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How to train your dog to be a service dog

by Lexy Smith | Feb 6, 2022

Dogs are not only great as household pets and companions, but they can also provide many helpful services for people who need them. No matter what...

Pack Dynamics Of The Dog And Wolf

by Chad Singer | Sep 11, 2020

In order to clearly communicate with our dogs on an instinctual level, we need to take a deep-dive into how the natural dog pack operates. There have...

Understanding Insecurity In Dogs

by Chris Tipton | Aug 28, 2020

Today we will be discussing insecurity, what causes it, what the signs of insecurity are, problem behaviors arising from insecurity, and treating...

Understanding Anxiety In Dogs

by Kevin Miller | Aug 14, 2020

Today we are going to discuss anxiety in dogs, root causes, and how to recognize and address these behaviors. Anxiety in dogs is more common than...

How to prepare your dog for fireworks and what to do when they are going off

by Kevin Miller | Jul 31, 2020

Fireworks, thunderstorms, and gunshots (if you live in the country like myself). What do they all have in common? They can be loud, sudden,...

The top 5 dog parks in the Summerville / Charleston, South Carolina Lowcountry

by Chad Singer | Jul 24, 2020

Dog parks are a great training opportunity for you and your dog. Not only are there different states...

How to enjoy a day at the beach with your dog

by Chad Singer | Jul 17, 2020

Most people enjoy the beach days of summer and a lot of dog owners like to take their dogs to the beach with them. Today we’re going to discuss how to...

Top 5 Local Dog Friendly Hiking Trails

by Chris Tipton | Jul 10, 2020

Today we are going to talk about our top 5 hiking trails in our local area. We enjoy visiting local hiking trails for distraction work and...

Understanding Structure and Why Our Dogs Need It

by Chris Tipton | Jul 3, 2020

Today we are going to talk about structure and why it is vital for our dogs. Implementing a structure can:...

How to Properly Teach Your Dog to NOT Pull On a Leash

by Chad Singer | Jun 26, 2020

Consequences of A Dog That Pulls on the Leash Something that the majority of dog owners deal with is a dog that pulls on the leash. Not only can this be...

Charleston’s Top 5 Local Dog Friendly Restaurants

by Chad Singer | Jun 19, 2020

Socialization and distraction work are key elements of training and help maintain the training as well. ...

A Discussion of Learned Helplessness and How to Avoid It.

by Kevin Miller | Jun 19, 2020

Learned Helplessness Learned helplessness by definition is behavior exhibited by a subject after enduring...

Why It’s Important To Exercise Your Dog

by Chris Tipton | Jun 12, 2020

The Importance of Exercising your Dog Exercise should be a daily part of our routine with our dogs. But why? Is it really that important? Exercise is a...