by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | dog behaviors, Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips
We all need a little encouragement here and there, including our dogs. Using treats to congratulate a dog on their good behavior or a task well done is a proven way to encourage that good behavior to continue. Yet we don’t want that to be the only tool in that...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | dog behaviors, Training Tips
We all know the saying: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But yes… yes, you can. And furthermore, you should. Training your older dog is important for a lot of reasons, but let me emphasize: training your dog at all phases of life is equally as...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | dog behaviors, Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips
New dog owners can sometimes resist crate training, thinking it’s a bit cruel, locking their dog up at night or when they’re not at home. Or they want the dog with them all the time and see no need. But crate training is a good idea, whether you think you...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips
For many, one of the great joys of having a dog in your life is their, well, portability. They not only are easy to take everywhere (for the most part and we know not all dogs are the same) but they also tend to love being included in all the activities from the...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips
We love them and they bring so much to our lives, from companionship to working and more. They also can be quite costly on a day to day, year to year basis. And there’s nothing wrong with looking for some ways to save a few dollars here and there. So we’re...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | Training Tips
Sundance’s approach to training has been developed over decades of experience and study. We have a combined experience of over 30 years of training countless dogs. We have worked with field dogs and show lines from North America, Ireland, and Great Britain;...
