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Socialization
Jun 24, 2024 ComfortAtHomePetServices TrainingFew things are more exciting than adding a new furry family member to your household! You read the blogs about Preparing Your Home for a New… Read More »
Preparing Your Home for a New Pet
May 28, 2024 ComfortAtHomePetServices TrainingNothing beats the excitement of bringing home a new family member! Adding a new pet to your family is… Read More »
Muzzles, Crates and Harnesses
Jan 18, 2021 Tracey Aston TrainingMuzzles, crates and harnesses are important tools for both your safety and the safety of your pet. These management safety training tools are to be used… Read More »
The Dangers of Choosing the Wrong Dog Trainer
Jul 30, 2020 Tracey Aston TrainingOne of the most overlooked steps in pet care is training. In the past we have written… Read More »
I Took Care of Your Pet Today
Mar 5, 2020 Tracey Aston TrainingI took care of your pet today. I was so excited to meet your pet and get… Read More »
How to Find a Positive Based Trainer
Feb 3, 2020 Tracey Aston TrainingWhether in need of a trainer for a behavioral problem with your pet or just looking to brush… Read More »
Getting a New Pet for the Holidays
Dec 5, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingThe holidays are right around the corner and some families are preparing for a new puppy or kitten… Read More »
Loose Leash Walking
Oct 4, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingOne of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to spend time with your dog is by taking a leisurely walk. Walking provides great exercise… Read More »
How to Litter Train a Cat
Jun 10, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingIt's a common misconception that cats are born litter trained and won't require any extra training. While… Read More »
Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
Feb 28, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingA pet should begin training as soon as they are brought into their new home. Puppies… Read More »
Obedience Training
Feb 25, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingAccording to dictionary.com, obedience is “compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority.” The problem with using the word obedience is that… Read More »
Clicker Training
Feb 18, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingOne of the most popular positive reinforcement training methods is clicker training. Clicker training is often easier than verbal based commands because there is… Read More »
Positive Reinforcement vs Aversive Training
Feb 9, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingThe most important lesson in training is that training is communication. The second most important lesson is dogs communicate much differently than we do.… Read More »
Aversive Training Methods
Feb 7, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingAversive training, or positive punishment, is just what it says - punishment. According to the dictionary it's “behavior conditioning in which noxious stimuli are… Read More »
The Negative Effects of Aversive Training
Feb 5, 2019 Tracey Aston TrainingAversive training methods don't take into account the communication style of dogs and rely on punishing a… Read More »
Aversive Training Tools
Feb 3, 2019 Tracey Aston Training“Make him listen!” “Be the dominant one!” “Show him who's boss!” It's an unfortunate truth that for many decades, this type of training was… Read More »
Collar and Harness Types
Dec 6, 2018 Tracey Aston TrainingSo your pet needs a new collar or harness and you set out to purchase one only to be overwhelmed by the numerous and… Read More »
Cats and Litter boxes
Nov 19, 2018 Tracey Aston Training“Litter box trained.” We've all seen those words and one of the big differences between our pets is cats don't have to be house… Read More »
Choosing a Dog Trainer
Nov 12, 2018 Tracey Aston TrainingOur dogs are born with an innate ability to love and bond with us, but they are not born knowing what we expect of them. We… Read More »
Crates - Why They Are Important
Nov 7, 2018 Tracey Aston TrainingTo crate or not to crate, that is often a question for new pet owners. Crating is an essential training tool, and as with any tool,… Read More »
The Dangers of Retractable Leashes
Oct 29, 2018 Tracey Aston TrainingFew pet products are as heavily debated as retractable leashes. Some will argue these leashes can be used safely with proper knowledge, and while… Read More »
Service Animals, Therapy Animals, Emotional Support Animals, Oh My!
Oct 22, 2018 Tracey Aston TrainingIf you are getting confused by all the different types of working dog categories, you… Read More »
My Dog is Not a Walking Petting Zoo
Oct 1, 2018 Tracey Aston Training“Oh! A puppy! I want to pet it!” You love animals - they're cute, soft, fluffy… Read More »
