Welcome to the Dog Adventures Northwest DOG BLOG!

Click here for an introduction to our DOG BLOG, in which our head trainer Kerry will tell you what’s up.

Dogs: Definitely Not Robots

Discover the four key components that underlie all dog behavior and learn how we got from thinking of dogs as “automata” to a sentient, fully-actualized species.

Board and Train, Featured

The Power of Relationship-Based Dog Training

Calling all dog guardians! Explore the power of relationship-based dog training to create a bond that lasts a lifetime. Follow these guidelines for a well-behaved and happy pup.

Adolescents

The Dog Guardian’s Guide to Adolescence in Dogs

In this guide to surviving your dog’s adolescence, we’ll let you know what is happening in your gremlin’s brain, equip you with strategies to handle the teenage turmoil, and also maybe just hold you while you cry.

Cats

Top Cat Training Resources for Cat Guardians

Looking to train your cat? Check out these fantastic cat training resources from a trusted dog trainer.

Reactivity

Managing Trigger Stacking is a Piece of Cake

Join Lenny on his journey through the layer cake of his triggers. A must-read for pet guardians with reactive dogs.

Puppies, Socialization

Puppy Vaccines and Socialization

Because early socialization is a crucial component of a puppy’s behavioral health, it’s important to remember that your puppy needs positive exposure to the sights, smells, sounds, and situations of the human world… and that this is as important as their protection from illness. A puppy’s health considerations therefore must include both the physical and the behavioral, as both are vital for dog wellness.

Enrichment

To Dog Park or Not To Dog Park

Outdoor off-leash activity will significantly contribute to your dog’s physical and behavioral health. Read on to learn more about whether or not dog parks are a good fit for your four-legged buddy!

Equipment

What’s the deal with prong collars?

You are desperate for some help, and someone says, “You should try a prong collar!” And you think to yourself… why not just give it a try?

Board and Train

About Board & Trains

Let’s dive in on why Board and Trains are only effective under specific circumstances, why most of the Board and Train programs out there are TOTAL BUNK, and what (less costly!) services will allow you to achieve authentic behavioral improvement in your dog over the long-run.

Learning Theory

How Dogs Make Choices

it’s important for you to understand a bit more about why reinforcing desirable behaviors and managing undesirable behaviors is far more effective than training that uses “balanced training” or “dominance theory.”

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