by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Puppy Training
Wee-wee pads are a good solution for dogs with incontinence problems, but using them as a replacement for proper housebreaking is setting yourself up for a lot of hassle! Don’t miss the opportunity to get your dog into good habits around the house. If you don’t...
by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Puppy Training
If you have a busy work schedule and a lot to take care of at home, it can be tough to make room for training a puppy. Since we have the resources to take our trainees all over MA and NH for sessions, one of our most popular programs is puppy training. We never stick...
by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Puppy Training
Zephyr received puppy training by First Choice Canine in Groveland, MA With spring right around the corner, one thing is certain: people are going to be outdoors with their dogs! For many people, the nice weather that comes with the changing seasons makes the idea of...
by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Off-leash Obedience, Training Tools
While the eCollar (also known as an electronic collar, electric collar, stimulation collar, or shock collar) is a valuable tool in dog training, we cannot stress enough the importance of the proper usage of this device. At the end of the day, they’re just one tool to...
by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Common Questions
A new feature to First Choice Canine’s blog is Common Questions, where we’ll answer some of the questions clients ask about how to train a dog off-leash, how to make your dog behave better and more. Common Question: Why aren’t you giving commands in English? We do...
by First Choice Canine | Oct 17, 2017 | Off-leash Obedience, On-leash Obedience
It seems like there are a lot of dogs out there with no off-leash obedience training. Is it only certain dogs that can learn? If you know how to train a dog in off-leash obedience, you can teach almost any dog. Some dogs might learn faster than others or actually...
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...
