Intro to Puppy Body Language
Please note, this is an extremely short list of the most commonly used signals or the ones most often missed by parents!For a more thorough list of signals, please stay tuned for our article on Canine Stress Signals.1. YAWNING /SHAKING OFF: If they didn’t JUST wake up...
Housebreaking: 10 Steps to Success
Are you wondering how to potty train your puppy? Of course you are! This is top priority for all dog owners. Follow these 10 commandments for the best tips for housebreaking a puppy.1. EXPECTATIONS & TIME Dogs take anywhere from 6-8 weeks to housebreak in the best...
How to Bond with a Scared Dog
If you are here, you have probably already recognized you have a dog that is insecure, fearful, scared, nervous, worried, etc. Stay tuned for our next article about How to Recognize Fear in Dogs. Part of bonding with your fearful dog is taking things at their pace....
Tail Docking and Ear Cropping
(Opinion Piece)
Tail Docking and Ear Cropping: I had the most interesting conversation the other day with Tammy Ahn from Dog Days San Diego and Ruby Balaram from Real Dog Box. We talked about Tail docking and Ear Cropping. This article isn't going to be a How To or even to truly...
Should you send your dog to school?
Should you send your dog to school? Thinking about getting a dog? Start here! Our owner Zoe Sandor – certified professional dog trainer and co-star on Animal Planet’s “Cat vs. Dog!” joined Tim Berthold on Thriving Dog Pawcast to answer all your dog training...
All About Crate Training
Crate training is one of the most important skills you can teach your dog.Even if you don’t plan on using a crate regularly IN your home, you SHOULD crate train your dog if you ever plan on leaving the home. The Top 7 Reasons to Crate Train Your Dog 1. Vet/Groomer...
Meat Trade Dogs
Pack Method Prep and its sister company Zoe’s Dog Training have been helping rehabilitate rescue dogs since 2009. The following information is what we have gathered through our focused work with rescued “Meat Trade Dogs” over the last 3 years. We do not claim to be...
Teach Your Dog to Calm Down with These 3 Tips
Teach Your Dog to Calm Down with These 3 Tips: Teaching a “settle” is a great new behavior to teach your dog. We recommend that you only practice teaching the settle when your dog has been exercised. You can’t teach a settle to a dog that hasn’t received any attention...
Why It Is Important to Practice Handling Your Dog
Why It Is Important to Practice Handling Your Dog: The importance of teaching your dogs to accept body handling is monumental because of many reasons. Here are a few. It is safer. Dogs that accept body handling of any sort are less of a bite risk. There are some...
Basic Dog Training for Kids
BASIC DOG TRAINING FOR KIDS: 1. Teach Proper Handling Etiquette!Dogs do NOT communicate in the same way we do and do not enjoy being interacted with in the same way humans interact with each other. Make sure to educate your children properly on how to pet a dog....