Springtime Dog Care: Preparing Your Pup for the New Season
Springtime Dog Care: Preparing Your Pup for the New Season As winter finally ends and spring emerges, it’s time to embrace the longer days, warmer temperatures, and all the outdoor adventures that come with the season. For dog owners, spring also means taking a few extra steps to ensure your dog is happy, healthy, and […]
How Your Dog’s Diet Affects Their Behavior
How Your Dog’s Diet Affects Their Behavior When it comes to shaping your dog’s behavior, training and exercise are crucial, but one factor that often goes overlooked is diet. What your dog eats directly impacts their energy levels, mood, and ability to learn. Just like in humans, poor nutrition can lead to hyperactivity, anxiety, and […]
What to Do If an Off-Leash Dog Approaches You and Your Dog
What to Do If an Off-Leash Dog Approaches You and Your Dog Few situations are as nerve-wracking as walking your dog on-leash only to spot an unfamiliar, off-leash dog heading your way. Whether the other dog looks friendly or not, it’s crucial to stay calm, prepared, and informed. At Trident Dog Training, we see this […]
Are You Providing the Best Care for Your Dog? A Checklist for Responsible Owners
Are You Providing the Best Care for Your Dog? A Checklist for Responsible Owners Being a responsible dog owner goes beyond simply feeding your dog and taking them to the vet when they’re sick. It’s about making sure they have a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. Regularly assessing the care you’re providing can help ensure […]
Where am I going wrong?” – Reasons why your dog training isn’t progressing
“Where am I going wrong?” – Reasons why your dog training isn’t progressing We all know that a well-trained dog is a happy dog – which also makes a happy owner. However, dog training can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time dog owner and unsure where you’re going wrong. To help you navigate […]
“Drop It!”: How to Deal with Resource Guarding
“Drop It!”: How to Deal with Resource Guarding Your dog finds something new. It might be a toy, a bone, or, more importantly, something valuable to you. When you approach, they suddenly go rigid, give you a warning stare, and growl—possibly baring their teeth. What’s causing this sudden behavior? This is resource guarding. Resource guarding […]
Welcoming a New Puppy: Tips from Trident Dog Training
Welcoming a New Puppy: Tips from Trident Dog Training Congratulations on your new puppy! Bringing a puppy home is an exciting milestone, but it’s not all belly rubs and playtime. Puppies come with their share of challenges. Training, feeding, and puppy-proofing your home are just the beginning. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, we can help you […]