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The Heat Is On: What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Heat Cycle
If you’re a dog owner, understanding the changes that dogs go through during their heat cycle is essential. The heat cycle, also known as estrus, is a period in a female dog’s reproductive cycle where she becomes sexually receptive and can conceive. During this time, dogs experience hormonal changes that can affect their behavior, mood, and […]
Continue readingHand feeding for resource guarding, speed eating, or just bonding. | Georgia Dog Trainers
Hand feeding is a simple yet effective way to address a variety of issues that dogs may have, such as resource guarding, speed eating, or even just to strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend. Here are some benefits of hand feeding and how to get started. Resource Guarding Resource guarding is a common issue […]
Continue readingThe Top Misconceptions About Obedience Training, Debunked
Obedience training is an essential aspect of responsible dog ownership. It can help improve communication between you and your dog, prevent behavioral issues from arising, and create a deeper bond between you and your furry friend. However, despite its many benefits, there are still many misconceptions about obedience training that persist. In this blog, we’ll […]
Continue readingTruth About Service Dog Laws
Truth About Service Dog Laws Most people are wrong in what they think makes a service dog legit! Before I get started I just want to say I do not agree 100% with how the American Disabilities Act (ADA) was written and I would not have done it this way but this is how congress […]
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What Age Should I Start Training My Puppy?
At what age should I start training my puppy, is a question I get almost every day here at our Georgia locations! The simple answer is the moment you get the pup! Pups just like people are learning from the moment they are born, I find the biggest issue I run into is owners expecting […]
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How to Potty Train Your Puppy in 2 Weeks!
While training up at my Smyrna location yesterday I was approached by individual seeking advice about potty training. They said it took them 5-7 months to potty train their last puppy! I understand this is not the norm but potty training is a headache for many. Being I have had people tell me they returned […]
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How do you fix behavioral problems?
One of the most common questions we get at all of our Georgia locations is “How do you fix behavioral problems?” The answer is simple, We target the issues you are having while working through our obedience program! In our opinion, behavior cannot be modified without having complete trust and control of your dog. Behavioral modification […]
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What is the most important command?
I had a great laugh today at Off Leash K9 Training, Georgia. During a call, I was told that they had just finished “6 months plus training” of obedience classes at a “large pet store chain” but they were told to not worry about RECALL… Is it just me or does anyone else find this downright silly? I would […]
Continue readingTraining Multiple Dogs at Once | Georgia Dog Trainers
I get a lot of calls here at Off Leash K9 Training, Georgia from owners with multi-dog households. I did not look up the stats but I would have to say just as many households that have one dog have a multi-dog house. So basically we do a lot of training for owners with multi-pups […]
Continue reading3 Reasons Dogs Potty in the House | Dog Training Atlanta
It get a lot of calls here at Off Leash K9 Training, Georgia about dogs going potty in the house. This is clearly a stressful thing for all owners and one of the top reason owners get rid of pups. So the following are the main reasons I find for this issue, leaving out the […]
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