Using treats at Fiona’s current age (4 months) is a good thing. Always say “crate” as she enters. This command will imprint on her and when you start your formal obedience with her she will learn the concept of doing as you tell her to do simply because you tell her to do it. Treat training is a gentle and positive way to get a puppy started on a good behavior.

As you can see here, Poodles learn very quickly. Anja thinks she knows it all. Dallas is so happy to be learning as well.

Logan and his little dachshund friend are getting ready for the Junior-Handling ring when Logan is old enough.

Participating in group activities with your dog is good socialization for both your dog and you.

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“Hey Jacki -

“I needed to get a quick email out to you to tell you that Ringo is doing wonderfully!  I feel like he loved us so much and we loved him so much right from the moment we met him.  He’s done so well sleeping all night in his crate in Phoebe’s room (she gets up and takes him out at 6:30-7:00 when they both get up).  Outside of a couple little whines the second night (for 30 seconds), he’s never made a peep at night.  With some trainer help, he adjusted to all the crazy sounds of daytime walking in the city within a couple days.  He is a joy out on 24th Street (cute shopping street by us) and loves all dogs and people.  He sits at every corner before we cross streets.  He’s getting used to all the people who come and go from our home and the electricians and handyman and gardeners all give him treats and sweet talk.  He’s learned where to go potty and heals when I walk him around the yard — and we play after he goes potty in the designated are.  He DOES know how to fetch — and drop the ball and then sit.  Of course, he gets excited some times and we are teaching “settle.”  We know not to play fetch very hard and only for 5 minutes or so (the vet reminded us of this), so that he does not over-do his bones.  But he’s a genius!  He is amazing with all dogs and all children.  And he’s getting over some caution about who’s coming thru the front door and starting to get the stairs of a Victorian home (but we’re going slowly as I’m very caution of stairs).

“Jacki – he looks at me like he’s a human.  I can’t explain it — but he’s changed my life!  so many hugs and thanks!…sara

“PS – he loves loves getting brushed and snuggling and enjoys going daily to a play/training group.  The kids and Andy are equally in love!

“PPS – our trainer says he was so amazingly well-bred and learns so quickly — he’s resilient, happy, athletic, loving and huggy and so so smart!  He’ll stop and seem like he’s posing like a show dog!  You picked the best puppy in the world for us!  Thank you so much!”

Would you like to learn a very simple, yet powerful way to train your puppy or dog? Many times, the main issue has to do with an alpha dog. Often times, basic training and even grooming habits are nearly impossible because of a dog who thinks he or she is the ruler of the roost. Watch this video and learn this simple technique…The Cuddle!

This brand new video is available for about 5 bucks at poodle-groomer.com. Check it out and may your Poodle never be the same (when it comes to bad manners).

We love our “little” Mia. She brings so many smiles to our faces each day.

Shi is also doing very well in school.  She especially loves all of the agility activities.