A Dog's Day: An Adult Dog Daily Schedule
An example of a daily schedule for an adult dog, complete with eat, play and sleep.
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Jennifer Echols
- Oct 26
- 4 min
5 Things to Buy Before You Bring Home a Puppy
5 things you should buy before you bring home a puppy.
Jennifer Echols
- Dec 21, 2021
- 0 min
Jennifer Echols
- Sep 3, 2021
- 1 min
Video: Putting a Harness on a Nervous Dog, Take Two
Roxy here runs and hides when she hears the harness jingle every morning. This video demonstrates how to put on two different types of...
Jennifer Echols
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
July 2021 Training Goals
Max was the MVP of Fourth of July weekend and now that we have both had a few naps, we are ready to reflect on June and prepare for a...
Jennifer Echols
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
June 2021 Training Goals
This is going to be a big month for training as the pandemic comes to a close and we leave the house more. Here are my training goals.
Jennifer Echols
- Apr 14, 2021
- 4 min
Tips for Dog Play
April is Socialization Month here at TheTreat and part of socialization and some of the spaces on BINGO! include dogs playing together,...
Jennifer Echols
- Apr 11, 2021
- 0 min
Video: Teaching the Command Touch
Touch is one of my favorite commands. It is a great place to start and you can use it strategically while training your dog harder behaviors
Jennifer Echols
- Apr 11, 2021
- 0 min
Video: Understanding TheTreat Method
TheTreat method is built off of communication and uses treats as motivation to get a dog to do a behavior we want.
Jennifer Echols
- Apr 2, 2021
- 0 min
Video: Getting Started with Luring
Luring is a great way to communicate to your dog where you want them to go and what behavior you expect from them.
Jennifer Echols
- Apr 2, 2021
- 0 min
Jennifer Echols
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
April 2021: Socialization Month
April is socialization month at TheTreat. The weather is warm and it is time to get those dogs out of the house.
Jennifer Echols
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Socialization BINGO!
Play BINGO with TheTreat this April! The goal is to socialize puppies and dogs during this pandemic and have fun doing new things!
Jennifer Echols
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
Management: A Giant Dog-Sized Bandaid
What is Management? When your dog does a behavior that you don't want, you control their environment so you don't see the unwanted behaviors
Jennifer Echols
- Mar 21, 2021
- 1 min
Video: How to Teach Your Dog Gentle
Young puppy, an adult dog that never learned what is theirs to chew, or an over excited dog, use the command gentle for nice interactions.
Jennifer Echols
- Mar 15, 2021
- 0 min
Video: Teaching Your Dog a Marker
Teaching your dog a marker is the first step of dog training. It is the foundation for communicating with them.
Jennifer Echols
- Mar 11, 2021
- 3 min
What to Do After You Finish Training with TheTreat
You just finished your last training session with TheTreat and are thinking, now what do I do?!
Jennifer Echols
- Mar 11, 2021
- 0 min
Video: How to Teach Your Dog Its Name
New puppy? Want to get better at off leash? All things start with your dog responding to its name, learn how in this short video.
Jennifer Echols
- Feb 23, 2021
- 5 min
Let Them Rest! Is Your Dog Overtired with You Home All the Time?
Is your puppy constantly nipping? Barking for your attention? Jumping all over everyone? Eating everything in sight? While, yes, your dog...
Jennifer Echols
- Feb 9, 2021
- 3 min
New Service: Drop and Train
I am really excited to introduce a new service called Drop and Train. I know how hard it is to stay disciplined, find the time, and understa