Why does my dog…?

Why does my dog…? The age old question and before we start, know that this blog post is not about answering it. As a dog trainer I get asked this all the time, so I decided to flip it around and ask my friends on social media why they think their dogs do the...

Using a Doorbell to Cue Go To Mat

My Doxie is very reactive to doorbells so I have been teaching her how to go to her mat instead of running to the door and barking. We’re not quite there yet but this little trick has helped. If you would like a bit more detailed description on how this works,...

The Fearful Dog

As I was sitting here listening to the thunderstorm passing through, and trying to console my sweet, sensitive GSD, I got to thinking about an incident that occurred during a training session I had about a year ago. I had been asked to provide basic obedience training...

Guiding A Gentle Giant

This big guy is Clifford. He’s only 10 months old and weighs in at a whopping 130lbs. With patients and clear communication it is possible to walk a big dog without being dragged even with a cat taunting him. [wpvideo l18epGLc ]No choke, prong or shock collar...

Rainy day fun practicing “Back Up”

Loki is all about play, and when it rains he can get a little stir crazy. Playing scent games, learning new tricks and practicing old ones in new ways helps keep boredom at bay. In this video Loki is practicing backing up. The table is there to help him learn to back...

Enrichment for the prey animal

Does your dog love to dissect plush toys? My Dachshund can tear into a toy and remove the squeaker so fast it will make your head spin. What drives dogs to destroy that cute little fury toy you just bought them? Well the answer is relatively simple. Dogs are prey...

Your Pets Safety

At PCDT your dogs safety is very important to us. Whether they are training at our facility or in your home, your pups physical and mental well being is our number one priority.

Whats in a name?

Hows your human to dog communication? Unfortunately, we humans can be incredibly unclear and inconsistent. We often assume they know what we want and many times end up  unfairly punishing the dog when they don’t behave the way we expect. Scenario: The family is...