Life on Aly’s Acres
Top Tips for Tangle-Free Doodles: Grooming Your Curly Canine!
Keep Your Pup Perfectly Pampered between professional grooming visits. Learn the top tips from Alyson Rodges of Aly's Puppy Boot Camp, trainer of over 6500 doodles! Doodle dogs, with their unique, curly, and often dense coats, are adorable but require special care to...
Dog Collars and Why they Are So Important
Dog collars are more than just a fashion statement for your pup—they’re crucial for walking your dog, ensuring their safety, and providing identification. But, did you know that dog collars can also pose some hidden threats? Let's explore the essentials of dog collar...
Mastering Commands: Essential Training Tips for Your New Trained Dog
As a dog owner, understanding how to teach your dog basic commands is vital. Not only does this strengthen your relationship, but it also enhances their safety and social skills. This article highlights the essential commands every owner of trained dogs for sale...
Puppy Training 101: Building the Foundation for a Well-Behaved Dog
Puppy’s INSPIRE visions of sweet snuggles, round puppy bellies being rubbed, puppy breath and adorableness enough to fill your heart. You rarely envision gnashing sharp puppy teeth, ripped and chewed clothing & furniture, endless howling and crying during the...
Stress Less: How Therapy Dogs Can Improve Your Wellbeing
What is a Therapy Dog? Therapy dogs are specially trained dogs that provide emotional support and comfort to people in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and disaster areas. Therapy dogs, distinct from service animals, play a crucial role in...
Paw-ternity Leave: Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby
You just got the news, a baby is on the way! Supreme joy, shock, surprise, and even a bit of fear (probably a mix of all the above)! Now is the time to think about how you are going to prepare for the baby, right? Equally important, you also need to prepare your dog...
From Chaos to Calm: Managing High-Energy Dogs
On this beautiful journey of learning to speak "dog" more fluently, I've experienced numerous "Aha!" moments. The sheer joy and excitement of working with animals assure me that there are still many more discoveries ahead. Collaborating with renowned trainers across...
Barks and Recreation: Fun Training Activities for Dogs
A Sunrise Start with Purpose-Driven Exercise The day at Aly's Puppy Boot Camp begins early, like a wake-up call; it's the start of a disciplined day for our puppies. The morning routine is carefully structured, beginning with a refreshing and energizing walk. This...
Notice the Nuances: Fine-Tuning Cues In Dog Training
Today, I want to chat about something near and dear to my heart and integral to our training methods here at Aly's Puppy Bootcamp - the significance of cues in dog training. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly are cues, and why do they matter so much? Let's dive...
