Here at Canine Campus we are excited to announce a new obedience training program with the incredibly talented Patti Davieu. Patti brings more than thirty years of experience to the profession of dog training; she is passionate about helping her clients develop a bond with their dog and working as a team. Our dogs bring … Read More »
Dog Training
How Intelligent is Your Dog?
Dog owners love to think that their pup is the cutest, smartest, best behaved dog on the planet, right? But how do you tell if your pooch really is extra intelligent, as opposed to just normal “dog smart”? A word of caution: be careful what you wish for. Having an extra-intelligent dog can actually have … Read More »
Top 5 Annoying Behavior Problems in Dogs and How to Correct Them
Dogs, like people, are unique individuals, with their own personalities, quirks and behaviors. Some of these eccentricities in dogs can be linked to their breed or breed mix. For example, some hunting dogs were bred to be vocal, so it’s not surprising they are going to be predisposed to howl loudly. However, certain behaviors we … Read More »
International Assistance Dog Week: How To Interact With A Service Dog
August 5-11 is International Assistance Dog Week. During this week, we want to recognize all of the hard working, devoted service assistance dogs and the people they assist. To learn more about this observance, visit assistancedogweek.org. Most of us have seen a service dog at least once, and many of us know someone who needs … Read More »
5 Things You Can Easily Forget When Training Your Dog
As any dog owner knows, training your dog – or puppy – can be challenging! There are so many different methods out there, so many things to remember and your puppy’s demands can seem relentless at times. As the owner/operator of Canine Campus for the last 19 years (and counting), I’ve worked with thousands of … Read More »
6 Steps to Keep Your Puppy or Dog from Jumping Up
Jumping up on people is a common dog and puppy behavior that is annoying and can even be dangerous. A dog that jumps on you can cause a lot of problems. If your dog has dirty feet you can get covered in mud or dirt. You can end up getting scratched and bruised depending on … Read More »
How to Curb Unwanted Chewing in Puppies
Are you tired of yelling “No – bad puppy!” whenever your puppy chews on things he or she shouldn’t, only to have your puppy continue to chew on something again – and again – in a very short time? Unwanted chewing is a behavior that can just about drive you crazy (especially when they want … Read More »
[FREE DOWNLOAD] Do All of Those Daycare Dogs Get Along?
It’s the first question out of most people’s mouths when they walk into a doggie daycare. Do all of those daycare dogs get along? And the answer is – They HAVE TO in order to be here! A large group of dogs all in one space is usually an overwhelming sight to most people. Humans … Read More »
