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The Role of Diet in Dog Training Success

dateFebruary 20, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 5 minutes

Dog training is not just about commands and clickers; it also includes what goes into their bowl! Just like you wouldn’t run a marathon on a diet of fast food, your dog also needs the right kind of nutrition to stay alert and focused. Now let’s dive into the details of how food can be a great contributor to success in training, from the best dog diets down to the selection of dog training treats. Why is diet so important in dog training? How many times did you find yourself teaching your dog a new trick only to witness it staring blankly in your direction, yawning, and walking away? The fault might not be in your training methods, after all; it’s in their diet! The general theme of bad nutrition of dogs and its behavioral correlations seems well narrated. Proper nutrients keep your dog’s brain firing on all cylinders, which helps to improve focus and… Read More

The Importance of Socializing Your Dog

dateFebruary 19, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 6 minutes

Do you have a new puppy or an adopted dog? Do you want to make sure they grow up happy, confident, and well-adjusted? Dog socialization plays a key role in raising a well-behaved pup. If you hope to avoid a scared aggressive, or very shy dog later on, you need to focus on their social skills and often. Good news! K9Manners, a leading dog training company in Canada, can guide you through this process with expert training! What is Dog Socialization? Dog socialization teaches your dog how to interact and with people other animals, and their surroundings. It forms the basis for dog behavior training and lays the groundwork for a well-behaved dog. Dogs, like humans, must learn to handle different social situations. Good socialization helps your dog gain confidence, lowers the chance of fear-based aggression, and ensures they can handle new experiences . The Importance of Dog Socialization: What You Need to Know Dog… Read More

Top 10 Commands Every Dog Should Know

dateFebruary 18, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 6 minutes

Positive reinforcement is how the dog learns, helping the animal feel proud of itself and get more confident. Dogs like to look forward to training because they are no longer afraid of punishment, and dogs like to be part of the owner’s pack. Dogs are like a family’s different member—but the worst part is that the lovable cuddly ball of fur can also become a tiny tornado if left uncontrolled. That is why dog obedience training is such a big help! It is not just having command over your dog that teaches them important commands, which means that you are allowed to be in the dog park (although it is an added advantage). It is fundamentally a matter of safety, communication, and the establishment of relationships that will remain for a lifetime. At K9Manners, we assume that every dog possesses the ability to become a nice dog. Be a total pro or a first timer,… Read More

The Benefits of Clicker Training for Your Dog

dateFebruary 17, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 6 minutes

Dogs rely on positive reinforcement and it’s through clicker training that they are most successful. For humans, dog training methods are either capable of improving their relationship and making them happy or not. Clicker training, from teaching basic commands to advanced tricks can help both the dog and the owner. I believe that it is an effective way to make the dog feel good about the training process and also to develop a strong bond. As well as being rewarding, clicker training in Canada for basic commands through advanced tricks can be as effective as for the dogs and their owners in many ways. What Is Clicker Training? With clicker training, small hand held devices called clickers are used. Dog training involves the use of positive reinforcement which means the dog-tending must click the clicker to let the dog know it has done it right and then gives a treat or some other reward to… Read More

What are the best rewards for dogs

dateFebruary 12, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 5 minutes

What are the best rewards: That all depends on your dog, for most its food, toys or affection/praise. When you choose a reward make sure it a something your dog likes and is willing to work for. If a dog is not food motivated a regular biscuit or kibble will not suffice, trying using real food, or a toy, or affection/praise. Using High Level Rewards: Using high level rewards to target certain commands, for example “come”. I always use a treat that is of high value to my dog, so they are excited and always willing to come for the treat. If your dog is having difficulty with a command, the use of high level rewards can help the dog to learn quicker and sometimes a more solid command. Rewards and Rate of Reinforcement: An environment will often provide its own training rewards for dogs, like interesting smells, other animals, or the opportunity to greet… Read More

