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Apr 14
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
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
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
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.

Video: Putting a Harness on a Scared Dog

Jennifer Echols

Apr 2
0 min

Video: Putting a Harness on a Scared Dog

Jennifer Echols

Apr 1
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
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
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
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
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.

What to Do After You Finish Training with TheTreat

Jennifer Echols

Mar 11
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
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.

Let Them Rest! Is Your Dog Overtired with You Home All the Time?

Jennifer Echols

Feb 23
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
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

Jennifer Echols

Feb 3
3 min

Consistency: Your Dog's Love Language

Communicating with an animal, who doesn't speak your language, the old saying "actions speak louder than words" has never been more true.

Avoiding a Life of Pee Pads: How to House Train Your Puppy

Jennifer Echols

Jan 20
4 min

Avoiding a Life of Pee Pads: How to House Train Your Puppy

House training your puppy is challenging when you are "in it". If you are new to dog ownership or having trouble, follow the tips.

Jennifer Echols

Jan 13
5 min

Why is My Puppy Attacking Me?! A Guide to Mouthiness

When a puppy comes into your home, he is going to continue to explore the world through his mouth. We need to teach them good behavior.

Leash Walking: Walking by Exciting Things

Jennifer Echols

Jan 6
4 min

Leash Walking: Walking by Exciting Things

If your dog pulls, barks and doesn't listen to you when walking by exciting things you have come to the right place!

What's for Dinner?: How to Teach Your Dog to Stop Jumping on the Counters

Jennifer Echols

Dec 15, 2020
5 min

What's for Dinner?: How to Teach Your Dog to Stop Jumping on the Counters

If you follow the steps, try and avoid the common mistakes, and are really consistent about what you expect, they will learn off is better!

Jennifer Echols

Dec 8, 2020
5 min

How To Play Tug Of War With Your Dog

How to play tug of war with your dog so you can reap the benefits and avoid the pitfalls. Tug of war is a great game to play with your...

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