Canine College Blog
How Agility Training Will Benefit Your Dog
While it is very common to train your dog in basic ways, such as housetraining, obedience commands, and small tricks, it is less common to agility train your dog. Dog agility is a sport where a handler leads the dog through various obstacles, such as tire jumps,...
Are You Feeding Your Dog the Right Amount?
Having a dog is one of life’s greatest joys. Enjoying time with your furry friend is so easy – but feeding them can feel complicated. A good diet is one of the most important ways that we keep our pets healthy, and it can be hard to know if you’re feeding your dog the...
Why You Should Adopt vs. Shop for Your Dog
Adding a new member to the family is an exciting thing. Dogs bring fun, companionship, and joy to our lives for many years. Before you head off to the pet store to make this commitment, though, check out this list of reasons why you should adopt vs. shop for your dog....
Baby Steps to Socializing Your Puppy
While new puppy owners are told that socializing their puppies is important, and it is, this can often lead to distressing situations for your new family member – which is the opposite of the point. Here are some steps to take to start socializing your puppy in a way...
5 Fall Activities Your Dog Will Love
Dog owners love their pets like children and that includes wanting them to have fun all year round! There’s no shortage of fun fall activities for humans, but what about for your dog? There are plenty of fall-themed activities your dog will love that you haven’t...
House Training Your Puppy
Getting a puppy is an exciting event, but one not so exciting part is house training the puppy. House training is something most pet owners want to achieve as soon as possible to avoid damage to their home and some very smelly messes, but it’s not always an easy task....
5 Common Training Mistakes That Lead to Bad Behavior
Training your dog is an enduring experience, requiring patience from you and discipline from your dog. We all make mistakes, but when you're training your dog, there are common mistakes that can make the process harder than it already is. We're going to tell you about...
Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called
If your dog knows one command, it should be “come.” Bringing your dog in public and letting him off the leash somewhere such as the park can be scary, but trusting that your dog will come to you when called, will help put you at ease. It is crucial for both of your...
4 Most Common Health Problems in Dogs
Dogs are one of the most loyal and loving additions you can add to your family. A new furry friend is a lot of fun, but it's also a lot of responsibility. Your dog depends on you to recognize and treat health problems they may be suffering from. They can't use words...
Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Leash
When you’re first training your puppy, there are many important commands and skills you’ll want to teach him. As always, it’s best to start with the basics; Sit, stay, come, etc. Once he’s mastered these, teaching him to properly walk on a leash is an important skill...