Author: Candace Walkley

Jacob’s Training-VIII: 4/2019

Jacob’s progress: Jacob Goes to Group Training Jacob is a 3-year-old German shepherd dog who began training for obedience and aggressive behavior in January 2018. Read on for his story and frequent updates, as reported by his owner, Terry. There are several links at the bottom that detail Jacob’s progress (and his owner’s).  In this…

What Do You Look For In A Dog Trainer

There are many options to consider when choosing a dog trainer.  Proximity: finding a dog trainer that is close is good. Academic accomplishment: how important is it to find a dog trainer who has certifications? Type of encounter: should you use classes or a one-on-one approach? In my opinion, the most important characteristics of a…

Keeping Your Dog Cool

Tips For Keeping Your Dog Cool According to holiday-weather.com, the hottest month in the Houston area is August.  Anyone that lives here in Houston and the surrounding areas, also knows this to be true.  The air conditioning bills are higher and more people going to the pool before school starts. Your pets need to stay…

Jacob’s Training-Part VII: 4/2018

Jacob’s Progress: Jacob executes commands now without training aids Jacob is a 3-year-old German shepherd dog who began training for obedience and aggressive behavior in January 2018. Read on for his story and frequent updates about training, as reported by his owner, Terry. In this video, Rick interviews Terry about what he saw when he came…

Why I don’t have a Training Building

Dog Training With Your Lifestyle I am frequently asked why I don’t operate my training business from a building. I’ve been doing this a lot of years, and I feel that there is a benefit with dog training with your lifestyle. Training buildings have their benefits: cool air conditioning in the hot summer, shelter if…