Outsmarting Dogs puppy and dog board-and-training is open to most dogs who need behavior and manners training. All my enrollees bring with them their behavior repertoire, some of which I need to change into a different behavior, and their brilliant personalities, drives, and abilities. Sometimes people find me because they have a new dog of a similar breed they’d trained before, but their latest is more challenging. Even within the same litter, diversity of personalities can be vast. You never {Read More}
Natural Nose Worker
August 20, 2024 By
During play time during a puppy’s or dog’s board-and-train at Outsmarting Dogs, they show me what they like to do. Seymour the goldendoodle loves to play fetch, and he also has an excellent nose. Amazing Doodle that he is, he can find a ball without anyone telling him there is even a ball there. I suggested that his owners do nosework games with him when he went home. Enroll your dog in Outsmarting Dogs board-and-train for a home style training {Read More}
Recreation Time During Board And Train Dog Training
August 3, 2024 By
Dogs and puppies live and train with me during their board-and-trains. I treat them like they are my personal pets. I love getting to know them and finding their talents, their naughty behavior triggers, and how fast they learn. And whatever I learn, I share with their owners. Pups enjoy recreation time in the yard as much as I do. They love running and romping in my securely fenced, half acre. They hunt lizards, bark at tortoises, chase rabbits, play {Read More}
Shy Puppy Gaining Confidence
July 10, 2024 By
Gaining trust is part of board-and-train when all dogs arrive, but especially shy puppies and dogs. Luna is a Doodle who was rescued and adopted from a puppy mill. She has a big need to build confidence, and I gave her a good start at Outsmarting Dogs board-and-train for dogs and puppies. Luna’s new adopter is a perfect match for her little puppy. We love patient, caring owners! Those are our types of clients. I train humanely, with food and {Read More}
Working With Multiple Personalities Board And Training Dogs And Pups
July 4, 2024 By
Happy July 4th! Fireworks, sparkly and loud, are on the menu on this holiday. Make sure you keep your pooch safe when it comes to Independence Day. It can be fun for people, but a lot of dogs find the loud sounds very scary. Dogs who are shy and meek are more likely to run and hide from the loud noises on Independence day than the dogs who are outgoing and loud themselves. I have worked with all types of {Read More}
