Fear of Strangers in the Home: A Guest Protocol That Works

Fear of Strangers in the Home: A Guest Protocol That Works

By Katie Casell, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CSAT, CPPS. Owner and lead trainer, Dances With Dogs, serving Miami-Dade County since 2002. Fear of strangers in the home is one of the most common calls we get. The dog has been part of the family for years. They love...

Hurricane Preparedness for Dogs: 5 Easy Skills to Train in July

Every June, South Florida runs through the same checklist. Shutters, water, batteries, gas for the generator. Somewhere near the bottom of that list, if it makes the list at all, is the dog. Here is the thing most hurricane preparedness for dogs articles will not tell...

Force-Free Dog Training Tools: 7 Essential Picks for a Better Toolkit

Why the Bag Matters Every dog trainer carries a bag. Inside, you’ll find the force-free dog training tools they reach for during a session, and those tools tell you more about their philosophy than almost anything else they could say. We get asked a lot of...
Rover Dog Training Miami: What Owners Should Know

Rover Dog Training Miami: What Owners Should Know

“Rover dog training Miami is officially here, and if you live in Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, South Miami, or anywhere else in Miami-Dade, you’ve probably already noticed it. Rover, the pet care marketplace best known for dog walking and pet sitting, has...
Dog Separation Anxiety: What It Is and What It Isn’t

Dog Separation Anxiety: What It Is and What It Isn’t

If your dog loses it when you walk out the door, you’ve probably Googled “separation anxiety” and come back more confused than when you started. Maybe someone told you your dog just needs more exercise. Maybe your vet prescribed medication. Maybe you...