I have a Dobermann who loves to play. Today, he played an April Fools’ day trick on me by ringing the doorbell which tells me he has to go out and go potty. But when we are outside, he gives me the look. That look as if he doesn’t know what I’m talking about. Notice the bottom toofies. He plays this game with me on occasion, and I love him for thinking outside the doorbell-ringing box to tell me, “Hey! {Read More}
Dash Dog Treat Maker Review
March 13, 2021 by
I bought the Dash Dog Treat Maker because I had a gift certificate to a company that isn’t exactly where I would ever shop, but it’s the thought that counts! So I took the time to find something that would fit my liking and found the Dash Dog Treat Maker. This contraption reflects my love of dogs, which are pretty much the best things on the market. Those which a dog lover can share with their dogs. Well, I made {Read More}
Tripe – The Caviar of Dog Training Food
February 27, 2021 by
Prepping tripe in all its glorious textures and distinctive scents is what I show you in this video. How do I prepare, or cut lamb tripe sticks, into manageable pieces to use for puppy and dog training at Love Wags A Tail board-and-train? It’s right here. Follow along and you can do it at home, too. I use a ton of tripe. Mind you, the lamb tripe is smaller, narrower, so easier to cut. If you delve into beef tripe, {Read More}
Housetraining a Playful Puppy
February 21, 2021 by
When housetraining dogs and puppies, keeping an eye on the puppy when he is let outside to do the job is important. Oftentimes, the puppy will find something more important to do than eliminate, as in pee or poop. Playing is an example! This very windy Sunday, my own dog, Emilie, played with Neto, a 5-month-old yellow Labrador board-and-train puppy, here for boot camp. They had a great time. Notice at the moment they started playing, Emilie, who is well {Read More}
Board-And-Train Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2021 by
Some of us can’t have have chocolate for Valentine’s day or ever. Dogs can die from chocolate, so please keep it away from them. This Valentine’s day, my dogs are getting a treat made from pureed chicken, eggs, flour, and baby dog kibble. I bake dog training food for Valentine’s day and everyday! My board-and-train food is used for housetraining and behavior training for dogs and puppies. Nutritious stuff! Dogs and puppies love it and work for it. Sweet little {Read More}
Food Toys and Behavior Management
February 5, 2021 by
I use food toys at Love Wags A Tail Dog Training. They work my board-and-train puppies’ and dogs’ daily mental energy as well as much as our daily lessons do. I suggest appropriate food toys for my clients to use for their dogs and puppies when they return home to keep everyone happy. Helping the dog and the puppy learn to use food toys regularly, gives them a job they desperately need. We all need to be productive, and among {Read More}
Time For A Chew Treat
January 30, 2021 by
Nutritious food is the motivation I use to train dogs and puppies at Love Wags A Tail board-and-train. I use white meat chicken, training food I bake myself, or other wholesome foods, including the dog’s own food if it’s motivationally appropriate for the training game at hand. But there is also a time for treats. A treat is a food I give to dogs and puppies outside of training, which doesn’t require a dog or puppy to do much to {Read More}
Goldendoodle Puppy Earning and Eating Training Food
January 22, 2021 by
Goldendoodle puppy, Jaxson, is very busy earning his training rewards. He’s being a good boy, lying down and staying as I move the food towards his furry, little snoot. When I train my clients’ dogs and puppies at Love Wags A Tail board-and-train, we play dog training games galore. During their stay, I suggest games for my clients to play with their dogs when they come home because training and maintaining the training should be fun and not a chore. {Read More}
A Flock of Black Birds
January 20, 2021 by
Today, while I walked my board-and-train puppy, I looked up and saw a huge flock of black birds silently flying by. Had I not looked above, I never would have seen this beautiful sight. How often do we stare straight ahead and miss the many beautiful things above and below us? ———- To send your dog or puppy to the Love Wags A Tail board-and-train camp for motivational learning with our cast of characters, contact me with your dog training, {Read More}
A Light Bulb Pet Memorial
January 17, 2021 by
Anyone who has loved a pet and enjoyed their company, knows how quickly they become a member of the family. Pets can become closer to us than some human members of our families because not only are our pets non judgmental, but our dogs, other fur kids and pets live with us through our day-to-day struggles and celebrations. Our beloved pet dogs are here for use when we are happy, sad, and anything in between. When the time comes that {Read More}
Bath Day At Love Wags A Tail Board-and-Train
January 7, 2021 by
When it’s bath day for the trainer’s dogs at Love Wags A Tail board-and-train, the kids here learning get some me-time with the puppy trainer during a break in between bath one and bath two. Training a dog or puppy to be groomed is as important as any other training. Sometimes we adopt adult dogs who need to learn how to take a bath and sometimes, puppies are the ones who need to learn. Either way, getting started on grooming {Read More}
Tripe-Tuna Fudge Dog Training Food A Favorite
January 2, 2021 by
When I need a highly aromatic attention getter for training my board-and-train clients’ dogs and puppies against higher distractions, I always reach for tripe. Dogs and puppies love tripe, and if you love your pooch, you can bake this all-time Love Wags A Tail board-and-train favorite, too. Here’s the recipe. Just add a clothes pin for your nose and plenty of perserverence! Love Wags A Tail Tripe-Tuna Fudge Dog Training Food A Favorite 1.5 cups flour 3 eggs 1 can {Read More}
Dog and Puppy Board-and-Train Holiday Wishes
December 25, 2020 by
We woke up to a rather cold Christmas morning here at Love Wags A Tail dog training and board-and-train. I had to bundle up, but the dogs had a good time playing ball and running in the yard. Then they came inside for a bit of food toy fun. Here’s a little bit of our Christmas day. We hope you had a wonderful holiday with your pets and relations as well. If you have a new puppy, think of Love {Read More}
Happy Holidays and Christmastime
December 23, 2020 by
It looks a little like winter holidays here at Love Wags A Tail Board-and-Train. We woke up to frost on the ground and a chill in the air that was more cold than chilly! Our December puppy board-and-train graduate has gone home to show off her new obedience behaviors and her housetraining skills. Such a good Bernerdoodle! Red birds everywhere. Do you see three here? Two breeds of woodpeckers and a cardinal. And finally, one of my own dogs showing {Read More}
Stuffing A Turkey Shaped Dog Food Toy
November 20, 2020 by
If you’d like a little November Thanksgiving fun for your dog, there is a food toy on the market that’s shaped like a turkey. Food toys for dogs and puppies give them a way to spend their mental energies and is much like a pacifier for dogs. Food toys for dogs keep them busy for a while. Some dogs and puppies need training to learn to use their food toys. Make sure the food pieces you put inside are small {Read More}
