Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Whitney Spence Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/XR6i1p5SFGE You likely wonder about what your dog is thinking all the time, but have you ever wondered what your dog trainer is thinking (about you or your dog)? We've got the answer for you! From our least favorite things clients say about their [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Clara Scott Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/X07fwHy-Vyk Rainy and cold weather doesn’t have to stop you and your dog from having a TON of fun with these enrichment activities. During rainy weather, you can use these activities to work our dogs mentally. Dogs that get more enrichment and mental simulation [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Courtney Emken Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/sTnhjK86a2Y Got an anxious dog? There are lots of different causes for dog anxiety. We walk you through the causes, how to start helping your dog, and how you can begin changing your dog's emotional response to whatever is making them anxious. TRANSCRIPT: - [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Courtney Emken Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/go5TGGNfxTU Bringing your dog to work with you is an awesome idea IF your workplace is "Dog-Friendly", and you are making sure your dog stays "Workplace-Friendly". In order to make taking your dog to work relaxing for you, your dog, and your coworkers—we have [...]
Featuring Courtney Emken & Bart Emken, CPDT-KA Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/bQBBJroros0 Date nights (and days) are always so much fun!! But, what about those times when you want to bring the dog along too? We got you covered! Not only are these date ideas dog-friendly, but they can also be helpful training and [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Courtney Emken Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/Q0iiNQew1SY Summer is hot, especially in TEXAS! Here are some activities to do with your dog when it's too hot to take them for a walk, and things to keep in mind when walking your dog during the hot summer months. This isn't just [...]
Featuring Courtney Emken & Bart Emken, CPDT-KA Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/epGH3MBHkO0 The internet has all sorts of strange things to find when you plumb the depths. We decided to go on a hunt to find some really WEIRD dog laws. Check out some of the ones we found! You can't make this stuff [...]
Featuring Jen Larson, KPA-CTP & Courtney Emken Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/gZUjIXUcC6c "Conflict Appeasement Signals", also known as "Stress Signals" or "Calming Signals", are used by all dogs to avoid conflict. Dogs use these conflict appeasement or stress signals, which are movements or sounds, to avoid conflict with us and with other dogs. Learning to [...]
Featuring Courtney Emken & Bart Emken, CPDT-KA Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/PFjDisXO754 DISCLAIMER: DogBoy's is passionate about a lot of things, and what we feed our dogs is up there at the top. So please be aware that the pet foods listed to be the worst in this vlog are our personal opinions from [...]
Featuring Sarah Alvarado, CPDT-KA & Bart Emken, CPDT-KA Concept by Courtney Emken https://youtu.be/wmixaLW1Odg Once dog owners have gotten through the initial puppy phase, then they end up with an adolescent or teenager dog. And that brings with it a whole new set of challenges. Here's how to deal: Your Adolescent Dog NEEDS Exercise I [...]
