by | Jan 7, 2016 | Aggression / Reactivity, Training Dogs
We hear the words, “My dog is protective of me and I think that is why he/she is aggressive.” Or some variation of this, a lot at Off Leash K9 Raleigh. Here is what most people simply don’t understand… most of these dogs aren’t actually aggressive. They are worried!...
by | Jun 12, 2015 | Puppy Training, Training Dogs
This is one of the first questions we are asked in our puppy training class. Some dogs are more prone to this than other dogs. Breeds like the Belgian Malinois, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Huskies, etc are all, what we refer to as, “prey driven”, “herding”...
by | May 24, 2015 | Puppy Training, Training Dogs
Why Is Socializing A New Puppy So Important? What is socialization and why is it so important? At our puppy class, we get asked about socializing a new puppy over and over, again. Here is the bottom line: Socialization is getting your puppy acquainted with as many...
by | May 12, 2015 | Training Dogs
As trainers, we consistently give people pointers and information on how to be the pack leader. Appropriate pack leadership is the key to a healthy, happy relationship between your dog and you. First, some background. What does it mean when we hear, “Dogs are pack...
