Wolves have been associated with human beings for a very long time and studies show that man first used wolves for food. Their bones were found alongside humans as far back as 400,000 years ago. Not all of them were wild, some were timid and knowing that food would be near human camps, started … Read more
Throughout history, up until now; people have often suggested that powerful relationships are established through play. By analogy, studies have shown that a competitive games can affect dog-human relationships, in a positive way. There was a Rooney and Bradshaw study done on this idea/fact in 2002, let’s look at the study in deeper details: The study … Read more
While doing our training programs in Kansas City, we always get asked questions about dog food and snacks! With the school year right around the corner we thought it was a good time for this article. There are few things cuter than kids and their dogs. Best friends for life and inseparable, kids share everything … Read more
“My dog is pretty good at basic obedience” is something we hear daily at our dog training business in Kansas City. As noted on our website, we have our “Basic Obedience Package” which covers your main six commands: come, sit, down, place, off, and heel. People see this on a daily basis and they contact us … Read more
According to the ASPCA, many dogs in the U.S. show signs of periodontal disease by the time they are four years of age. There are some obvious signs that there are dental problems. These include bad breath, staining, tartar buildup and excessive drooling. Today, there are products that are intended to fight the onset of … Read more
Traveling With Your Dog Traveling is already a stressful endeavor. Traveling with a dog becomes even more stressful. If you aren’t well prepared, traveling with a dog can become dangerous. Designating and securing a spot for the dog in the back of the car is a must. Leaving a dog loose is a first worst … Read more
On a daily basis at our dog training in Kansas City, I tell people, “My first piece of expert advice is to go home, throw away this retractable leash, and buy a standard 4′-6′ leash.” Why Are Retractable Leashes Bad For Working With Your Dog? As I have probably said over a thousand times, “I … Read more
Here at Off Leash K9 Training Kansas City I’ve been getting asked a lot recently “Is my dog too old to benefit from your dog training?” The old saying of “You can’t teach old dogs new tricks” is in fact FALSE. This saying is so old that its’ exact origins can’t be traced. However, one … Read more
A common question we get at our dog training in Kansas City is, “How Can I Stop My Dog From Chewing Everything?” The first thing I have to get you to realize is that your puppy is not doing this out of malice intent. I hear all of the time, “I cannot believe he chewed … Read more
On a daily basis at our dog training in Kansas City, we are talking to people about reading their dog’s body language to better help predict their dog’s behavior and make them understand their dog better. There is a big misconception with people that a wagging tail means a happy dog, that can be true … Read more
