Welcomed Home A Dog During COVID-19?
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- Jan, 09, 2021
- OLK9 Trainer
- Dog Training
Dog adoptions and rescues increased across the US due to COVID-19. Have you welcomed home a dog recently? As people spend more time at home, they have taken comfort in their pets. Dogs are amazing, but welcoming home your newest member can have some bumps. This is common and can can be overcome with proper training. […]
Read MoreHow Do I keep My Dog From Escaping the Crate?
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- Jul, 05, 2020
- OLK9 Trainer
- Crate Training
“How do I keep my dog from escaping the crate?” Many dogs who are escape artists and constantly escaping their crate most likely have some form of separation anxiety. We want to share with you two tricks that could help keep your dog in his or her crate. There are a couple things you can do in order to keep your dog from escaping his or her crate.
Read MoreCan Dog Aggression Be Fixed?
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- May, 07, 2020
- OLK9 Trainer
- Dog Aggression, Dog Training
“Can dog aggression be fixed?” Dog aggression can come in the forms of aggressiveness towards other dogs, people or food. The answer is not black and white – it has several variables. It depends on the severity of the issue, the length of time elapsed and the dog’s prior history. If any trainer tells you […]
Read MoreBuilding Confidence in Dogs
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- Apr, 06, 2020
- OLK9 Trainer
- Board and Train, Dog Training, Packages, Private Lessons
Building confidence in dogs is a key ingredient to a happy dog. Independent of the age when you welcome a dog into your home, building confidence should be a top priority. Confidence building is one of the most important, yet underrated tenants of dog training. We include confidence building into all of our programs at […]
Read MoreCOVID-19: CAN DOGS GET IT?
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- Mar, 18, 2020
- OLK9 Trainer
- Dog Health
Yes, it’s another post regarding the virus but this one is focused on your dog. We’ve compiled the latest information for you from veterinarians and the CDC. There are no known cases of dogs contracting the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Pets can carry the virus on their fur, just like any other surface. More frequent bathing makes […]
Read MoreDog Training Tips
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- Mar, 01, 2020
- OLK9 Trainer
- Board and Train, Dog Training
Dog training is very important, but we often make mistakes because we are unaware of the error of our ways. Most of the time, these mistakes are not critical, but they do tend to slow down the process of the dog’s training. This causes frustration for the owner and confuses the pet. Here are some […]
Read MoreSEPARATION ANXIETY: AN ADDICTION TO ATTENTION
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- Feb, 15, 2020
- OLK9 Trainer
- Board and Train, Crate Training, Private Lessons, Separation Anxiety
So many families and dogs struggle with the effects of separation anxiety, and the symptoms that come along with it. Many unwanted and dangerous behaviors that accompany separation anxiety are chewing up furniture, blinds, door frames, carpet, and crown molding. Often dogs are soiling in the house or their crate, and are often barking, crying, […]
Read MoreBoard and Train or Lessons with My Dog?
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- Feb, 02, 2020
- OLK9 Trainer
- Board and Train, Dog Training, Private Lessons
Board and Train or Lessons – which is the best one to pick? We often are asked, “Is it better for me to do lessons with my dog or the 2-Week Board and Train program?” Our answer: “it depends.” It depends on what is most beneficial based on your life, specifically with time and availability. […]
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