The Journey of Training From Puppyhood to Adulthood

The Journey of Training From Puppyhood to Adulthood

Introduction: A Lifelong Commitment Training a dog is not a one-time event but a journey that spans the lifetime of your furry friend. From the playful days of puppyhood to the mature years of adulthood, training evolves to meet the changing needs of your dog. At...
Decoding Dog Behavior: Insights from a Professional Trainer

Decoding Dog Behavior: Insights from a Professional Trainer

The Language of Dogs Every bark, tail wag, and growl is a form of communication. While non-verbal, dogs have a rich language that speaks volumes about their feelings, needs, and perceptions. At Dog’s Best Friend Orlando of Central Florida, the goal is to train...
Choosing Dog Food For Your Pooch

Choosing Dog Food For Your Pooch

These days, everyone has an opinion about what dog food is best. Many of my clients ask me what I recommend they feed their dogs and why. You know what they say about opinions. For what it’s worth, here’s mine.  I have checked a lot of sources, spoken with “experts,”...
Steps to Adopting the Right Dog for Your Family

Steps to Adopting the Right Dog for Your Family

Picking the right dog for you and your family can be a challenging task, but there are a few simple steps to follow that will greatly increase the chance of the perfect match. Surprising a loved one or the family with a dog is a wonderful gesture but a really bad...
The Choke Collar: Tool or Weapon?

The Choke Collar: Tool or Weapon?

Using a choke collar is probably one of the most controversial topics in dog training history. Use of the poorly named “choke chain” or “choke collar” has been debated for years. Most old-school trainers–like me–believe that the proper use of one can be a...