The majority of dogs who come through the Outsmarting Dogs’ board-and-train program need a recall behavior installed into their behavior repertoire. The owners of these pups often tell me how their dogs take off for fun and games when they’re called instead of obeying the cue and coming when called. Playing the chase-me game is great fun and very rewarding for the dog, but most owners are not amused when the game is out of context. We’re living in a {Read More}
Driving With Dogs In The Car
February 25, 2017 By
If you are driving with your dog, it’s important that your dog doesn’t interfere with your concentration. Use either a seat belt for your dog,or if your dog is small enough, use a crate. When your dog’s in a crate, he can have a water bucket, so if thirsty, can get a drink. Keeping water available for your dog is important. And so is distraction-free driving. Deputy Dave Passmore in this news report and video from KSL in Utah was {Read More}
Puppy Grooming Training
February 18, 2017 By
When a puppy is going to face a lifetime of grooming, it’s good to get started with safe and tasty grooming experiences as soon as possible. This is Cameron, our 13-week-old Cockapoo board-and-train client who’s in our puppy training program for Housetraining Plus. The plus part includes being in our puppy STAR program, which is an AKC designation and a good precursor to the Canine Good Citizen, which besides being a therapy dog, is another of Cameron’s goals. He’s got {Read More}
Cockapoo Puppy with Zoomies
February 6, 2017 By
Cockapoo Puppy Cameron's Zoomies from Helen Verte Schwarzmann, CTC on Vimeo. Outsmarting Dogs 12-week-old puppy client, Cameron, has the zoomies around his 10-year-old Poodle friend, Sammie. Cameron is getting a lot of time socializing with other dogs, people, and the great big world. We love our board-and-trains. outsmartingdogs.com Helen Verte Schwarzmann Contact me Certified in Training and Counseling Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed Certified Trick Dog Instructor AKC Canine Good Citizen/CGC and STAR Puppy Trainer and Evaluator Your Board-and-Train Dog {Read More}
Outsmarting Dogs Retrieve Training
January 29, 2017 By
I’ve trained my own dogs to help around the house. They go into big dog crates and retrieve whatever I can’t reach. When a dog bowl, Kong, or other object is far in the back, the only way I could reach the item is by crawling in myself. Getting help from one of my dogs really saves my back and knees! And they are eager to do the job for a little tuna fudge. Or perhaps you want your dog {Read More}
The Evening Stroll: The Dogs, The Bug, and Me
January 24, 2017 By
Anyone who lives in Florida knows about the flying roaches. Excuse me, Palmetto Bugs. As I am now living in the country, I have hired an exterminator who comes out to spray the house, inside and out, to keep as much of the wildlife (insects) outside. He’s done a good job. The only palmetto bugs I’ve found were dead ones outside. Yes! The dogs and I then walked around more. When the scooper was empty, I swayed it gently. When {Read More}
Outsmarting Dogs’ Homemade Dog Training Food
January 22, 2017 By
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}
