Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/dSnXVKXSrto Loose leash walking is not a natural behavior for dogs. It is a behavior we have to train and positively reinforce and practice with them in low-distraction environments before we can expect them to give it to us out in the real world. Transcript: [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Whitney Spence, CPDT-KA Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/KM4j5cw90Fs TRAINING DEMO! This is a simple method for an on leash greeting and introduction between two dogs that are NOT particularly leash reactive. If you are working with reactive dogs or dogs that are less socialized, then you would need to [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Clara Scott, CPDT-KA Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/cKQM2_0hZEM We wanted you to be able to get to know our trainer and DogBoy’s Ambassador of Behavior, Clara Scott, CPDT-KA. She will be taking on the new position of Ambassador of Behavior to facilitate some positive changes in the workplace, [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/WkTDUqQ3lUA DOG TRAINING DEMOS!! This is a short four-part warm up that you can do before loose leash walking, stimulating activities, any training session, and anything at all where you’ll need your dog’s focus and attention. It should only take about five minutes once you have [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Clara Scott, CPDT-KA Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/YQSaj0IO5Hk We have so many stories from all of our wonderful clients and experiences training dogs over the years, we wanted to start sharing some of our most inspiring stories with all of you! Transcript: - Hi, I'm Jen, and I'm the [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Clara Scott, CPDT-KA Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/z_NJhCWzS2w Sometimes you just want to play some fun indoor games with your dog, am I right?? Whether the weather is terrible, it’s been a long day, or you just REALLY need a fun hang session with your pup indoors—these games [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Clara Scott Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/avgkItY8kVs Targeting is asking an animal to go to a certain location, touch a certain part of their body to a target, or it could be a combination of these things. We use targeting is use for all sorts of tasks with dogs [...]
Featuring Courtney Emken & Bart Emken, CPDT-KA Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/w5rTi3d865Q There are several bugs that are bad news for your dog’s health! Many bugs can cause digestive issues, heart issues, heart worms, premature death, and many other health issues. We go over our top 5 that you should stay aware of, and [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Clara Scott Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/ZdqcmUKJiIQ There are several easy ways to turn your dog into a doggy genius. By utilizing your dog’s natural intelligence, enhancing their diet and nutrition, and incorporating certain training and enrichment exercises you can make you dog a smarter and more creative thinker [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Clara Scott Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/tjwKIeI0sN8 There are several factors that influence a dog's total wellness, which includes their health, their exercise level, socialization, mental and sensory stimulation, and more. We explain some important factors to consider to make sure you are maintaining your dog’s overall health and steps [...]
