BLOG

How to Bond with a Scared Dog

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....

read more
Tail Docking and Ear Cropping (Opinion Piece)

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...

read more
Should you send your dog to school?

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...

read more
All About Crate 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...

read more
Meat Trade Dogs

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...

read more
Teach Your Dog to Calm Down with These 3 Tips

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...

read more
Why It Is Important to Practice Handling Your Dog

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...

read more
Basic Dog Training for Kids

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....

read more
Bringing Home a Rescue Dog Advice

Bringing Home a Rescue Dog Advice

    BRINGING HOME A RESCUE DOG ADVICE: So you just adopted a rescue dog. Congratulations on the new addition to your family!  When adopting a rescue dog, the first seven days to two weeks, your new fur-mate will have a lot to adjust to: new surroundings, a new...

read more