Rain, Sleet or Snow, for a walk you can go, INSIDE! (updated Dec 2022)

by Megan Clarke | Jan 14, 2022 | Blog, Purpose Driven Activities

The weather outside IS frightful but don’t let that stop you from training your dog. Here is a post from our archive for all of those wet weather days.   Last week we talked about how to walk your dog outside on a leash without pulling. This week, we are...

Purposeful Walking: How to Walk your Dog on a Leash without Pulling

by Megan Clarke | Jan 7, 2022 | Blog, Pillars of Pack Leadership, Purpose Driven Activities

Who doesn’t want to go out for a leisurely stroll with your dog walking nicely along at your side with no pulling or tugging??? Well, it’s much easier said than done! Walking along at your side is really hard for a dog and requires a ton of focus…that’s why I...

Dog Behavior – It’s All About Perspective

by Megan Clarke | Dec 31, 2021 | Blog, Pillars of Pack Leadership

No matter what the issues you are facing with a dog, it is so important to have perspective.  Perspective on the development of a dog.  Perspective on the length of time needed to change a behavior.  Perspective on how to view the canine species. Perspective on your...

Living with a Trained Dog: Meet Rosin

by Megan Clarke | Dec 24, 2021 | Blog

A trained dog for our daughter After a very traumatic event we began the search for a service dog for our daughter.  After months of searching for a trained dog we were referred to Aly’s Puppy Boot Camp. Aly’s dogs are not full working service dogs but with the...

APBC’s Complete Guide to Holiday Safety for your Dog

by Megan Clarke | Dec 10, 2021 | Blog, Good Stuff to Know

Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and all the are relatives too. This is the season when you need to protect your puppy from overly exuberant kids and adults.   Here are our go-to tips to ensure that your dog doesn’t end up on the naughty list. Dogs and Holiday...