Dog Training

Puppy Socialization Essentials

Most people know they should introduce their new puppy to dogs and people while they're still young - but there's a lot more to socialization than meeting dogs and people! During the first three months of a puppy's life, they should have as many different positive experiences as possible, including as wide a variety as possible of people and [...]

To Crate or Not to Crate

By Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C, CAP2 designed by Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI It has become a popular notion to crate dogs, especially during adolescence to encourage [...]

The Art & Science of Heeling

The Art & Science of Heeling By Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C, CAP2 Designed by Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI "Heeling is a dance of special connection with my [...]

Health & Safety

Dog Signs of Stress

How many signs of stress can you find in the dog to the left? Stressed dogs give off a variety of sign, but many are easy to miss because they're as small as eye [...]

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The Scoop on Poop

"The Scoop On Scooping Poop" by Courteous Canine Inc. We all understand the common courtesy of picking up our dog's poop in public, but what about in our own backyard - is [...]

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Beware the Giant African Land Snail

Beware the Giant African Land Snail By Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI The Giant African Land Snail is an incredibly dangerous snail invasive to Florida, and it is also irradicated with an equally dangerous bait, [...]

Dog Agility Training

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Conquer the Challenge of Agility

Conquer the Challenge The Human Half of the Agility Team By Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C, CAP2 edited by Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI Agility is about a dog and a human navigating [...]

Is Your Dog Bored?

Is Your Dog Bored? Enrich Your Dog’s Life! By Kimberly Archer, Dog Behavior Technician    Have you ever wondered what a day is like through your dog’s eyes? You may wake up, have breakfast, catch [...]

Agility for Dogs with Issues

This means that for some dogs playing the game of agility around other dogs can make other dogs seem fun also. The same thing can happen if a dog is afraid of people, being around people when doing agility can come to signal fun.

Courteous Canine Articles

Boredom Busters & Brain Games

Do you ever feel like your dog has nothing to do all day aside from their walks, meals, and lounging around? Though routines can be great for dogs, a life with no variety or [...]

Puppy Socialization Essentials

Most people know they should introduce their new puppy to dogs and people while they're still young - but there's a lot more to socialization than meeting dogs and people! During the first three [...]

Dog Signs of Stress

How many signs of stress can you find in the dog to the left? Stressed dogs give off a variety of sign, but many are easy to miss because they're as small as eye [...]

A Promise to Your Dog

Before you embark on your behavior and training journey with us, know that modifying behaviors is a process. There are no quick fixes or immediate solutions. Though they can seem tedious, small steps are [...]

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Canine Good Citizen & Pet Therapy

Therapy dogs, service dogs, and emotional support dogs are all the rage these days - but what does it all mean? And furthermore, what type of training do these dogs require? Each of these [...]

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Dry Land Games

Wanting to work on your dog's dock jumping skills but the weather isn't agreeing with your plans? Or maybe you just want to work on specific skills needed for dock jumping. Either way, [...]

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Pool Tricks for Dogs

You can do more with your dog in the pool than just throwing a toy for them to jump after! There are tons of fun tricks that you can do with your pup to [...]

How to Identify Resource Guarding

Though resource guarding is a perfectly natural impulse for a dog to have, it can also be an incredibly dangerous one. If resource guarding is not appropriately identified then a person, oftentimes a child, can [...]

  • Person walking dog while holding a poop bag with text reading "the scoop on scooping poop"

The Scoop on Poop

"The Scoop On Scooping Poop" by Courteous Canine Inc. We all understand the common courtesy of picking up our dog's poop in public, but what about in our own backyard - is [...]

  • dog weaving through agility weaves

Conquer the Challenge of Agility

Conquer the Challenge The Human Half of the Agility Team By Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C, CAP2 edited by Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI Agility is about a dog and a human navigating [...]

To Crate or Not to Crate

By Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C, CAP2 designed by Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI It has become a popular notion to crate dogs, especially during adolescence to encourage a reinforcement history with people [...]

The Problem With Shock Collars

It isn’t that shock collar training doesn’t work, because it does. The question is at what price? Some extremely skilled trainers may be able to offset some of the problems shock collars can cause. However, [...]

The Art & Science of Heeling

The Art & Science of Heeling By Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C, CAP2 Designed by Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI "Heeling is a dance of special connection with my dog. Some view it as [...]

Why I Kiss My Dogs

Why I Kiss My Dogs What my dogs taught me about finding the joy in life By Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C, CAP2 edited by Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI Stevie Life is [...]