Bouncy Dog Play

When two or more dogs play together, it’s important to watch the dogs in case playing turns into serious behavior. These two dogs in the video below are playing well together under the watchful eye of their owner and Lee county dog trainer, Helen Verte Schwarzmann, CTC. One of the important qualities in good play in dogs and puppies is how they move when running. In this video, for the most part, Emilie the Dobiermann is running around the Everglades {Read More}

Girls Just Want To Have Fun

Smokey. Smokey is a 17-week-old mini Aussie who’s board-and-training with us. Her daring enthusiasm is matched by her persistence to get what she wants. This is the kind of pup we love at Outsmarting Dogs. (OK, we love all pups.) With our delicious and motivating training food and solid training plans, she is fast on her way to being a bright star. Smokey’s favorite non-food reinforcement is our recent staff-and-family addition, beautiful Emilie the Dobermann. Smokey loves to play chase {Read More}

Spatial Dog Training

Like any dog, my new rescued Dobermann, Emile, is learning from both me and the environment. She’s curious and cautious, which is a good combination. When she first arrived, her house manners were scant because, I believe, she hadn’t been in a house before. She would quickly turn around so hard and fast that she gave no credence to what was behind her. The last time she did this, she’d slammed her head into a door. I was worried about {Read More}