Dog Training

The Problem with Shock Collars

The Problem with Shock Collars Download The Problem With Shock Collars as a PDF SHOCK COLLAR MALFUNCTION The first potential problem is that the unit itself may malfunction. Malfunctioning shock collars can cause electrical burns, creating holes in the affected dog’s neck and causing serious physical and emotional damage. To prevent this from happening never leave a shock collar on [...]

Cognitive Dog Training

Another forward thinking blog by Pam Hogle. I first started teaching about what I called cognitive dog training several years ago. I didn’t invent it; I simply named what a [...]

There are no short cuts

A wonderful blog on training short cuts written by one of the masters: Kay Laurence. When we are working with an animal our own needs can direct our choices and [...]

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Courteous Canine Articles

Murphy the Hero Dog

A great article by Beth Napolitano Dogs have an intense ability to smell. Around 60 per cent of a dog's brain is dedicated to being able to identify, sort and locate smells. All dogs have [...]

Small Dog Daycare!

Courteous Canine, Inc. now offers  SMALL Dog Day Care! One day a week is dedicated to our small furry family members. Enroll your little one today! Spots are filling! Call 813-949-1465 or email Info@CourteousCanine.com

North America Diving Dogs Dock Jumping Competition

Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 2015 Schedule Both Days Field Opens         8:00 a.m. Splash 1                9:00 a.m. Splash 2              11:00 a.m. Splash 3                1:00 p.m. EV                          3:00 p.m. Pre-registration is $15 for each [...]

Bait Dog to Pet Dog

by Catherine Clark He is tall, dark and handsome. His name is Jacob. And he is 5 ½ year old black Labrador retriever. Jacob was my fourth foster through Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida (LRRoF). [...]