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02 Nov EPISODE 4: Teaching Your Dog to Heel

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. About Trek: Trek is a rescue pup that was adopted...

26 Oct EPISODE 3: Teaching Your Dog to Stay

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. About Trek:...

19 Oct EPISODE 2: Introducing Your Dog to a Leash

Posted at 18:37h in The Friday Trek Training Series, Training by Terrain D.O.G.

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. About Trek:...

17 Oct Socialization: Raising a Well-Adjusted Dog

Posted at 17:53h in Building Bonds, Training by Terrain D.O.G.

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. I think every dog parent hopes their...

05 Oct Measure Twice, Buy Once

Posted at 13:43h in Building Bonds, Training by Terrain D.O.G.

Stressed about measuring your dog for a collar? Visit our measuring guide! Buckle or quick-release? Mesh or neoprene lining? SALMON OR CORAL? 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...

03 Oct Introducing Trek!

Posted at 17:49h in Adventures, Building Bonds, The Friday Trek Training Series, Training by Terrain D.O.G.

In September of 2018, Chris had a mission. He wanted to rescue a dog, give him a home and train him to become his adventure companion. Chris came across a collie mix and they had an instant connection. He turned to the Terrain D.O.G.® Instagram...

21 Sep 6 Principles to Improve Your Leadership

Posted at 17:23h in Building Bonds, Training by Terrain D.O.G.

Leadership is the first step in developing a bond and trust that lead to a lifelong companion!...

07 Sep Be The Best Leader For Your Dog

Posted at 18:34h in Building Bonds, Training by Terrain D.O.G.

It’s a daily commitment to making him better and helping maximize his potential. It’s spending time with him and doing life with him. ...

01 Sep Get to Know Terrain D.O.G.®

Posted at 08:47h in Adventures, Building Bonds, Training by Terrain D.O.G.

Here at Terrain D.O.G.®, we believe in relationships, adventure and companionship on the highest levels possible. We are dog people; we live our lives everyday with our best friends! We love hiking, kayaking, running, biking and we love bringing our sidekicks along for the ride. We...