Let’s dive into crate training, a foundational part of dog training that can set your puppy up for success from the very beginning. At Follow the Leader Dog Training School, we emphasize starting crate training early and taking it slow to ensure your dog feels...
Relaxing With Your Dog Through the Holidays I love this time of year. The atmosphere feels a little more relaxed, and I finally have time to enjoy the holidays without the usual hustle and bustle of my everyday routine. One of my favourite things about the season is...
There’s a great game that you can try to strengthen your dog’s heel position and improve their focus during walks. The 1-2-3 Pattern Game is designed to help them stay calmly by your side while making training fun and rewarding. The 1-2-3 Pattern Game Here’s how the...
Dog Training Tips from Follow the Leader: Teaching Your Dog “Leave It” Command I love this command. I had a client who called me about two months ago, letting me know her mother was over for a visit. Mom had knocked over her medication onto the floor. Her dog ran over...
“Watch Me” is one of the first commands I taught my dog Maple when I got her. Maple was a reactive dog that barked and lunged at people. By teaching her to focus on me, it meant that she was not focused on anyone else and limited her amount of reactivity. Teaching...
