Dog Training
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 dogs has vastly different legal requirements but they do all need training. That's why we've created our Canine Good Citizen Pet Therapy classes. These classes [...]
Teaching Deaf (and Blind) Dogs to Use Their Mouths Gently
Read the full article By Debbie Bauer HERE Teaching Deaf (and Blind) Dogs to Use Their Mouths Gently is an important topic for anyone living with deaf or blind/deaf dogs. [...]
So Easy to Miscue…
This article takes a closer look at how easily human influence can alter the results of canine scent detection, making it So Easy to Miscue during real-world searches. It explains [...]
How to Teach Your Deaf (and Blind) Dog to Wake Up Gently
Understanding the Goal The article How to Teach Your Deaf (and Blind) Dog to Wake Up Gently explains how to help dogs with hearing or vision loss wake in a [...]
Health & Safety
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!
By Brenna Fender Dental care is an important part of pet ship. Bad breath and stained or loose teeth can have consequences that are far beyond cosmetic. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on [...]
Enjoying the Holidays with your dog
This article is shared with permission from USDAA.com. Holiday festivities are fun for us, but can be both stressful and dangerous to our dogs. Here are few tips to make sure everyone in your family [...]
Tampa Dog Trainer: Dog Travel Safety
Dog Travel Safety is an important concern Tampa Dog Trainer: Dog Travel Safety By Brenna Fender Dog s often travel with their pets to competitions, on vacation, or just about town while on [...]
Dog Agility Training
Courteous Canine Articles
Getting a Second Dog – Helping Your First Dog Say, “Yes”
Introducing a Second Dog to Your Household A great article/post by Sonya Bevan. Introducing a second dog can be exciting, but the process should move at a pace that helps both dogs feel safe and [...]
Teaching an Over-the-Shoulder Dog Trick
Teaching an Over-the-Shoulder Dog Trick Teaching an over-the-shoulder dog trick is a fun way to combine sit, stay, positioning, and eye contact into one adorable behavior. This trick creates the cute effect of you and [...]
Fireworks Time!
Read this great post by eileenanddogs Six Ways to Prepare your dog for Fireworks
Non-Aggressive Behaviors as a Precursor to Outright Aggression
Non-Aggressive Behaviors as a Precursor to Outright Aggression A great article from Pet Professional Guild. It is free to join as a pet if you want to get these blogs and have access to free [...]
Reducing Puppy Mouthing with Gentle, Positive Training
Reducing puppy mouthing takes patience, consistency, and an understanding that using the mouth is a normal part of puppy development. Puppies explore the world with their mouths, but those sharp baby teeth can make play [...]
Avoid a Tragedy – Socialize your Dog!
By Brenna Fender Recently, I watched a dog running through traffic on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Several people were trying to catch the little terrier, who was more terrified of them than of the whizzing [...]
How to Choose a Safe Flying Disc for Your Dog
By Brenna Fender If your dog loves to catch flying discs for exercise or sport, you may have noticed that not all discs are created equal. Some are hard, some are soft, some are chewy, [...]
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
Recall Training for Dogs: Building a Reliable Come When Called
Recall training for dogs is one of the most valuable skills you can teach. A strong response to “come” or “here” can make everyday life easier and may also help protect your dog in an [...]
Traveling Responsibly with Your Pet
Find out what it takes to care for your pets responsibly while they are traveling in your vehicle. By Annie DeChance and Brenna Fender Part of being a responsible pet is making sure your pet [...]
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 [...]
Bootleg Reinforcement
Here is a great blog read and subscribe too! eileenanddogs.com
What Does it Take to Become Responsible Dog Owner?
By Brenna Fender If you are reading this, you probably consider yourself a responsible dog . You feed your dog good food, provide clean water and shelter, and take him for regular veterinary check-ups. You [...]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!
By Brenna Fender Dental care is an important part of pet ship. Bad breath and stained or loose teeth can have consequences that are far beyond cosmetic. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on [...]
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). [...]