The “Come!” command is one of the very most important things we can teach our dog. A reliable recall is imperative to get them quickly to safety, to recover them if they happen to get out the door, and to proactively remove them from a situation at the dog park that might evolve into trouble…. Read more »
Posts Categorized: training
Drop It!
Note: this is an article in a recent series of puppy training articles – see the bottom of this page for links! We know many people during Covid may lack a lot of options when it comes to puppy classes. They do exist in Portland, but these days they are often filled up too quickly,… Read more »
Fun Video of Canine Freestyle Dancing
Fun video of dog and handler dancing Freestyle is a fun dog sport where human and dog perform complex routines together to music. Although I can’t help thinking Freestyle is a tad goofy with its costumes and routines, I am also in awe of how much you can accomplish with positive training, and I think… Read more »
Do I Always Have To Use Treats?
(Foundational Thinking For Creating Good Behavior In Dogs Part Three) A lot of people worry about training with treats. * Do I have to keep giving them treats for everything for the rest of their lives? * Aren’t I bribing them? * I want them to do things because they want to please me. *… Read more »
Raising a Puppy (or Any New Dog) In The World of Covid 19
Tips on Avoiding Separation Anxiety, Handling, Soft Mouths, and Socialization During Covid Hello new dogs! We’ve seen a surprising number of customers with brand new puppies in the store these past few weeks! There are also reports of shelters getting cleaned out of both cats and dogs around the country – yay! But Why? I… Read more »
To Treat Or Not To Treat?
Foundational Thinking For Creating Good Behavior In Dogs Part 2 : Choose Your Methods of Training Carefully, Especially with Reactive/Fearful Dogs. By Christine Mallar, Co-owner, Green Dog Pet Supply. Christine has 30 years of positive reinforcement training experience with dogs, cats and captive exotic animals. There is still a big disconnect in the world of… Read more »
What do they Want? How should they get it?
Foundational Thinking For Creating Good Behavior in puppies (and kittens!) Part One Often we hapless humans try our best to tell our puppies (and kittens) what we want them to do or especially not do, yet the bad behaviors increase and we struggle to get them to be what we wish they would be, especially… Read more »
Why we Discontinued the Sale of Retractable Leashes
When I was a trainer teaching classes I quickly banned these leashes from class time, as dogs can suddenly dash into the space of another dog that might have social issues. This has continued to plague us at the store, as many dogs are reactive on leash or simply overexcited by other dogs. Some dogs… Read more »
Tips for New Puppy Owners
By Green Dog Pet Supply (This was written as a handout for customers, and we thought it might be useful to others as a blog post. If you share it, please give credit to Green Dog Pet Supply. Thank you) Congratulations on your new puppy! What a fun time you’ll have! We very much want… Read more »
Dental Health for Dogs and Cats
By Green Dog Pet Supply February is Dental Health Month, so it seems a good time to address the health and maintenance of your pet’s mouth. Dental health is so important to the health of your pets, and if you’re doing a good job maintaining healthy teeth and gums, your pet’s life could be extended…. Read more »