Canine College Blog
Signs Your Dog Needs Training
If your furry friend is acting out and not being obedient, that's okay! Unfortunately, even the best dogs sometimes develop behavioral problems and may need to be trained. This can be common in puppies, early adulthood dogs, or rescues. When issues with your dog...
Tips For Taking Your Dog To The Beach
Taking your dog to the beach is exciting for you and them! Bringing your dog to the beach in the summer may be great but, also taking them during the off-season is a good idea too. During the summer there may be more restrictions for bringing your dog to the beach, so...
Is It Ever Too Late to Train a Dog?
Most train their dogs when their puppies or young but, if you own an older dog that you would like to train, it is never too late. Teaching an older dog may even be easier since dogs are more easily distracted when they're younger. Just because your dog wasn't trained...
Getting Your Dog Active Outside This Summer
Dogs are active animals that require daily movement to stay healthy both mentally and physically. It can be difficult to get that daily activity in during the colder seasons, but summer is the perfect time to make up for it! Try out some of these fun activities to...
5 Tips for Training a Dog with Aggression
Typically, dogs aren’t born being aggressive. Aggression develops over time as a result of the dog’s environment and several other factors. If your dog is aggressive, the right training can help correct that behavior. It’s important to remember that every dog is...
What to Do if your Dog Keeps Barking in His Kennel
Crate training is a challenging part of owning a dog. Getting your pet comfortable with being inside a kennel can sometimes seem like an impossible task, especially if they bark continuously while inside. If you are like many dog owners who struggle to keep your pup...
Can you Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
Whether you’ve adopted an older dog recently or you’re looking to give your longtime pal some new challenges, you might be considering teaching your furry friend some new tricks. But what about the old saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Well, the good...
How to Stop Your Puppy from Nipping
Being a puppy parent really is a full-time job. Puppies require a lot of time, energy, and attention to ensure they develop into well-adjusted adult dogs. One of the biggest struggles when dealing with a puppy is how they manage all of their excited energy. All too...
What to do if Your Older Dog is Having Accidents in the House
Having a dog throughout their adult years is an experience filled with bonding and great memories, but as the dog gets older, things may begin to change. Dogs are more likely to suffer from certain medical conditions as they age. Your once house-trained companion may...
How to Effectively Use Positive Reinforcement with Your Dog
Too many dogs have been taught with the use of consequences. Teaching your dog behaviors with positive reinforcement is a much more effective and overall better way to train. There are numerous benefits to positive reinforcement. Effective training with positive...