The holiday season often means family visits, road trips, and festive gatherings. For Rhode Island dog owners, this can also mean figuring out how to bring your furry family member along safely and comfortably. Whether you are driving to Boston for Thanksgiving or flying to see relatives, preparation is the key to keeping travel stress-free … Read more
Honoring Our Veterans and Their Canine Companions Every Veterans Day, we pause to honor the men and women who have served our country. Many veterans in Rhode Island continue to face daily battles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety even after returning home. For many, the bond with a well-trained dog becomes life changing. … Read more
Why Gratitude and Training Go Hand in Hand As the holiday season approaches, many Rhode Island families take time to reflect on what they are thankful for. For those of us who live and breathe dog training, gratitude often begins with our four-legged companions. Dogs remind us daily about patience, unconditional love, and communication. Obedience … Read more
The Challenge of Multi-Dog Living Owning one dog is rewarding, but managing two or more comes with new challenges. In Rhode Island, where many families love adopting multiple dogs, issues like resource guarding, jealousy, and noisy chaos can quickly surface. The good news is that with structure, training, and consistency, a multi-dog household can thrive. … Read more
Why First Impressions Matter Bringing a new dog into your home is exciting, but it can also be stressful for both the newcomer and your current dog. Those first interactions are critical. A rocky start can lead to long-term tension, while a structured introduction sets the stage for a peaceful, happy household. In Rhode Island, … Read more
Why Halloween Can Be Hard on Dogs For many Rhode Island families, Halloween is a favorite holiday. Streets fill with trick-or-treaters, houses glow with decorations, and parties spill into neighborhoods. But while it is fun for us, it can be overwhelming for dogs. Costumes change how people look and move, candy brings dangerous temptations, and … Read more
Walking your dog should be an enjoyable activity, not a stressful one. Yet many owners struggle with leash reactivity: barking, lunging, or growling when their dog sees another dog, person, or distraction. It can be frustrating and embarrassing, but it is also one of the most common behavior challenges we address in training. The good … Read more
Obedience training is not a one-time event. Just like people, dogs change as they grow. Their needs, challenges, and learning styles shift from puppyhood through their senior years. If you adapt your training to each stage, you can maintain a happy, well-behaved companion for life. In Rhode Island, the variety of environments, from busy city … Read more
Life gets busy. Work deadlines stack up, kids’ schedules change, and weekend road trips pop onto the calendar. Dogs thrive on routine, and when reinforcement drops, even well trained behavior can fade. The solution is not carving out an hour a day. It is weaving short, targeted reps into the day you already have, then … Read more
You want your dog to have fun, burn energy, and socialize. In Rhode Island, that often means two options: the dog park or a structured play session with known dogs. But which is better for building obedience and maintaining good behavior? The answer depends on your dog’s temperament, your training goals, and the environment you … Read more
