Dog Puppy Behavior Training Help

Teach your Dog Inside Voice – Capture Dog’s Natural Behavior and Place it on Cue

One of the neat things about using an instant reward marker is how you can capture a natural behavior and then teach your dog to do it on cue. Here’s a recent email exchange with my client, Elizabeth, who has a 4-5 month old large mix breed dog, Big Mac. BETH’S EMAIL: Well, I taught him….Inside voice….and he acts like he is going to bark but doesn’t make a sound……Now he...

Challenges of Raising Puppy Litter Mates

Anyone of the millions of dog owners knows . . .it’s easy to fall in love with puppies! How many of you went to “look” at a litter of puppies, only to arrive home with a new canine addition? These guys pull at our hearts! An even stronger heart tug is when only two puppies are left. Many people make split second decisions to adopt both puppies. People are thinking,”heck, it’s not much more...

**iPhone 3Gs Video ** Part 2: Teach your Dog to Walk on Human, Motorized Treadmill

Remember Duchess?  that cute dog who was afraid to step onto the treadmill? Follow this link for Part 1, the initial story. Success! Click the links below to watch 2 different videos of Duchess walking on the motorized treadmill. Duchess dog walking on treadmill at You Tube. Duchess dog walking on treadmill. Alan J Turner How’s Bentley Dog Training – Memphis TN Tweet This Post

New Year Resolution for Your Dog

Take 2, 20 Minute Walks each day. In addition to the obvious exercise benefits for you and your dog, walks build relationships. Many people avoid walks because their dogs pull. Teaching a dog to walk nicely is easy – if you have the right tools! Visit My Dog Pulls for tips and equipment. The Canny Collar is a wonderful easy-to-use head collar. If your dog can’t wear a head collar, consider...

Should I Get Another Dog / Puppy?

Here’s the deal. Your 7 month old Labrador Retriever is driving you nuts. Walter has so much energy, you can’t seem to wear him out. You take him on 2, 30 minute walks every day, one in the morning and one when you get home from work. He is crated during the day, because Walter would “remodel” your house otherwise. Every evening, you play fetch for at least an hour. You want...

2010 Group Services Calendar & Enrollment Forms- How’s Bentley Memphis TN

HOW’S BENTLEY 2010 GROUP DOG OBEDIENCE 2010 Beginner Mini -Course SCHEDULE 3 Sessions, $90 – Submit a $30 non-refundable deposit and completed form to hold your spot. Beginner Group Mini Course is a great way to learn how to communicate to your pup and how to get your dog to want to perform for you! Wondering what we do in the mini course? CLICK HERE for GROUP MINI COURSE SYLLABUS with detailed...

How’s Bentley Enrollment Forms – Group and Private Dog Training Services

Click Here for Group Mini Course Schedule, Details and Enrollment Forms: Click Here for Private Services Enrollment Form How’s Bentley – Memphis TN Tweet This Post

How’s Bentley Group Dog Obedience: Mini Course Syllabus – Beginner Course

How’s Bentley Mini Course Syllabus – Beginner Course For all friendly, vaccinated, puppies and dogs 16 weeks or older COURSE FEE & LENGTH – $90,  3 weekly sessions, 60 minutes each Click here to visit the forms page: MINI COURSE ENROLLMENT FORM DOGS - 3 -5  dogs per class – all friendly, vaccinated puppies and dogs over 16 weeks may attend. PEOPLE – Adults 18 and...

iPhone 3Gs Video ** Ace Doberman Shadow Dance

I visited Ace the AKC registered, Doberman puppy today in Collierville TN.  Ace already knows: “Look”, “Two Finger Target Here”, and “Sit for Folded Arms”. Today we practiced “Leave-It (it’s impossible), and “Stay”. This young rascal is quite the turbo! Click the  link below to see Ace the AKC registered Doberman puppy doing his shadow...

Memphis Animal Shelter – Death Camp for Dogs and Cats is Raided by Shelby County Sheriff Department

As recently as October 27, 2009, the conditions at the city operated, Memphis Animal Shelter, would shock animal lovers and haters alike. Animals starved to death, at the hands of employees, at the Memphis Animal Shelter. The dead animals lay in their cages. Other animals were sick and neglected. Deputies of the Shelby County TN Sheriff Department raided the shelter last week, in response to complaints...

Horseshoe Lake Arkansas – Home of Ziggy the Amazing Goldendoodle

Ziggie is one cool Goldendoodle! He’s riding Horseshoe Lake with a hot westie (West Highland White Terrier), Sophie! Say, did you know there were multiple New Madrid earthquakes in 1811 and 1812? The oxbow lake, Horseshoe Lake in Crittenden county Arkansas, was formed during the New Madrid earthquakes in 1811 and 1812. Reelfoot Lake, located in Tennessee is another oxbow lake formed during the...

Mini Goldendoodle Puppy Training Plan

Living with an untrained dog can be exhausting, for years . . . and years. We often develop elaborate plans for ourselves and our families that include life stages, education, careers, finances, property, vacations, remodeling, and one-time events. The key to planning any event is to understand your goals and expectations. Raising a mini goldendoodle puppy (or any puppy) is a chore! People who have...