by Carrie Galvan | Dec 21, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Dog training
I know people really knock people getting pets for Christmas or other occasions, but the reality is… People do it. Their heart is in the right place in the beginning, so we just need to help them through the hard parts instead of complaining. That’s...
by Carrie Galvan | Dec 8, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Dog training
Are OCD behaviors really bad for your dog or should you chalk it up to genetics? “It depends”… This is probably the most important quote I was ever taught in dog training. No two situations are exactly the same, so “it depends”. Do you...
by Carrie Galvan | Oct 27, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Dog training
There are many aspects to socialization. The common misconception is that a puppy or dog has to play with other dogs to be socialized. Yes, having positive dog interactions is definitely ONE way to socialize your dog, wrestling isn’t the only way. There are...
by Precious K9s | Oct 6, 2024 | Dog Behavior, Dog training
I retired from training Service Dogs 2 years ago. I had one severely attacked on a walk and ruined. I had one forced to fly even when it scared him to death. I had one attacked at Walmart. Walmart, and other businesses, wont make “fake” Service Dogs leave....
by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Aug 6, 2024 | Dog Behavior, Dog training
Every time I do a speech, a seminar, or an on the fly demonstration, I later think of better ways to say things or more things to say….So, here are some after thoughts from our Dianne Cannafax seminar along with the demonstration ideas on paper for everyone. I...
by Precious K9s | Jul 6, 2024 | Dog Behavior, Dog training
Last night was a rough night in classes. We had 4 situations that are going to require private coaching so we can focus solely on what they have going on. We had 2 puppies displaying behaviors that are more intense than you want to see from puppies. 2 dogs with...
