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How do I get my dog to understand the task? Breaking down the problem.
How do i begin to train my dog regarding what I want them to do? I am a very visual person who tends to make points using stories and analogies. When i discuss problem solving with my clients, I refer to my “loaf of bread” analogy. Imagine a problem being like a loaf of bread….
Is the Remote Collar for me?- a matter of perspective and understanding.
Remote Collars- a sensitive yet misunderstood topic. In the world of dog training there are a few hot topics that really get people riled up. These topics include spaying and neutering, food choice, vaccination methods and training tools (to name a few). Few topics though rise to the level of heated argument that is seen…
Teaching your dog proper behavior at the front door.
Does your dog jump on people at the front door or do they bolt out the door? Many clients during an initial evaluation express their concern over the manners that their dog has at the door: The dog barks continuously at the door after someone knocks or rings the door bell. They act aggressively when…
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Join the celebration! Pet Tech is the first International Training Center dedicated to developing and providing premium CPR, First Aid & Care programs for pet parents and Pet Care Professionals. We are proud to announce our 16th Annual Pet First Aid Awareness Month™ and we welcome everyone to participate. Pet First Aid Awareness Month emphasizes…
Ouch!! That’s hurting my paws.
It is very important to get our dogs the necessary exercise that they require. We also have to balance that need with their safety. Here in Florida, it gets very hot throughout most of the year. As a result the pavement gets very hot. This pavement is so hot at times that just touching it…
Is my dog safe in the front seat next to me?
How many times have you seen a car driving by and you notice that there is a dog on the drivers lap and also probably sticking their head out the window. This is a severe distraction for the driver that can easily lead to a car accident. The front passenger seat is not much better….
How can I help my Reactive Dog?
Are you preventing or reacting to your dog interaction with their environment? Dogs react to their environment in the best way that they know how. There in lies part of the problem. If they do not know how to cope, they usually either go into Fight or Flight mode. The dog thinks, ” Can I…
Sit Means Sit at Local Iberia Business Expo
Sit Means Sit of Palm Beach attended a local business expo hosted by Iberia Bank Here is Kody using their convient ATM- “What do you mean I can’t get bones here?” “I have a question about my account”
Sit Means Sit at 94.3 Real Radio
Bob Burnell and Kody of Sit Means Sit were asked to meet with Johnny C of 94.3 Real Radio. Real Radio is promoting the Palm Beach Pet Expo that is coming to the Palm Beach Convention Center on December 8 & 9, 2012. Sit Means Sit will be there performing and doing exhibitions. Johnny C…
Sit Means Sit at Roger Dean Stadium
Sit Means Sit was invited by The staff of Roger Dean Stadium to put on a demonstration at their Dog Days of Summer event. Roger Dean Stadium is the home of the Jupiter Hammerheads, a Class A Advanced Affiliate of the Miami Marlins. Kody and I had a great time doing our thing on the…