I get this question a lot for multiple dogs in the home: “I want to allow Fido on the couch, but not the other 4 dogs, can I do that? The answer is yes, but do they deserve it?” House rules for one or multiple dog homes need …
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Dogs flourish with clarity. Mixed messages lead to trouble. Often times I go into homes where the family is having relationship difficulties with their dogs. This is mostly caused by inconsistency. For example, one person is strict and has the dog working for treats. While another person …
So many of our dogs live in their past because humans keep them there. Humans excuse dog behavior by explaining that the dog is a rescue and was most likely abused. “He’s a survivor dog.” Let’s just stop right there. Is this possible?
One of the main questions I get is, “How hard is it to rehabilitate stray dogs and feral dogs? ”First, it is important to define “feral.” I have heard the words “stray” and “feral” used interchangeably, but let me be clear, there is a big difference between those two.
Total K9 Focus is a professional service dog training company of Sarah Gill and Ralf Weber. Sarah Gill is a Certified Master Dog Trainer and was trained and certified through a Canine Master Trainer Program. Ralf Weber is a TWC Certified Professional Dog Trainer and author of the canine book "If Your Dog Could Talk". Total K9 Focus offers in-person Service Dog Training in Southern California and Board and Train programs as well as virtual training worldwide.