In the accompanying video I talk about the importance of socializing your puppy. Although I recommend waiting until your puppy is fully vaccinated before taking him or her to places like dog parks or other places where they might encounter an unvaccinated dog, it is important to start getting your puppy used to as many types of people and situations as possible.
In the accompanying video, I discuss what to consider in selecting a dog. This is a very important topic, because choosing a breed whose needs are compatible with your lifestyle is the key to avoiding a lot of conflicts and unhappiness in the future.
Breed attributes to consider include:
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In this video, I explain all that is included in my eight-week dog-training program, which is paced each week to give you and your dog just enough challenge you, but not discourage you. That way, we are always building on success.
Summer is here, and with it, higher temperatures. The following tips are intended to make sure your dog stays safe and comfortable throughout the long, hot summer.”
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As most of you know, my name is Nathan Woods and, as I explain in the video, I’ve been training dogs since I was 10 years old.
I started by training my family’s miniature poodle, Mindy, to the highest obedience level—Utility. I loved it so much that, over the next 10 years, I taught approximately 3,000 pet owners how to train their dogs. I became the lead instructor at the Richmond Dog Training Center in Virginia and held that position until I left for Santa Barbara.