Question of the Week: What Treats Do I Use for Puppies?!
My favorite treats to use for puppy training.
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TheTreat Training Blog
A Guide to Common Dog Ownership and Training Topics
Jennifer Echols
Sep 3, 20233 min read
5 Things Max Did As A Puppy
This week was a frustrating week for some of my clients. It's like the dogs all caught a whiff of something in the air that made them a...
Jennifer Echols
Jul 25, 20233 min read
5 Things You Can do NOW to Stop your Dog From Jumping
They have some confidence, they are excited, they are curious, and they really really want to get all the way up there! If you have a dog...
Jennifer Echols
Jul 11, 20235 min read
6 Good Manners for Dog Playdates
Playdates are a great way to socialize and exercise your dog but navigating playdates between dogs can be challenging. This post is to help
Jennifer Echols
Jul 5, 20235 min read
5 Ways to Use a Long Leash for Dog Training
A long leash is a must-have dog essential. Right up there with food, toys, treats and a collar. A long leash is good for almost every dog.
Jennifer Echols
May 4, 20232 min read
New Service: Dog Walking
Maybe you come home to a really energetic dog after a long day of work and wish you had someone exercise him during the day. Maybe you...
Jennifer Echols
Mar 21, 20235 min read
When Do We Get Rid of the Treats?! A Guide to Treats
Treats are your main tool for getting a dog to do desired behaviors. Learn how to use treats based on your dog's behavior.
Jennifer Echols
Mar 14, 20233 min read
4 Ways You Can Eliminate the 8pm Puppy Zoomies
When all you want to do is rest after a long day, here are four tips to help you get through the puppy zoomies!
Jennifer Echols
Mar 6, 20234 min read
Babies and Dogs: Prepping while Pregnant
You're pregnant! Start preparing for living an exciting life of kids and dogs!
Jennifer Echols
Feb 28, 20233 min read
My Dog Won't Come Inside! Tips and Tricks for Getting a Dog to Come
Tips and tricks for getting your dog to come inside. If your dog is giving you the stank eye when you say come, this is for you!
Jennifer Echols
Feb 21, 20234 min read
5 Things You Should Do if Your Dog has Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety in dogs can be improved by following these five tips.
Jennifer Echols
Nov 2, 20223 min read
A Dog's Day: An Adult Dog Daily Schedule
An example of a daily schedule for an adult dog, complete with eat, play and sleep.
Jennifer Echols
Oct 26, 20224 min read
5 Things to Buy Before You Bring Home a Puppy
5 things you should buy before you bring home a puppy.
Jennifer Echols
Dec 21, 20210 min read
Jennifer Echols
Sep 3, 20211 min read
Video: Putting a Harness on a Nervous Dog, Take Two
Roxy here runs and hides when she hears the harness jingle every morning. This video demonstrates how to put on two different types of...
Jennifer Echols
Jul 7, 20212 min read
July 2021 Training Goals
Max was the MVP of Fourth of July weekend and now that we have both had a few naps, we are ready to reflect on June and prepare for a...
Jennifer Echols
Jun 1, 20212 min read
June 2021 Training Goals
This is going to be a big month for training as the pandemic comes to a close and we leave the house more. Here are my training goals.
Jennifer Echols
Apr 14, 20214 min read
Tips for Dog Play
April is Socialization Month here at TheTreat and part of socialization and some of the spaces on BINGO! include dogs playing together,...
Jennifer Echols
Apr 11, 20210 min read
Video: Teaching the Command Touch
Touch is one of my favorite commands. It is a great place to start and you can use it strategically while training your dog harder behaviors
Jennifer Echols
Apr 11, 20210 min read
Video: Understanding TheTreat Method
TheTreat method is built off of communication and uses treats as motivation to get a dog to do a behavior we want.
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