Every Dog Can, Inc. Announces Our Fabulous New Training and Behavior Studio for Puppies and Dogs of All Ages!

We’re putting on the finishing touches and our doors will be open shortly. In the meantime, please browse our fully updated website for useful information and training tips.

New Classes Start in July! and will include a full range of puppy socialization and training classes, Good Dog Manners for dogs of all ages, intermediate skills, and advanced training. Our famous “Doggie Social Hours” will also be back and open for business!

Our convenient 24/7 Online Enrollment Center is almost ready! Check back soon or email us at Info@EveryDogCan.com if you’d like us to notify you when it’s up and running.

What makes our classes special?

• A true understanding of how your dog learns
• Purely positive reinforcement methods
• We are veterinarian recommended
• Our classes are small to optimize learning
• Passionate interest in you and your dog

Question: My dog runs the other way every time I call her. Sammy, can you please help me fix this?

Answer: I sure can! Fixing this is easy if you just change your perspective a bit. You need to understand that us dogs are basically interested in one thing: doing whatever gives us the biggest payoff at the moment. I know that chasing a squirrel or digging in the rosebushes is just a heck of a lot more entertaining than returning to a person who’s going to snap on the leash and end all that fun.

Fixing this is simply a matter of showing your girl that you will always provide her with a bigger and better payoff when she responds to you. But you have to be realistic and not start training in situations that are just way too hard, like calling her away from a rabbit hole. Start nice and easy, like in your living room when nothing much is happening. When I was learning, I needed lots of successful practice in easy situations so I could start to build a good habit of coming to my person each and every time for a wonderful reward. This will be true for your dog, too. And even in these easy first sessions, remember to pay off big time with a special toy or love fest or a yummy piece of chicken (Ummmm, good!). After lots and lots of successful practice, your dog will begin to trust you more and believe that it’s totally worth it to come to you whenever you call her. Just like I did. You’ll prove to her that her fun won’t be over; it’ll just be starting because of all the terrific things you’ll offer as a reward!

Sammy

Email your training question to Sammy today!
Sammy@EveryDogCan.com

“When I contacted Deborah, I had no idea how much it would change our lives, all I knew was that this was the first time I faced actually wanting to give away a dog. I knew I had not done the training necessary but was worried it could not be fixed. When we added Coco to our family I had two very young boys and an older dog. Two years later our family was miserable and I include the only remaining dog in that grouping. Coco was locked away when we had company, as he showed his excitement for new people by knocking them over. He was also rude about taking kids food right out of their hands. His barking was out of control, he did only basic commands and not consistently, he ran out the front door a lot, and walks were not enjoyable because he pulled me in pursuit of any animal noticed.

“Through time, repetition, relationship, we learned to work together. I realized how much had changed when we had to bring him along on a family trip due to finances. He just wanted to be near us, often sleeping in a corner close by. He was relaxed, following commands, and happy to be included in winter fun with our family. He even managed to win over several non dog lovers in my husband’s family and for the first time my husband was fine with his presence.

“Each family member has been involved in training with him and he now fits in our family happily and peacefully. For fun, we have even done some obstacle training. It amazes me what Deborah helped Coco and myself accomplish, I will always be incredibly grateful. It just continues to get better for us.”

-- Sarah and Coco