For those of you who are planning to purchase puppies this season, please give this idea a lot of thought before you make that final decision. Puppies are a lot of work! Ask yourself if you will have the time to devote to this new baby in order to get him housetrained properly. Will you […]
Do you live with a toy dog? Toy dogs are classified as being 20 pounds or less. I have some helpful hints for you if you’re raising a little dog and you want to have a happy and healthy, well adjusted companion pet. First, keep in mind that a little dog views the world much […]
Ages 3 weeks to 12-14 weeks are THE most critical developmental stages of life for puppies – This is the SOCIALIZATION PERIOD. Dogs MUST BE EXPOSED to other dogs from ages 4 to 6 weeks. Dogs MUST BE EXPOSED to people from ages 6 to 12 weeks. Experts used to think we had until the […]
If You’re Aggressive, Your Dog Will Be Too, Says Veterinary Study ScienceDaily (Feb. 18, 2009) – In a new, year-long University of Pennsylvania survey of dog owners who use confrontational or aversive methods to train aggressive pets, veterinary researchers have found that most of these animals will continue to be aggressive unless training techniques are […]
Clicker training is the most positive form of training used with dogs and other animals. It is actually the same method of training used with marine animals, like Dolphins and Killer Whales; however marine animal trainers use a whistle instead of a clicker because that sound travels best under water. Believe it or not, you […]
Testimonials & Photos From My Clients Renee Premaza Phone: 609-280-9338 Email: jerseydogtrainer@gmail.com About 8 months ago we adopted a mixed 35 lb. dog named Lily. We already had a 4 year old Maltipoo, named Penny who we thought needed company. Well, Lily was too big and too energetic for my little Penny. Life with these […]
Welcome to Jersey Dog Trainer Hi, my name is Renee Premaza, and my business is The Jersey Dog Trainer. I’ve been training puppies & dogs in Basic Obedience, as well as doing Behavior Modification training for issues such as housetraining, mild-moderate aggression, fearfulness, separation distress and leash reactivity for the last 19 years. I am […]
Karen Fazio offers many ideas on how to keep your dogs feeling cool and comfy during the hot weather months using the latest products available. Click here to play or download podcast
Renee and Karen discuss what causes this human syndrome where they compare a new dog to their “heart dog” that they lost. Humans tend to expect the new dog to be just as wonderful and “perfect,” and often wind up feeling very disappointed and resentful. The trainers talk about ways to prevent this from happening, […]
Renee and Karen talk about why dogs become fearful. They discuss fear periods that are part of the normal development of all canines. Click here to play or download podcast
