Malli Hutchings

Sniffing Related activities are an amazing tool! “Sniffari” type walks, time on a long line/extendable lead (where safe to do so), and sniffing related activities are becoming common recommendations from trainers. The seem to both mentally tire dogs out, and help them regulate their nervous systems(which is important for many in our increasingly urban lives). […]

When many modern dog trainers consult with owners about behaviour problems, their training plans often include enrichment. In simple terms, enrichment is anything that improves dogs lives and engages them to think; it can be dog sporting events, training, nature hikes, car rides, chewing, playing, shredding activities, even touch or affection. When we provide dogs […]

Why should we train our dogs to cooperate? Sometimes, we need our dogs to do things that they may not be interested in, or may be apprehensive of. Sometimes we don’t understand why they would respond in the way they do (“Fluffy loves to swim in lakes but hides at bath time”, for example). Unfortunately, […]

Start with a high value reward: If your dog doesn’t show interest in what you have to offer, you’ll need to switch to something else Choose a location that your dog can give you their focus (so that they’re able to think and learn) Ditch the leash at first – it doesn’t mean anything to […]

What is Dog Day Training, anyway? What is Dog Day Training?A: a trainer trains your dog for you.At Bright Hound, the Trainer comes to your home to work with your dog.What is day training helpful with? A: At Bright Hound we offer day training for: Recess – play n’ train enrichment visits (available monday through friday, […]

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