Training dogs takes motivation, and I use motivation of the delicious kind – dog training food. Every dog who comes through the Outsmarting Dogs’ board-and-train dog training program here in Lee county learns to behave merely by being motivated by real food. Every single dog is motivated by food. If you have a picky eater, s/he still needs to eat, and will be motivated by the right food at the right time. That’s how the professional dog trainer of Outsmarting {Read More}
On The Lookout For Good Dog Toys
January 17, 2017 By
You never know what kind of toy your dog will like, dislike, or will become his favorite, so it’s good to keep a lookout for toys with new flavors, textures, sound-makers, shapes, uses, and mojo. Have some fun and try them out! If your dog gives paws up, yay! If not, donate the rejects to your local shelter or swap them with your friends. That old saying, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure,” applies to other species, too! Recycle {Read More}
Poodle Sammie’s Toy Box Caper
January 14, 2017 By
Sammie's Toy Box Caper from Helen Verte Schwarzmann, CTC on Vimeo. Sammie has his eye on a certain peanut butter flavored Nylabone toy in the big dogs' toy box. Determined little guy that he is, 10-year-old Sammie's figuring out the way to that toy. Senior dogs are full of life. Give them the opportunity to prove it and they will. outsmartingdogs.com Helen Verte Schwarzmann Contact me Certified in Training and Counseling Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed Certified Trick Dog Instructor {Read More}
Poodle Sammie Retrieve I
January 11, 2017 By
Sammie Retrieve Training – Adding First Dash of Consistency from Helen Verte Schwarzmann, CTC on Vimeo. Sammie is a 10-year-old Poodle whose daily antics are amusing. Here is a snippet of the progress he's making on the retrieve-to-hand. Whether training or during down time, Sammie's a character and a favorite here at Outsmarting Dogs board-and-train pro dog training, Helen Verte Schwarzmann, CTC. outsmartingdogs.com Helen Verte Schwarzmann Contact me Certified in Training and Counseling Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed Certified Trick {Read More}
