Team Canine Mind

4th of July Best Practices

Between the fireworks, parades, and parties the 4th of July can be a really stressful time for your dog, but there are some things you can do to prepare them for the festivities!

Stopping & Preventing Digging

Digging shows up for a variety of reasons, learning why your dog digs is the first step to stopping the behavior.

Crate Training Tips & Tricks

There are many benefits to crate training. To make the introduction go as smoothly as possible, treats and toys are a great place to start!

Giving your dog food from your Thanksgiving meal can be a tasty treat while enforcing proper table manners. While Thanksgiving gatherings may look different this year, one thing that remains the same is prepping a feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, and various other holiday favorites. A discussion many dog owners have is whether or notContinue reading “Dos & Don’ts of Table Scraps”

Tips and Tricks for Potty Training

Potty training is essentially about creating consistent success, and eliminating the possibility of failures (accidents). DO’S Reward your dog with food, affection or play as soon as they finish eliminating in the correct place, wherever that might be. It’s important to do this immediately afterward and not when the dog comes back inside. We want ourContinue reading “Tips and Tricks for Potty Training”

What’s in Alex’s Training Bag

We never leave the house without these essential tools. Having the right equipment makes training more fun for you and your pup! A slip leash (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721ZMJS1/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=thecaninemind-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=cd2c4d0f60378a2ac83fb13978aecaa5&creativeASIN=B0721ZMJS1) Ziwi Peak Training Treats (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AYA6M6/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=thecaninemind-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=e049b393a3c10ecd18ec8ca8a9e9a8de&creativeASIN=B002AYA6M6) A tug toy or ball that is ONLY used when outside of the house. Think of this as your dog’s most prized reward! (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JK07KUE/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=thecaninemind-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=0aea96551270910c5bd729be9d82a105&creativeASIN=B00JK07KUE)Continue reading “What’s in Alex’s Training Bag”