Dog Training Tips & Blogs
NEW GADGET TO HELP KEEP YOUR PET SAFE
"Ever loose a child in a shopping center? Ever lose a dog? I have lost a child and a dog and I feel like I'm a good parent but things happen. When my 4 year old dissappeared in a store the first 5 minutes I was thinking, he's around here somewhere. At the 20...
Activities to do in Spring with Your Dog in West Michigan
Spring has sprung and there’s probably no place your dog would rather be right now than outside with you. If you live in the West Michigan area, there are many activities that can provide you and your pup with hours of fun. Here are just a few ideas to do with your dog during spring in West Michigan.
If Love Could Have Saved You, You Would Have Lived Forever
12 years ago, Bracha came into my life as a happy, spunky, confident Bouvier puppy. We trained, loved, hiked, kayaked, paddle boarded, swam, and were the best of friends. The bond with Bracha was amazing. Dogs are unique companions in the animal world. We don't call...
Another Convert to E Collar Training
For a long time, I did not trust E-Collars. I always thought that they were harmful to dogs and did nothing but scare the dog into submission. Granted, I did not know anything about E-Collars, how they worked, or how to use them in training, but I didn’t care and I...
Legislating the Tools
I would like a quarter every time someone came in my training facility dragged by their dog in a harness or gentle leader. If they work for your dog, then great! However, we see a fair amount of people asking for help because their dog still leash pulls or is reactive on lead.
We Do The Hard Work So You Don’t Have To
Some people have difficulties with potty training as soon as the pup gets home. I believe the breeder has a direct effect on the potty training process. If the pups have been in a basement until 7 weeks of age, they have learned to potty on the floor. If they have had...
Coronavirus and Dogs
I figured since everyone else to chiming in on the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) it was time for Adams K-9 to get some factual information out there rather than depending on the media. Their headlines are only meant to get you to stop and click their article. The...
Three Things For an Awesome Dog
Everyone wants a well behaved, obedient dog. All it takes are three steps. One of which is easy. Hire Adams K-9 to train your dog Follow our instructions Put some effort into it We have 10 and 14-day training programs and after the initial training, the dog will be...
There’s Always Something…
As we go through life, there’s always something; struggles, oops, surprises. Sometimes they are good surprises and sometimes they are not. My Mother always said, “there are always ups and downs in life,” meaning, deal with it and it will get better. Recently we...
A Dog’s Life
Today's post is brought to you by Bracha.I sleep in bed with my human every night. I love his touches and his sweet voice as he whispers “good night” to me each and every night. If I’m cold, I snuggle up next to him. We get up at 6:00 or 7:00 am each day,...
Training Tools Are A Crutch
Everyone wants a dog that is 100% reliable. A dog that comes when called all the time, even when there are distractions. There are a variety of tools used in dog training that include clickers, markers, slip collars, gentle leaders, no pull harnessed,...
Dog Training – At Home or Training Facility?
Which is better, training at home training or at a training facility?Either one may be right for you, but it depends on your needs and goals. Let’s first discuss the reasons people hire dog trainers.• No time to train the dog• Behavior issues that are out...
