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…
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, 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…
Is Your Dog Atlanta’s Loudest Neighbor? If your dog’s barking transforms your quiet Atlanta evenings into an impromptu canine concert, you’re not alone. A Decatur client at Off Leash K9 Training had a Hound who turned every Amazon delivery into a full-blown opera, earning the moniker “Piedmont Park Pavarotti” from exasperated neighbors. It’s a laugh…
Hey there, dog lovers! With years of hands-on experience training pups of all breeds and temperaments, I’ve seen what truly builds a strong, obedient bond. Today, we’re tackling leashes: why short, fixed 4-foot ones crush retractable leashes for effective training and safety. Retractables might seem convenient, but they often lead to chaos. Let’s dive in—short…
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…
