jodibeedellMar 254 minHow long will it take my dog to...?How long will it take for our dog to become an “expert” at a particular skill? That’s the million-dollar question many trainers field...
jodibeedellFeb 276 minAdolescent Dog Training: What You Need to KnowAround 5-6 months of age, puppies begin their journey through adolescent development, until they reach approximately 2 years of age give...
jodibeedellFeb 17 minDog Breeders: how to buy responsiblyIt's no secret that Raising Fido advocates for adoption, but we also support the responsible purchase of puppies. Locating an ethical and...
Development GrowMEDec 1, 20216 minIs a Rescue Dog Right for You?Having doubts about adopting a rescue dog? Read on! Have you, or someone you know, thought about adopting a rescue dog before, but then...
jodibeedellOct 30, 20215 minHey Google! Find dog obedience classes near me...I don’t think there are many people who would disagree with the statement that internet search engines have added value to our lives in...
jodibeedellSep 30, 20215 minWhat Age Should You Start Puppy Training?Did you just get a new puppy or are you about to? It’s only natural that you’d want to be prepared to start baby Fido out on the right...
Jodi BeedellJun 23, 20217 minAll About Dog EnrichmentHands up… who has heard of the “buzzword” enrichment when it comes to dogs? Whether you are a new or experienced pet parent you’ve...
Jodi BeedellJun 14, 20214 minYou Have the Power to Prevent One of the Most Common Behavioural Issues In my first blogpost, I talked about the importance of beginning proper and safe socialization training as soon as your puppy comes home....
Jodi BeedellJun 7, 20214 minWhy Good Trainers Don’t Dwell on “Why” For nearly seven months now I’ve been frustrated with daily pain in my left shoulder. I keep wondering if it’s ever going to stop. At my...
Jodi BeedellMay 31, 20213 minThe Secret Sauce of Dog TrainingI was recently watching a video series of a dog trainer working with a fearful German Shepherd Dog who had previously been trained using...
Jodi BeedellMay 24, 20214 minAll About Dog PlayI love watching dogs play. Few things put a bigger smile on my face than seeing dogs being dogs, romping around together. Clients...
Jodi BeedellMay 17, 20214 minI Apologize on Behalf of my ProfessionI will never forget the day that my dog escaped. It was a beautiful sunny day and we were headed to the park. My husband was driving and...
Jodi BeedellMay 10, 20213 minRaising Fido: are your dog's needs being met? The missing piece of the puzzle in behavior change.What is required for a dog to reach their full potential? Full potential being the actualization of the dog we daydreamed about before...
Jodi BeedellMay 3, 20212 minRaising Fido: 4 reasons to practice resource guarding prevention exercises with your puppyLike so many of the interventions we take with puppies, prevention is key when it comes to resource guarding. This is true for a number...
Jodi BeedellApr 26, 20213 minRaising Fido: housetraining with structured alone timeWhat if I said you could have a completely housetrained puppy in just 3 weeks? Sound too good to be true? I promise, it isn't! Want to...
Jodi BeedellApr 19, 20215 minRaising Fido: acquired bite inhibition (ABI)If someone asked you “what is the most dangerous dog,” what would you say? There are a lot of opinions available with a quick google...
Jodi BeedellFeb 15, 20214 minRaising Fido: the benefits of choosing what really matters during puppyhoodIt can feel as if everything to do with training a well-behaved dog must be accomplished at warp speed to make sure your puppy doesn’t...
Jodi BeedellFeb 15, 20215 minRaising Fido: safe & effective socializationAll puppies experience a “sensitive socialization period” in their development. Established by research as a window of time during which...