🐾 Congratulations on the newest member of your family! Bringing home a puppy during the New Year is a wonderful resolution, but it also comes with a steep learning curve. To help you navigate the “puppy blues” and build a lifelong bond, here are our top five expert tips for New Year puppies. 1. Establish a…
Why Your Dog Listens to Me, But Not Your Spouse One of the most common frustration calls I get goes something like this: “We picked up Fido from his training program, and he was perfect for you! But now that we are home, he listens to me, but he completely ignores my husband/wife/kids. Did the…
Why You Need to Incorporate Them in Different Locations – Sooner and More Often Hey everyone, Off Leash K9 Training in Georgia. We’ve trained thousands of dogs over the years, and one of the biggest mistakes I see owners make is thinking their dog “knows” a command just because they nail it in the living…
Hey everyone, it’s Off Leash K9 Training in Georgia. Christmas is just over a week away (can you believe it’s already December 2025?), and as a dog trainer who’s seen it all, I know this time of year can be both magical and stressful for pet owners. The house is full of tempting smells, decorations,…
You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “Small dogs are yappy and dumb; big dogs are smart and easy to train.” Or the opposite: “Little dogs are sneaky-smart and big dogs are just lovable dummies.” So which is it? We went straight to the peer-reviewed studies (not breeder forums or TikTok) to settle the debate…
Hey there, fellow dog lovers! At Off Leash K9 Training, Georgia, where we’ve been transforming pups into well-behaved, happy companions for years. As a professional dog trainer with a passion for canine health and obedience, I know that a healthy dog isn’t just about vet visits—it’s about building daily habits that keep your furry friend…
Hey there, dog parents and puppy enthusiasts! As Off Leash K9 Training Georgia, the premier dog obedience training experts serving Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and all of Georgia. If you’re searching for answers to “why do dogs lick everything?”, “why do dogs lick their paws?”, or “why does my dog lick me so much?”, you’ve come to…
Hey there, fellow dog lovers! If you’re like me—running a top-tier dog training business here in Georgia at Off Leash K9 Training—you’ve probably stared at your pup’s shiny, wet nose and wondered, “What’s the deal with that?” As a professional dog trainer with years of hands-on experience turning chaotic canines into obedient companions, I’ve fielded…
Ever wondered how your dog sees the world compared to you? This blog dives into the fascinating science behind dog and human eyesight, exploring how each species perceives colors, details, and motion. Packed with research-backed insights, this comparison will captivate pet owners and science enthusiasts alike. How Vision Works: The Basics Both dogs and humans…
Can dogs smell fear? This age-old question has sparked curiosity among pet owners, dog trainers, and scientists alike. The idea that dogs can detect human fear through their sense of smell is often portrayed in pop culture, but is there scientific evidence to back it up? In this article, we’ll explore the science behind whether…
