The best dog training collar depends on the trainer, the task, and the dog. This article focuses on dog collars for leash training that are not electronic, since most vets do not advocate using shock or e-collars. Every dog trainer has a collar preference for best dog training collar, so if you are working with […]
Martingale Collars for Small Dogs Martingale collars for small dogs can be particularly hard to find at local pet stores, as this type of collar has yet to gain widespread use or popularity. If you speak to any trainer, rescue advocate, or dog owner who has a dog that escapes from a traditional collar, you […]
What Do we Mean by Martingale Safety & Use? Martingale collars are excellent for maintaining control and keeping your dog safe on leash. But you must be mindful if you keep a martingale collar on when off-leash. Martingale collars are ideal for training and control. But they can pose a danger to your dog if […]
To all those out there with barky dogs – this blog is for you. I love my dogs, but their barking is, well, pretty nerve racking at times. Having 4 dogs, and all terriers (3 Schnauzers and a Westie), you can imagine the kind of barking that occurs throughout my household. In addition, I work […]
Is Martingale Collar Training Right for You? Is martingale collar training the right technique for you and your dog? Well, it all depends on the dog and the training technique used. While some dogs learn quickly with the use of a traditional buckle-on collar & leash, others need a little more help. One tool that […]
I have 4 dogs – two raised as pups, the other two rescues, and all of them terriers. One of my rescues, Wes, came to me with lots of baggage. He was food possessive, marked every corner and outpost in the house, would get manic when I would leave, and would escape out of the […]
Today I lost a friend. Her name was Pepper Ann. Not a name I would have given her, but it suited her well. She was a little spitfire, and made her presence known wherever she was. And she was, well, very peppery! Pepper was saved from being euthanized last year by the Schnauzer Rescue of […]