Many Georgia owners think the only way to tire out a high-energy dog is a 5-mile run. But sometimes, your dog is still “wired” after a long walk. Why? Because you exercised their muscles but ignored their brain. The Science: A dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times more acute than ours. If…
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…
Hey there, fellow dog lovers! As a dog trainer who’s spent years helping pups and their humans tackle all sorts of challenges, I’ve seen my share of heart-pounding moments—like the time a client’s energetic spaniel bolted after a rabbit, disappearing into the bushes. It’s every owner’s nightmare, especially with those prey-driven breeds that can’t resist…
Hey there, dog lovers! I’m the owner of Off Leash K9 Training in Georgia. With years of hands-on experience training pups of all breeds and temperaments, I’ve seen countless new owners excited about adopting siblings—thinking it’ll be double the fun and built-in playmates. But here’s the truth: adopting littermates often leads to serious issues known…
Hey there, dog lovers! With years of hands-on experience training pups of all breeds and temperaments, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright chaotic when it comes to socializing dogs. Today, let’s tackle a hot topic: dog parks. They sound like a fun, easy way to let your dog run free and make…
When you hear “off-leash training,” you might picture a dog frolicking freely in a park or backyard, responding perfectly to your call. That’s part of it, sure—but the real magic of off-leash control with Off Leash K9 Training, Georgia goes far beyond the great outdoors. Most dog owners miss a key piece of the puzzle:…
I would say at a minimum, half of the dogs that visit Off Leash K9 Training, Atlanta are showing behavioral issues due to lack of exercise (physical and/or mental). This is not necessarily the owners fault. Most of us can not possible walk or run far enough to wear out our high energy pups. But…
I cringe every-time my clients start a sentence with “So we were at the dog park!” At best they say how annoyed they were that no one was paying attention to their own dog and some dog kept mounting theirs… But more often than not such and such happened resulting in a dog fight. Now…
I believe the hardest thing for my new clients to remember after the first lesson in Smyrna or Peachtree City is all the functions on the remote. While I would rather you remember as much as you can about the actual dog training instead of the minor details such as how to turn the remote…
These are ways to help you minimize dominance issue that may arise over your pups life. I find that the leading cause of aggression cases I deal with arise from owners not dealing with dominance issue in their dog. Unchecked dominance issues lead to dog aggression as they age. Note: I want to point out…
