Puppy Development

The first step in choosing a reputable breeder is to do your research.

Proper training provides numerous benefits for both the dog and the owner. It creates an understanding between two beings who do not speak t

"The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice." Brian Herbert Owning a dog can have numerous benefits for your health. Not only are they cute, cuddly, and always eager to please, but they also have a positive impact on our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. In this blog, we will explore the various ways in which dogs can enhance our health and improve our quality of life. Physical Exercise. One of the most obv

One of the most important reasons for providing canine enrichment is to prevent boredom and reduce the risk of behavioural problems.

Mastiff mix Memphis the dog using her nose for nose work and loving it. Dogs have an incredibly acute sense of smell compared to humans. The part of a dog's brain responsible for processing olfactory information is up to 40 times larger than the same part in a human brain. This means that dogs have a much greater ability to distinguish and process different scents. Dogs have around 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, while humans only have around 6 million. This a

Board and train programs, like the one offered at #CareyTrainsMe, can benefit dogs and their owners in various ways.

Consistency is applying the same training methods consistently every time you or someone in your household interacts with your dog.

Tyson practicing high five and patty cake during his board and train program. Positive reinforcement is a type of dog training that focuses on rewarding good behaviour and reinforcing it with a treat, praise, or other positive reinforcement. The techniques used in positive reinforcement training are based on the principle that dogs are more likely to repeat rewarded behaviours. Here are a few positive reinforcement techniques that can be used for dog training: Food: Treats or

Is a Board and Train right for you and your dog? How to choose the best trainer for your board and train.

Step-by-step instructions on how to condition a reward marker and start training your dog.

Great Pyrenees/Bernese mountain mixed breed puppy booping her nose on her dog trainer's hand practising touch, during a training session.

Black lab sitting along Vancouver seawall in a large terracotta pot during training session with #CareyTrainsMe

Capturing and rewarding calmness. You will need a leash and collar or harness, a treat pouch filled with high-value goodies, and a good deal of patience. Be ready to dish out multiple rewards very quickly in step two. Note: Unless you are trying to leave a dangerous situation, never leash an over-excited dog. You are conditioning it to associate the leash with hyper behaviour. Step One – Get Your Dog to Calm Down with A Simple Leash Exercise. Pick up the leash as if to leash

When your dog looks at you, their “happy hormone” is released.

Get your puppy to go potty outside with a regular routine using a crate, a timer and positive rewards and prevent future potty accidents ins

The who, what, when, where, how and the benefits of Canine Enrichment.