Puppy Grooming Training

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}

Outsmarting Dogs Retrieve Training

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}

Poodle Sammie Retrieve I

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}