Puppy Commands: The First 10 to Work On
Most owners start with too many words and not enough repetitions. Ten commands practiced badly is worse than three practiced well. So here is the list I actually use, in the order I build it, and what each word is really for. Start with three For the first week, work on three things only: your […]
How to Stop a Puppy From Chewing Everything
Every puppy chews. The ones who chew your couch are not bad dogs. They just have a mouth, a lot of energy, and nothing better to do with either one. The fix is not scolding. Control what your pup can reach, give the chewing somewhere to go, and make trading with you a good deal. […]
How Long Does It Take to Train a Puppy? The Honest Answer
Most owners want one number. Here is the honest answer. A lot of puppy training goes faster than you have been told. One part of it takes most of the first year. The short answer If you bring home an 8 week old pup and start right away, this is what we see in our […]
Your 12 Week Old Puppy: Training Goals and What’s Normal
Twelve weeks is a turning point. Your puppy is past the wobbly newborn stage and starting to act like a small dog with opinions. This is the age where good habits stick fast, and bad ones do too. Here is what I expect from a 12 week old pup, and what to work on this […]
A Day in the Life of a Dog Care Specialist at Train Walk Poop
A Day in the Life of a Dog Care Specialist at Train Walk Poop Wondering what the job is really like? Here is an honest look at a day as a Dog Care Specialist (Kennel Tech) at Train Walk Poop in South Salt Lake. Time with the dogs (about 60%) Safely handle dogs of different […]
How We Train Dogs at Train Walk Poop (and Why)
How We Train Dogs at Train Walk Poop (and Why) Train Walk Poop has been training dogs since 2007. We have worked with thousands of dogs. Here is how we do it, and how you would learn it. Play and trust come first A dog who feels safe is a dog who can learn. We […]
How We Help Foster and Shelter Dogs at Train Walk Poop
How We Help Foster and Shelter Dogs at Train Walk Poop At Train Walk Poop, we help all of our paying customers. We also help dogs in need. Dogs have given us so much. This is one way we give back. How it works Local shelters and foster groups send us dogs that need a […]
How to Become a Certified Trainer at Train Walk Poop
How to Become a Certified Trainer at Train Walk Poop You do not need to be a dog trainer to work at a dog training company. At Train Walk Poop, most of our trainers started as kennel techs. They learned on the job, got coached by our team, and earned certifications along the way. Step […]
How You Grow at Train Walk Poop
How You Grow at Train Walk Poop A good job should feel like it is going somewhere. Here is how the path works at Train Walk Poop. The kennel tech path Day 1: You start as a Junior Kennel Tech. About 2 weeks in: You become a full member of the play group team, and […]
What Our Team Says About Working at Train Walk Poop
What Our Team Says About Working at Train Walk Poop You do not have to take our word for it. Below are real reviews from our team on Indeed. We copied them word for word, typos and all. We also included the tough ones, because this job is not for everyone. Growth and learning The […]
