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Dog's Best Friend's Daily Training Tip ~ Obey Leash Laws!

Dog's Best Friend's Daily Training Tip ~ Obey Leash Laws. There's nothing quite as scary as an off leash dog charging towards you as your walking your rascal. And if you think it's scary for you, imagine how your furry friend must feel. Even if the off leash dog is friendly, it can be terrifying for your rascals to stand by and watch as a Stranger is racing towards them, often times barking and carrying on. The leashed dog's anxiety is amplified not only by the scared human at the other end of the leash, but also by the fact that they cannot run away. They are obeying the law and are leashed up for safety! So please, be respectful to other pups and humans, and keep your dogs leashed. It's the law!

RoveReactive Support Group ~ March 29, 2011

Designed as a forum to help graduates of RoveReactive Classes/Private Training continue working on their Feisty Fido skills. This group provides support for dog parents, with monthly progress check-ins and problem solving sessions to help deal with issues that may have arisen since the last meeting.

$20 Per Dog.

RSVP @ rebecca@rebeccadogsbestfriend.com by Sunday, March 27th.

Dog's Best Friend's Daily Training Tip ~ Wait for the Right time to adopt a furry sibling!

Dog's Best Friend's Daily Training Tip ~ It's never a good idea to adopt a dog in order to solve your current dog's behavioral problems. For instance, if you have a rambunctious puppy, I don't recommend adopting another dog, hoping that the second rascal will curtail the first rascal's energy. Better to train your pup first, get him/her well adjusted and ready for the world, then add a furry sister or brother. Once your pup is ready for a sibling, there's nothing sweeter than adding more fluffy love to your home! (See how Harper cuddles up to older sister, Haley)

Dog's Best Friend's Daily Training Tip ~ Don't Get Complacent

Dog's Best Friend's Daily Training Tip ~ Special Equipment, such as Easy Walks and Gentle Leaders, are not meant to be used forever. They are meant to be used as an aid while training your pup, not as a crutch. Be careful not to get complacent and forget to train your dog how to walk nicely. The goal should be to get your dog off equipment and on to walking nicely on a Flat or Martingale Collar. Just like Toby here, who worked very hard to get rid of his Easy Walk. That was a happy day!