COVID Puppies and Their Humans 

by Aly Rodges | Jun 11, 2021 | Blog, Effective Structure, Pillars of Pack Leadership

Summer is almost here, coming in hot on the heels of a world-wide Pandemic.  Now, more than ever, STRUCTURE and ROUTINE are essential for you and your pup’s mental and physical well-being. The COVID crazy times can actually lead to crazy pups too! It’s very easy to...

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

by Aly Rodges | Jun 8, 2021 | Pillars of Pack Leadership, Purpose Driven Activities

The fabulous foundation that you and your pup have begun requires continued consistency to make it stick. The consistent dog training effort you put in now with your pup will pay off in MEGA DIVIDENDS as your pup grows into the dog you desire him to be. Conversely,...

How to teach your dog about Feed Time

by Aly Rodges | Jun 4, 2021 | Effective Rituals, Pillars of Pack Leadership

Feed time is a ritual that allows you to have another opportunity to have your pup “earn their keep” so to speak.  Rituals are defined as “solemn ceremonies or actions performed in a customary way.”  The reason potty, sleep and feed rituals are so important to your...

Should You Let Your Dog Sleep in Your Bedroom? (answer: in the future)

by Aly Rodges | May 18, 2021 | Effective Rituals, Pillars of Pack Leadership

Pillars of Pack Leadership ™—Bedtime Rituals One of the most popular questions I get is: Should I let my dog sleep in the bedroom? Answer: Yes, but not just yet. That kind of privilege needs to come when he has the maturity to handle it. If you allow your pup in your...

Potty Time

by Aly Rodges | May 13, 2021 | Blog, Effective Rituals, Pillars of Pack Leadership

Potty Time…needs to be a regular part of your program. Select your “potty area” and go back there for each and every “Go Potty” moment. It is not play time. It’s not talk time. It’s not pet your dog time. It’s get to business, quietly and efficiently time. Keep your...

How to Teach “Place”

by Aly Rodges | Apr 22, 2021 | Effective Rituals, Pillars of Pack Leadership

I teach “Place” daily in my training with EVERY puppy and dog. A pup or dog is expected to remain on “Place” until invited off. “Place” can be a that is comfortable for the dog with very clear edges like a dog bed with a big, rolled edge or folded blanket....