Persistence K9 Training Club

With the recent quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and opening back up of many states, you can expect to start to go back to work and school in the near future. This means that after nearly three months, your pup will be on their own for the first time in a while. We are going to discuss what to expect when this happens.   It is to be expected that some anxiety may arise from being home with you for the past few months. This will present itself through whining when you prepare to leave, and barking when you are gone. Other possibilities are accidents in the house, and chewing of furniture or other things.   Being prepared for this anxiety is the best way to combat it. And there are ways to build up to the big day you finally have to leave for an extended period of time. Utilizing your dog’s crate will be a great tool. You can begin by putting them in the crate for a few minutes at a time while you are in a separate room. You can gradually build up this

When training a dog, especially on their leash and walking skills, having a specific type of collar may help. The collar we will be talking about today is the called the Martingale collar, and is made by many different brands, and can be found in all major petstores. This collar is designed to tighten up when pulled, not enough to choke your dog, but enough to make it uncomfortable. Additionally, it makes it hard for a dog to slip out of their collar.   Learning leash manners is hard for any dog, especially when there are so many exciting things to see and smell outside! This collar is designed to cinch to become tight, not tight enough to choke, but enough to cause your dog to be uncomfortable. This will teach your dog that pulling, makes them uncomfortable, and will train them not to pull. This will make walks and outings more enjoyable for both you and your pup!   Using this collar with puppies can be helpful as well, and as we know, puppies can have odd p