Kids are back in school

The kids are back in school so this is a GREAT time to start spending more time with your dog.  Everyday after dropping the kids off, work on teaching  your dog some new tricks or commands, you can do it during your daily walk.  Sometimes, the dog takes second position next to the kids and their training goes down hill.  Spend a few minutes each day mentally stimulating your dog with some new commands or brush up on the ones that they already know.   For example, instead of just feeding them breakfast–make them wait for it in a stay command and then when you release them–they get rewarded with their food.  Another example, you can take what they already do and turn it into a trick. If your dog likes to lay on his back–teach him how to roll over for a treat!! The more mental stimulation that you can give them–the calmer and happier that they will become!!

Jenn taught Bear to give hugs!