Prior to entering the field of dog training & behavior as a full time endeavor, Lindsay worked in numerous industries, primarily as an engineer. Over the years she has gained valuable experience working successfully with clients and providing high-level customer service. Lindsay has been working with animals her entire life, and while dogs were always at […]
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Training Tuesday: Kids, Dogs, and Holiday Celebrations (Part 7)
Kids, Dogs, and Holiday Celebrations (Part 7) by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant Happy December Suncoast, and welcome back to Training Tuesday! I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving holiday last week. In the previous blog segment, two weeks ago, we just skimmed the surface on proper introductions with children […]
Training Tuesdays: Kids, Dogs, and Holiday Celebrations (Part 3)
Kids, Dogs, and Holiday Celebrations (Part 3) by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant Welcome back to Training Tuesday everyone! For the last two weeks we have been discussing ways to help desensitize your dog to all of the costumes she might encounter from the celebration of Halloween. These steps also include objects […]
Training Tuesdays – The Power of Positive Dog Training
The Power of Positive (Science-Based) Dog Training by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant Part I: “Alpha” retired; “Dominance” debunked People around town are constantly asking me, in a humorous tone of course, “Are you the Florida Dog Whisperer?” This happens particularly often when I’m getting out of my vehicle, as it […]