What is a Marker? Let your dog know that reinforcement is on the way by using specific sounds! Teaching your dog that the word “yes” predicts a food reward is a foundational skill for training. You can also use a clicker, which is a plastic device that makes a distinct Read More
So, you got a puppy—and now everyone keeps throwing around the word socialization.Your vet says it’s essential, your neighbor wants a playdate, your friends all have opinions. Cool.But what does it really mean? In the world of raising a puppy, socialization has become a bit convoluted. Most people think it means getting their Read More
A Blue Dog Success Story Our team at Blue Dog Pet Care believes in building not just better-behaved dogs, but stronger bonds between pups and their people. Every training session is about more than just teaching the dog skills, it’s about giving pet parents the tools, confidence, and support they Read More
Monica has been in basically every dog sphere to ever exist, from rescue and shelter work, to dog sports, pet dog training, obedience classes, and even into the world of specialized behavior trained in gait, posture and ADL analysis. To give her the credit she deserves for all of her Read More
BlueDog is so excited to be collaborating with Monica Allaire-McMahon to learn all about Sensory Explorers! Monica and her teachings provide opportunities for your dog to use all of their senses, facilitating relaxation and wellbeing. This structured experience is created to encourage your dog to engage their sense of smell, Read More
In anticipation of the exciting workshop being put on by Kim Palermo, we wanted to introduce the amazing Dr. Amy Cook! Dr. Cook is an International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a longstanding professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and was Read More
Taking your dog on their daily walks is important, no matter what time of year. It’s important for you, and for your four-legged friend to get daily exercise and stimulation. While the cold weather may have you pausing at the door, there are some other precautions you should take to Read More
Ticks are, by most accounts, horrid little creatures. They latch onto your furry friends (and yourself) whenever they can, feast on their blood, and spread diseases like lyme disease to you and your furry companions. Ticks can come from anywhere at all, including when you bring your dog out to Read More
Did you just get a new pup? Or perhaps adopted a dog from the local shelter? This spring, you should put some thought into dog training classes. Here’s why!
All of us at BlueDog wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our clients for a great 2020, and talk about what we have in store for 2021.