Enrichment for the prey animal

by | Feb 18, 2018 | Companion Dog Training

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

by | Feb 8, 2018 | Companion Dog Training

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?

by | Jan 25, 2018 | Companion Dog Training

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...

Common Toy Mistakes

by | Dec 29, 2017 | Companion Dog Training

Toys can be a great way to stimulate your dogs brain and alleviate boredom; however, we tend to not put much thought into what toys to buy for them or how to best use them. Here are a few common mistakes and tips on how to get the most from your pup’s toys. Are...

The Gambler

by | Nov 14, 2017 | Companion Dog Training

It amazes me, the amount of time people will spend sitting in front of a slot machine. Casinos don’t interest me much, but on a rare occasion my curiosity gets the best of me, and I find myself standing in a smoke filled room, bells and sirens blaring all around...