Tucson, AZ | Sharing what we've learned about training to become a certified therapy dog team, managing atypical Addison’s Disease, and raising happier and healthier dogs.
The American Kennel Club is not just for purebreds. Their Canine Partners program allows any mixed-breed dog to join the AKC to compete for titles in Agility, Obedience, Rally, and Tracking and Coursing Ability.
If you're not sure how to register your dog online for AKC Canine Partners, follow these ten step-by-step instructions to success.
Read MoreWhen you’re taking the Canine Good Citizen Test, your dog must wear an approved collar or harness, and leash. Using other supplies that you’re familiar with will help make you and your dog more comfortable on test day. Other helpful supplies make practicing for test day out in the real world much easier for you, and more motivating for your dog.
Read MoreBefore paying for a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Class, take some time to consider if you and your dog are ready for this next level of dog training. These four questions guide you with your decision on whether or not a CGC Class is your next dog training step.
Read MoreIf you're training your dog to be a therapy dog, you may be feeling overwhelmed at the number of skills you and your dog must master.
Visiting a variety of places is important. Each destination holds new sniffs and distractions for your dog. If you want to gauge whether or not your dog will respond on cue, then exploring a variety of settings is a valuable use of your time.
This practice will also offer you different opportunities to work on distinct skills to help your dog become a certified therapy dog.
Read MoreI read this official training publication of the American Kennel Club over several months. While you could easily read this book in a weekend, you could also opt to read a chapter here and there. Since the chapters are organized by each of the ten tasks a dog must demonstrate to earn the title Canine Good Citizen, you could also read these chapters in any order.
Read MoreMcSquare Doodles chronicles how we're training to become a certified therapy dog team with both our Labradoodles in Tucson, Arizona. We share what we've learned about dog-friendly places to visit, and tips for raising happier and healthier dogs. Join us on our journey.
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