Once you’ve identified how you would like your dog to respond to guests entering the home then it’s time to set off on your training plan. Review the accompanying training tutorials for guest manners and get your questions answered.

Does your dog go bananas when guests are coming over? This can be a real challenge when you have to manage your jumping dog and your incoming guests at the same time. Learn why some dogs are more prone to barking at the door than others and how we can take start to encourage more appropriate guest behavior.

Does your dog have a rocket recall? If not, tune in! We’ll be this essential off-leash skill in our accompanying training tutorials and helping you troubleshoot and recall problems you’re having.

If you can’t touch your dog’s paw how are you supposed to keep their nails short between vet and grooming visits? We have a trick for that! Review accompanying nail care training tutorials and ask questions about implementing cooperative care procedures with your dog.

Most dogs don’t LOVE having their paws handled, which can make weekly husbandry like nail clipping a real pain for both you and your dog. Learn how to use cooperative care techniques to get your dog feeling confident and comfortable with paw and nail handling.

Teaching your dog how to find hidden treats or items on cue can be a great way to reduce indoor boredom and even treat behavior concerns. In this session we’ll review the prerequisite training tutorials for scentwork games and address any questions about applying these techniques.

We all know that dogs love to use their noses but did you know that scent-driven games can be a great way to boost your dog’s mental stimulation and tire them out? We’ll talk about what the other benefits of sniffing are and how to encourage more sniffing to take advantage of these.

Though resource guarding is a “normal” behavior, there are times when we need to get something from our dog quickly and without stress. We’ll review the accompanying training tutorials in this session and cover and resource guarding questions.

Sometimes our dogs become protective over or “guard” resources like toys, bones, and even their beds. Learn how to look out for signs of resource guarding and when is the appropriate time to step in.

There are several skills we can teach a dog to help them avoid triggers or to help them feel better about on-leash triggers. In this session, we’ll review the accompanying training tutorials for leash reactivity and cover any related questions.

Many guardians experience some level of leash-reactivity with their dogs. Leash-reactivity or barking and lunging at things on leash can range from low intensity and slightly frustrating to moderate or severe intensity and incredibly dangerous. This session will cover how to identify and address leash-reactivity to help you and your dog feel less stressed on walks.

There are a few training skills we believe are important for your dog to have practiced before heading to the dog park for maximum safety. In this session, we’ll discuss the accompanying training tutorials and answer any questions that you have regarding dog park procedures.

For our social city dogs, it can be hard to find them off-leash time unless you’re comfortable frequenting your local dog park. Learn our top tips for navigating a dog park safely and for discerning if the dog park is the right option for your pup.