by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Puppy Training
It’s possible to set your new puppy up to fail without ever knowing it. Scene 1: You carry your beautiful puppy over the threshold into his loving new home. For the first time in recent memory, your family members put down their phones, notebooks and tablets and...
by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Off-leash Obedience, On-leash Obedience
We couldn’t have asked for more in 2012! It’s been a busy year, and we spent our time doing tons of training and a lot of driving for evaluations. From The New England Pet Expo to this fall’s German Shepherd Rescue event, it was a pleasure to meet...
by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Off-leash Obedience
If you’re someone who doesn’t plan on taking their dog around town off leash, you may not have given much thought to off-leash training for your dog. After all, Massachusetts leash laws and other restrictions can make the idea of taking your dog off leash...
by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Dog Supplies
The holiday season is upon us! Today we’re going to spotlight a few of our favorite products. These are products that we find to be good quality, durable doggie favorites. There are thousands of toys and treats out there for your dog, and like everything in...
by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Training Tools
Clicker training is a popular form of obedience training, and with good reason. If you haven’t seen clickers before, they are lightweight, plastic gadgets that can fit on your key ring. In the center is a button that presses a thin steel plate. This creates a crisp,...
