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...
by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Sep 2, 2011 | Dog training
The long and the short of it is so that we don’t spread diseases… Believe it or not, many people don’t get their dogs the shots they need and fewer get them dewormed. If you’re one of those people, please be extra careful with your...
by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Aug 26, 2011 | Dog training
Think of potty training your pooch the same as a child learning to crawl. You don’t just let the baby have immediate freedom to roam anywhere in the house. There are too many things they could get into, even if you think you baby-proofed your house. You...
