by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Mar 7, 2012 | Dog training
Many people start their private lessons by telling us what issues their dog has. Some dogs are scared of people, some of other dogs, and some dogs are just plain scared. The owners usually follow this conversation with where they got the dog from...
by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Nov 21, 2011 | Dog training
How do you handle it when your puppy, or adult, picks up a sock and runs around the house with it. This is a very fun game for the dog, but not so much for you. There are a few basic behaviors you can teach your dog to remedy this situation. First, here’s a...
by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Oct 22, 2011 | Dog training
This is in continuation of a blog post a friend of mine just posted. “Are you really having fun with your dog?” She talked about how hard she was working toward different goals and how if she pushed herself and the dog too hard Beanie would shut...
by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Sep 20, 2011 | Dog training
Unfortunately a large number of our four-legged friends are terrified of things in everyday life. How are we supposed to help them? First, you have to notice the dog is having a hard time. Then you have to determine whether it is a fear or a phobia....
by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Sep 12, 2011 | Dog training
People who spend a lot of time with their dogs, know their dogs. (Or at least should) If you ever hear yourself say, “That’s not something my dog usually does”, STOP. What was the thing your dog did? Is it a dog (or any animal) you haven’t had...
