding With Your Dog
Phones were ringing. Announcements were blaring over the PA system. Power saws were buzzing as they cut boards for a construction...
Awesome Dog Academy
- May 1, 2021
Fleas & Ticks
Fleas are a nuisance nearly all dog parents will have to deal with at some point. So what are fleas? According to Webster, a flea is any...
Joylynn
- Apr 1, 2021
Using Less Treats
What Is fading the lure? It is the act of slowly using less and less treats when you give your dog a cue. It is often done after we proof...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Mar 1, 2021
Rewarding Your Dog
“My dog should listen to me because he loves me” “My dog should obey because I expect it” These two statements are things we hear often...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Feb 1, 2021
Rawhide Chews
Let's discuss Rawhide chews and why exactly your Veterinarian and Dog trainers are so adamant that we should not give them to our dogs....
Awesome Dog Academy
- Jan 1, 2021
New Year, New Puppy
January is national dog training month! So what else could we write about other than what we do best? In the dog training world, January...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Dec 1, 2020
Dear Santa, I want a puppy...
Christmas is the time of the year when so many families get puppies. It is one of the most common gifts that parents get their kids, who...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Nov 1, 2020
I Got My Puppy at 6 Weeks Old...
As a dog trainer, I am often called by dog owners desperate for some help. Often, some puppy owners claim their puppies bite too hard or...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Oct 1, 2020
Does Your Dog Know Sit?
Lets test your dog's knowledge and see just how well your dog knows sit! Rules of the game: You can say the cue one time, the dog must...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Sep 1, 2020
What is Training Regression?
A dog who once listened to your cues is suddenly no longer paying attention to you. What has caused your dog to change their behavior? ...
Awesome Dog Academy
- Aug 1, 2020
Harnesses vs. Collars
How do you feel about collars versus harnesses? Its a question I actually get quite often as a dog trainer. I thought it'd be fun to...
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