Video: Getting Started with Luring
Luring is a great way to communicate to your dog where you want them to go and what behavior you expect from them.
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TheTreat Training Blog
A Guide to Common Dog Ownership and Training Topics
Jennifer Echols
Apr 2, 20210 min read
Jennifer Echols
Apr 1, 20212 min read
April 2021: Socialization Month
April is socialization month at TheTreat. The weather is warm and it is time to get those dogs out of the house.
Jennifer Echols
Apr 1, 20212 min read
Socialization BINGO!
Play BINGO with TheTreat this April! The goal is to socialize puppies and dogs during this pandemic and have fun doing new things!
Jennifer Echols
Mar 25, 20214 min read
Management: A Giant Dog-Sized Bandaid
What is Management? When your dog does a behavior that you don't want, you control their environment so you don't see the unwanted behaviors
Jennifer Echols
Mar 21, 20211 min read
Video: How to Teach Your Dog Gentle
Young puppy, an adult dog that never learned what is theirs to chew, or an over excited dog, use the command gentle for nice interactions.
Jennifer Echols
Mar 15, 20210 min read
Video: Teaching Your Dog a Marker
Teaching your dog a marker is the first step of dog training. It is the foundation for communicating with them.
Jennifer Echols
Mar 11, 20213 min read
What to Do After You Finish Training with TheTreat
You just finished your last training session with TheTreat and are thinking, now what do I do?!
Jennifer Echols
Mar 11, 20210 min read
Video: How to Teach Your Dog Its Name
New puppy? Want to get better at off leash? All things start with your dog responding to its name, learn how in this short video.
Jennifer Echols
Feb 23, 20215 min read
Let Them Rest! Is Your Dog Overtired with You Home All the Time?
Is your puppy constantly nipping? Barking for your attention? Jumping all over everyone? Eating everything in sight? While, yes, your dog...
Jennifer Echols
Feb 9, 20213 min read
New Service: Drop and Train
I am really excited to introduce a new service called Drop and Train. I know how hard it is to stay disciplined, find the time, and understa
Jennifer Echols
Feb 3, 20213 min read
Consistency: Your Dog's Love Language
Communicating with an animal, who doesn't speak your language, the old saying "actions speak louder than words" has never been more true.
Jennifer Echols
Jan 20, 20214 min read
Avoiding a Life of Pee Pads: How to House Train Your Puppy
House training your puppy is challenging when you are "in it". If you are new to dog ownership or having trouble, follow the tips.
Jennifer Echols
Jan 13, 20215 min read
Why is My Puppy Attacking Me?! A Guide to Mouthiness
When a puppy comes into your home, he is going to continue to explore the world through his mouth. We need to teach them good behavior.
Jennifer Echols
Jan 6, 20214 min read
Leash Walking: Walking by Exciting Things
If your dog pulls, barks and doesn't listen to you when walking by exciting things you have come to the right place!
Jennifer Echols
Dec 15, 20205 min read
What's for Dinner?: How to Teach Your Dog to Stop Jumping on the Counters
If you follow the steps, try and avoid the common mistakes, and are really consistent about what you expect, they will learn off is better!
Jennifer Echols
Dec 8, 20205 min read
How To Play Tug Of War With Your Dog
How to play tug of war with your dog so you can reap the benefits and avoid the pitfalls. Tug of war is a great game to play with your...
Jennifer Echols
Nov 25, 20204 min read
Socialization: Public Places
Step by step guide to socializing your dog in public places
Jennifer Echols
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Holiday Gift Guide
I am always hoping someone will create a remote control squirrel that runs around the backyard so Max can chase it for hours, but for...
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