By Maureen Patin CPDT-KA, Founder/Head Trainer of What a Great Dog! Training Centers Does your dog get into everything in sight while you’re away? Preventing this takes some time and effort, but with the right strategies you can teach your dog to consistently choose his toys and not yours! Just like toddlers, dogs, especially puppies want to put anything and... Read more
In this episode of Trainer Tips, Maureen Patin, CPDT-KA answers a common question we hear: Will my dog beg if I give him real food (aka “people food”) We hope you enjoy this episode! Read more
If you struggle with trimming your dog’s nails for any reason, this is the video for you! In this video Maureen Patin, CPDT-KA will be teaching you how to train your dog to use a scratch board. Read more
This short video goes over a training exercise that can make a big difference with a dog who gets jealous when you pet or give treats to another dog. Read more
Is your dog nervous about nail clipping, trimming, or grinding their nails? Take the fear out of nail care by teaching them to do it themselves. Read more
Food is a big deal to dogs. We want our dogs to enjoy their training treats, their enrichment AND their meals. Using super yummy training treats is a big boost for your dog’s motivation during training. But you may find that he’s less interested in his meal times. Here are the things to think through if you’re experiencing this with... Read more