By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP, VSA-DT "Something is wrong with my dog." "He keeps kicking his legs out and seems to lose control of them." "It is like he has some weird sensation going through his body." "He keeps looking at, sniffing and nibbling on...
Puppies
Creating Reward Events- Using Play with Food & Toy Rewards in Training
Revised 11/23/22 By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP, VSA-DT Over the past couple of years my Kelpie, Journey, has really taught me the importance of play and the use of playing with toys and/or food as a reward. At first it was a bit of a struggle for me to...
Top Skills to Teach A Puppy!
Getting a puppy is a fun and exciting time. Everyone wants a well-trained, friendly and obedient dog. But, not everyone has a plan to set their puppy up for success. In order to have a well-trained puppy, you should have goals and a training plan in place to help you...
Beast Teeth! Puppy Mouthing & Biting Tips
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, CBATI, VSPDT, VSA-DT Revised 11/28/20 Ouch, my puppy is a beast! Ok, so maybe your puppy isn’t a beast, but your puppy is probably mouthing and biting you and your family. It is probably driving you crazy! The first thing to know is...
Dog Bite Prevention Tips In Your Home
By: Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, VSPDT, CBATI Recently, I have had an increased number of calls about dog bites towards dog owners and household family members. I see this as a result of quarantine due to Covid-19. You might be wondering why the quarantine has...
Keeping Your Dog Safe On Walks
By: Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, VSPDT, CBATI The other day while I was walking my puppy, a neighbor’s dog got out of his yard and bit another neighbor’s dog that was on a walk. The owner quickly reacted and picked her small dog up to try and keep her safe. The...
Online Virtual Dog Training & Behavior Sessions- Can It Help My Dog?
By: Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, VSPDT, CBATI With the Covid-19 pandemic, dog trainers and behavior consultants have taken to online virtual sessions to provide support for their clients. This blog is meant to help dog owners learn: About Online Virtual...
How To Safely Play Tug With Your Dog
Revised on 12/29/22 By: Anthony De Marinis, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP & Debbie Torraca, DPT, MSPT, CCRP, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Emeritus Is it okay to play tug? As dog professionals, we are constantly asked...
Anthony’s Top 10 Things To Do With Your Puppy
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, CBATI, VSPDT This weekend I took my puppy Journey hiking off-leash in Connecticut. I was amazed at how many people had their puppies there. It was so great seeing 8-week old and 12-week old puppies on the trail. This is a great...
Dog Training Tips For Success
If there is one thing that I would suggest my clients read before working with us, it would be this blog. It briefly covers a broad range of topics that will help you and your dog(s) be successful. Regardless of whether you are a puppy owner or you have a dog with...
Reasons For Investing In Puppy Training Early On
Congratulations, you got a puppy! Now what? Puppies Need To Start Training ASAP You might be thinking that your puppy will already know how to go to the bathroom outside or at least on a weewee pad. Maybe you expect your puppy to know how to be social and...
When should you start training your puppy?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is “When should I start training my puppy?” My answer is always…you guessed it! NOW!!!! When I say now I mean ASAP. Right now. Regardless of whether you are working with a professional or just training on your own,...