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The Benefits Of Working With A Dog Trainer

• June 10, 2018
• syd bleicher
• Puppy Training

Shouts from the rooftops ring out across the land. We’re getting a puppy! Exciting times to be sure. The time to call the dog trainer is before the new addition comes home. A good coach will help you be ready and thinking about the right things to focus on from day one. Many dog trainers […]

Everyday Moves – Life Beyond The Classroom

• January 9, 2018
• syd bleicher
• Puppy Training

EVERYDAY MOVES – LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM     The more I learn, grow and evolve in my field, the more I dislike the word ‘obedience’. It denotes subordination. Our dogs don’t owe us, if anything we owe them. I think a solid education taught without force and with plenty of positive reinforcement would be […]

The Art of Reward

• September 1, 2017
• syd bleicher
• Puppy Training

It’s a hot, sunny, summer day at the beach. Not a cloud in the sky. The waves gently lap the shore, gulls call to each other. The sun is beating on you and you’re thirsty. You’re waiting for your friend. Finally you see them walking down the beach carrying a gift bag. “Sorry I’m late!” […]

Decoding Your Puppy Raising Priorities

• August 31, 2016
• syd bleicher
• Behavior, Puppy Training

  Congratulations on your new puppy! This little critter is soaking up his environment and everything you have on offer to teach. Are you set with a good game plan for these coming early weeks? Have you done your homework? Are you prepared with your lessons and a good puppy coach? Do you have all […]

Just wait ’til I grow up

• May 6, 2016
• syd bleicher
• Behavior, Puppy Training, Tips

A thoughtful connection between you and your puppy will take time to cultivate and will require patience and consistency. Set an intention to create such a relationship, its worth should not be underestimated. You want to create a connection so that your dog is interested in you! As with anything worthwhile, when you put in […]