Are you a proud dog parent in Huntsville, AL, looking for the best dog training near me to help your dog or puppy become a well-behaved, confident, and happy family member? Look no further than Top Gun Dog Training! With a stellar reputation, a prov…
Pet ownership has come a long way in the last few years. Many owners are now prioritizing a healthy diet, holistic medicine, and regular exercise. One area that is often neglected though is mental health. It's easy to forget that our four-legged fri…
I found this post on another dog trainer Olivia Mergl of Mannered Mutts Dog Training on Instagram. Below is her post text and image. No is not a cue!! No is not a behavior, it’s not something your dog can perform.You might mean…
Getting a new puppy is very exciting and also a lot of hard work. Maintaining and adjusting the puppies schedule so they become a well behaved and balanced adult dog is basically a part time job. There are so many details to talk about when getting…
Here is a list of Essential Equipment for New Puppy Owners that I talked about on Episode #40. Play Toys: Mendota pet has great toys https://www.mendotapet.com/collections/toys Kong https://amzn.to/3bRAmfk LickiMat https://…
This information was talked about on Puppy Talk Episode #26 Exercise: Walking on loose leash 5-8 times a day for 10-20 minutes each Running off leash or long lead 2-3 times a week Mental Stimulation/Training: 5-15 minutes duration 2-3 tim…
There are many different reasons why your dog is engaging in behaviors that you may want to change. Before you try to fix a behavior, you must start with an examination to determine what could be causing the unwanted behavior(s). Take the time …
Below are 10 tips to help you crate training your puppy. The goal is for the puppy to associate a positive experience with the crate. This is also an episode on our podcast, listen here. Tips of what to do: Use treats to lure puppy into cra…
I recently did a podcast that talks about puppy car sickness and anxiety. My Mini Aussie, Dixie, used to suffer from severe car anxiety, which made her drool the entire car ride and throw up once she got home. Now she enjoys riding i…