Recent Tips and Articles by Dog Ventures
Dog Training Tip: Never Stop Playing
What does play have to do with dog training? Well, a lot! Actually it is extremely important to play with your dogs both while obedience training and just playing for the fun of it. During formal dog obedience training, play is an excellent reward that is […]
Dog Training Tip: Setting Expectations
Have you ever heard that you can’t hit a target that you can’t see? This statement has been said in various ways by different motivational speakers like Tony Robbins and Zig Ziglar. It is a simple yet powerful concept. One that can be applied to many […]
Dog Training Tip: Check Your Mood
I believe that one of the most important aspects of dog training is preparing you for training. The very first step in preparing yourself for dog training is to check your mood. Our state of mind directly influences how our dogs respond to us, and can […]
Focus Factor
Your dogs Focus Factor is his key to success. In dog training there is one prerequisite behavior your dog must know: focus. Lack of focus on the handler/owner is an issue that I see far too often with clients and dog owners in general. Without your […]
It's That Time Of Year Again! So Keep Them Safe And Cool
Remember that dogs don’t release heat the same way we do and it doesn’t take much for a dog’s body temperature to reach abnormal levels. When it does, irreparable injury to major organs and death may quickly result. On our hot summer days the worst place […]
Old Dog, New Tricks?
Absolutely! All dogs enjoy the positive interaction of training, and they learn in very similar ways that humans do. Behavior develops directly from the information received, processed, and practiced. That being said, any new information has the potential to become habitual behavior, despite age. Sometimes a […]
Denver Dog Training - Understanding Your Dog
Have you ever seen an exceptionally well trained dog and thought to yourself, “Now, why can’t our little monster be like?” Well, your dog can. The best time to train a dog is while they are still puppies, but nearly every dog is trainable if in the […]
Why It's Important To Keep Your Dog's Teeth Clean In Denver
Many pet owners don’t know how important it is to keep their dog’s teeth clean. If you have a Denver pet, you want them to live long and healthy lives. Tooth decay and gum disease can make your dog miserable and can lead to other, more […]
Why Obedience Training Is So Important For Your Dog
One of the responsibilities of being a dog owner is making sure that you get the obedience training your dog needs and there are plenty of reasons that this is so important. Too many dog owners in the Littleton area neglect to get this type of […]
Object Retrieval Dog Training For Puppies And Older Dogs
Fun and games are always an important part of living with and training dogs. They can be for the pure joy of it or for shaping useful behaviors. Teaching or just allowing your dog the opportunity to find objects is just one game that can be […]
Behavioral Or Illness - How To Decipher The Difference
When your dog acts up it can be frustrating, to say the least. This is especially true if you have already earned what feels like a Master’s Degree working with your dog through dog obedience training sessions. Of course, that is what should be more alarming. If […]
5 Helpful Reasons To Seek Out A Professional Dog Trainer
When it comes to training their dogs, many people choose to seek out professional help for a variety of different reasons. Oftentimes, what we will see is a pet owner bring their dog in for training after they have already started to develop some kind of […]
Training Puppies Vs Training Adult Dogs
Many pet owners seek professional obedience training from their Denver dog trainer so that their pups exhibit positive socialization skills and good behavior. Dog training is performed using different methods, and these approaches often depend on the age of the dog. Puppies and adult dogs may […]
New Puppy? Here Are Some Tips To Safely Get Your Old Dog Used To It
Nothing brings you quite as much joy as the moment you bring a new puppy home for the first time. On the flipside, few things are as capable of bringing your other dog or dogs as much confusion and even anxiety as a fluffy new friend […]
Could Your Dog's Behavioral Issues Actually Be Health Symptoms?
Unlike a person, when your canine buddy isn’t feeling well, there’s no easy way for them to let you know. Animals can tolerate and mask a lot of discomfort and even pain, until they can’t. Unfortunately, sometimes their poor health symptoms get mistaken for a sudden change […]
So You Got A New Puppy - Now What?
The gift of a new four-legged companion is like nothing else. However, it’s a big commitment, and you two are about to embark on a journey together. It’s going to be a journey with ups and downs, especially in the beginning when you’re trying to teach […]
Unleashing Good Behavior: Exploring The Essence And Benefits Of Obedience Training For Dogs
Obedience training is a fundamental aspect of dog ownership that goes beyond basic commands. It establishes a clear line of communication between dogs and their owners, promoting good behavior and enhancing the bond between them. In this blog post, we will delve into the essence of […]
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