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Training notes from Zac.
Straight answers on behavior, puppies, protection work and European working dogs, from a trainer who lives with the work in St. Augustine.
Behavior · 5 min readCan leash pulling lead to aggression?Why a dog that drags you down the street can turn into a dog that lunges at every dog it sees, and how to stop the slide.
Behavior · 4 min read3 things almost every aggressive dog doesOut front on the leash, nose down the whole walk and up on the couch uninvited: the three habits Zac sees in almost every aggressive dog.
Local · 3 min readHow much does dog training cost in St. Augustine?Real prices for in home training, packages, board and train and protection, and how to compare trainers.
Protection · 3 min readHow long does it take to train a protection dog?The honest timeline for a family protection dog, the four phases, and what a finished dog should be able to do.
Working dogs · 5 min readWhy we look to Germany and the Netherlands for working dogsIGP, KNPV and what working line really means, and why it matters for a family protection dog.
Puppies · 3 min readCrate training vs free roam: which is right for your dog?Crate first, freedom earned: how to use a crate the right way and move your dog toward free roam safely.
Puppies · 3 min readTwo puppies from the same litter? What to know about littermate syndromeWhy T3 never sells two puppies from the same litter to one home, the signs of littermate syndrome, and what to do if you already have two.
Ownership · 3 min readAdopting vs buying from a breeder: a trainer's honest takeThe honest pros and cons of rescue dogs and breeder dogs, the red flags to avoid, and when a purpose bred dog matters.
Ownership · 3 min readShould you spay or neuter your dog? What to weigh firstWhat the research says about timing, what neutering will and won't change about behavior, and what to ask your vet.Get started
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