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Best Places to Train My Dog in Vero Beach
Best Place to Train my Dog in Vero Beach Whether you're seeking spacious parks for obedience drills, tranquil beaches for socialization, or bustling downtown areas for urban exposure, Vero Beach offers a myriad of options to cater to every training need. Exploring the...
Prepare Your Puppy for Vet Visits
Prepare Your Puppy for Vet Visits The Importance of Body Handing of Puppies. Teaching your puppy to be comfortable with body handling will not only benefit you when you need to put on their harness or brush them, it will also help them be more tolerant of handling at...
How to Safely Socialize a Puppy Before Vaccinations
How to Safely Socialize a Puppy Before Vaccinations We often get asked how to safely socialize a puppy before they are fully vaccinated. It’s really important to get your puppy out experiencing new sights, smells and environments as soon as possible after they’ve...
How to Train a Dog That’s Not Food Motivated
How to Train a Dog That’s Not Food Motivated Training a dog that is picky about food can be a bit challenging. All dogs are motivated by food at some level since they need it to live but some dogs may not accept food reliably as training rewards. However, there are...
Teaching Your Dog To Greet Guests Politely
Teaching Your Dog To Greet Guests Politely Does your dog jump on guests the second they walk through your front door? Watch how we handle this with Teddy! When guests come over we make sure to have him on a leash and have tasty treats to reward him for paying...
Trimming Your Dogs Nails Step by Step
Does your dog run a mile every time you even touch his feet? We know it's important for dog's nails to be trimmed regularly to prevent problems but what do you do if you can't even get near their foot? We take you step by step from the very beginning to stress free...
Teach Your Dog to Use a Ramp. Step by Step Guide Including Video
Teach Your Dog to Use a Ramp Learning to use a dog ramp can be an essential skill for many dogs. If your puppy or older dog struggles to get into the car or onto the couch for example, a ramp is a super useful tool to help them reach greater heights. However, not all...
Choosing a Reputable Dog Breeder: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing a Reputable Dog Breeder: A Comprehensive Guide Welcoming a new furry friend into your family is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it comes with important decisions, like where to get your new dog! Most people will acquire their new pet from a breeder...