by Niki Tudge | Sep 15, 2022 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
What is Punishment and Why Should We Avoid Using It with Our Pets? Behaviors toward a pet, such as shouting, hitting or withholding a toy or affection, in order to reduce or eradicate an undesirable behavior, can all be considered punishment. How Common Is...
by Niki Tudge | Jun 30, 2022 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
Your Puppy Socialization SOCIALIZATION is the process of introducing a puppy to the world in a way that will help him be confident and unafraid of people, places and things that he will encounter throughout his life. The most critical socialization window occurs...
by Niki Tudge | May 16, 2022 | Join DogSmith
If you are a professional credentialed Dog Trainer, Behavior Consultant or Pet Care Professional looking for effective, easy ways to expand your business or if you are you an industry “newbie” who is passionate about animals, wanting to work for yourself helping...
by Niki Tudge | Feb 16, 2022 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
I can still remember the first time I left a clients house feeling I had saved a dogs life. As I drove slowly away my emotions moved from tears to joy. The owners had become desperate, were stressed, losing sleep and fighting options and decisions they felt they...
by Niki Tudge | Feb 13, 2022 | Niki's Pondering
Is it simple proximity, kids provoke dogs; dogs are frightened of children, etc? In my opinion lots of pet owners have limited knowledge, education or understanding of the canine communication systems. Dogs communicate their frustrations, dislikes or fears in many...