How to Deal with Aggressive Dog Behavior with Professional Training in Durham Region

dateFebruary 11, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 9 minutes

Is your lovable little dog suddenly acting like Cujo, making you wonder if you adopted a cute companion or a tiny, fluffy tornado of destruction? Plenty of other puppy parents would agree with you! Most people don’t realize just how common aggressive dogs are, but fortunately, aggression can be managed via the right tools and approaches. If you are looking for dog training in Canada, then you have found it in the Durham region. At K9Manners, we’re really terribly good at transforming angry growling into happy wagging tails and will coach you and your pup on this road toward success with confidence. Why Is My Dog Acting Like a Furry Hulk? Before we delve too far into solutions, let’s talk about some reasons your dog may be auditioning for the role of “Guard Dog Extraordinaire.” Aggressive dogs might be acting the way they do for different reasons. Fear or anxiety: Your pup could feel threatened… Read More

Why Local Dog Training is Better Than Online Courses for Brooklin Owners

dateFebruary 10, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 4 minutes

So, you’ve just got a new puppy, or your old buddy really needs some manners. You turn on your PC and find a thousand dog training courses promising a “perfect pooch” with a couple of videos. Pretty tempting, right? But wait! Sure, online courses may seem convenient, but nothing beats the hands-on, local dog training, especially for Brooklin dog owners. Let’s get into some reasons why in-person training is the best way to ensure your pup becomes a well-mannered, tail-wagging little genius! Real-Time Feedback (Because Dogs Don’t Speak Wi-Fi) Ever tried explaining to your dog to “sit” while watching a YouTube tutorial? Yeah, good luck with that. The dog acts better on real-time feedback, and that’s what local training provides. Our expert trainers at K9 Manners provide immediate corrections of encouragement and coaching according to the specific behavior of your dog. Online courses? They might tell you what one should do but won’t tell what… Read More

Sports & Agility Training for Dogs in Brooklin: Where to Enroll

dateFebruary 10, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 4 minutes

Is your pup so speedy and wild that it seems as if the energy in him never disappears? Do they race around the backyard like ra|phs of the doggy Olympics, with them skillfully relieving themselves from the furniture and jumping over flower beds? If it is what you are experiencing with your dog, it is a definite sign that your dog needs an outlet for his/her stimulated energy. Try out agility training for dogs! If you think agility is too difficult even your furry companion can do it well like a trained athlete. See your pet launch to fast speeds and guess around. If you are searching for local dog trainers in Brooklin, K9 Manners is the one and only club in Brooklin that can make your overactive dog a professional athlete! Why Dog Agility Training? Dog agility training does more than challenge your dog on Local dog trainers in Brooklin a set of obstacles…. Read More

Rogan

dateFebruary 10, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 2 minutes

  The time we spend traveling in the car together will benefit us in bonding and give Rogan every chance to get used to traveling with me on client visits. She has already shown that she makes an excellent travel companion, like my other dogs, and I just love having her by my side. In about a month, I would know if she is ready for that position or, much as I may not want to realize it, if she still needs extensive training to get her where she needs to be for it. Training at home with Rogan is doing well, although I’ve managed only little practice in the last week due to my workload. I wish I had five extra hours a day! The drive skill is being taught, although Rogan obviously loves it. A rather enjoyable experience for all of us! I have been expecting it, although work has held me back… Read More

My Vet is Leaving

dateFebruary 10, 2025 author
dateReading Time: 3 minutes

I was lucky enough to find a very good vet when Jasper turned one. The lady was simply awesome and was very caring toward my pets. Instantly, it clicked with me that she had my animals’ best interests in mind, worked well with them, and put in charge the way an expert vet should do: no unnecessary fooling around with money. So much so, having a vet you could trust is such an assurance when you think of the fact that your pets can never tell you when they are hurting. Jasper has just had a slew of health issues, and once again my vet has shown great commitment. She even gave me her home phone number, which means if Jasper needs something in the night, I can ask for her help on the spot! That is rare, and I appreciate it. Sadly, this will be her last week at the clinic, as she is… Read More