you know you need to add this to your to-do list if when you take your dog for a walk you feel like instead, your dog is the one walking you! this skill helps your dog know that you are in charge of the walk and that you are the alpha in the pack. although there are many methods that can be effective in teaching your dog to walk alongside you, there is one that we find especially effective –lure …

does your dog take you for a walk? you want to train your dog to always walk on the same side of you, so decide at the start which is most comfortable for you. for example, if you are walking past a fence with a dog on the other side, you always want to be between your dog and the dog on the other side of the fence. start by walking in a hallway, as it will be easier for …

there are many reasons for teaching hand signals to your dog in addition to voice commands. for a reward, you want to have small, pea-sized treats that your dog values ready. if your dog already knows the verbal cue for the command, then you can pair that with the visual cue when teaching your dog the hand signal. if your dog already knows a voice command well, you can pair it with the hand signal. and they work well because …

however, an accident and emergency that affects the family pooch may require a pet parent to perform dog cpr on their furry friend. b. determine whether the dog is breathingwatch the chest to see if it rises and falls. if you’ve evaluated the dog and they’re not breathing, or you can’t find a heartbeat, performing cpr is your next step. first, position the dog for rescue breathing by aligning the head with the back and then tilting it back a …

8-week obedience program teaching all breeds and ages from puppies to adults basics obedience such as heel (formal leash walking), sit, down, stand, stay, & come (recall). training follows akc training standards and balanced training. a training collar is used during the class. proof of rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations are required. children may train the dog during class as long as an adult guardian is present to take over if needed. dogs do not come the first night. 8-week program …