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Household Hazards for Dogs
We are going to run a multi-day series of harmful items to dogs in a home. It is not time to panic but a time to be proactive. Years ago, my daughters loved to play with Polly Pockets. One day, one of our dogs got into their bedroom and found the dolls. We had...
Indianapolis Airport Adds Pet Relief Areas
The Indianapolis Airport is now equipped with pet relief areas. Traveling with your beloved pets just got easier and much more luxurious. The fire hydrant and turf pee pad will make your dog feel right at home while in transit. We encourage all our puppy families to...
Rooster Report: Field Training
Rooster took a fun trip to Tractor Supply today, where he experienced some new sights and smells; we worked on generalizing his basic obedience and loose-leash walking skills. He confidently trotted around the store, checking in every so often with us and sitting...
Rooster Report: Applying the Sit Command
Rooster had another successful day of training. Rooster has a quick response to his name and was doing a great job of coming when called during group play today. We focused on having Rooster sit for attention as opposed to jumping up by practicing telling him to...
Rooster Report: Week 2 Continues
Rooster was so excited to get out and learn some more today! We focused on the distraction of time he holds his stays with more added distractions. He can stay on his bed for up to a minute with distractions such as tossing around toys, cleaning items up, or...
Rooster Report: In-Home Training
Rooster is our 12-week old, gorgeous, black male labradoodle in-training. He works hard every day to please his trainers at Bradley Phifer Dog Training. Periodically, Brad's team will give us a report card that updates us on how his training is coming all. Here's...
Rooster Report: Learning to Stay Down
Rooster continued to work on improving his response to his basic obedience commands. Today, he focused on coming when called, down stays, and leave it with items of interest off-leash. We worked on come when called in a small group setting, and for the most part,...
Rooster Report: Starting Week 2
Rooster is always up for a fun day of training! As we continue with his week 1 skills, he shows a good understanding of what is asked of him. Today we had him out with his brother, Ripley, as they practiced their house training and were able to stay with us for up to...
Rooster Report: Working on Wait
Rooster had another successful day of training! He is continuing to walk well on his Easy Walk Harness and is checking in with the trainers frequently. He is showing a strong understanding of his basic obedience such as sit, down, wait, and leave its. Above he is...
