If you’re not all that excited about winter adventures, it can be hard to feel like you and your ready for your big summer adventure goals. The good news is that there are plenty of tricks you can teach your dog in the winter that will prepare your dog for summer hikes.
With record-breaking colds hitting the United States this winter, many of us are left scrambling to exercise energetic dogs. Even if your Siberian Husky loves cold weather, it’s not safe outside for long in negative temps.
One of my favorite things about January is looking forward to planning my adventures with for the coming year. I always try to get outside and do something fun with my border collie Barley a few times per week. Whether we’re trail running, hiking, or just tossing a ball in a new place, we love exploring!
If you ever find yourself island hopping around Southeast Alaska, be sure to plan a stop in the quaint little town located on Mitkof Island called Petersburg. My Wife Marissa and I, and our dog Finn, are constantly looking for adventures nearby.
“We’re dog people, and we know how important it is to establish that connection with your dog.”
In this training lesson, Trek responds to positive reinforcement from Chris and learns to heel. Listen for tips from Chris about how he creates small, but attainable challenges for Trek to improve his learning process.
In week three, Trek learns how to “stay” on a place board as Chris rewards him for his good work. Chris and Trek are building off of last week’s session. Trek is becoming more familiar with a leash while learning to “stay” simultaneously.
Week two of training involves Trek being introduced to a leash for the first time. Watch to find out the method Chris uses to let Trek become familiar with the leash and why you shouldn’t sweat the small stuff when your dog doesn’t cooperate.
When you brought your puppy home for the first time, you fell in love. That little fur ball curled up in your heart and you didn’t have any say in the matter. But with great love comes great responsibility.
In honor of October being National Pet Shelter Month, Terrain D.O.G. would like to share the story of Harley and Graham, two adventure enthusiasts from Victoria, B.C! Check out their sweet story below of how they went from strangers, to sharing an instant, inseparable bond.
Join Trek and Chris for their very first training lesson as Trek is taught how to sit. Chris explains his techniques to motivate and reward Trek for doing a good job.
There’s no question that you have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a collar or harness for your dog. Spend some time picking one out; it’s lots of fun! Just promise me you’ll spend some time measuring your dog for a good fit, too.
