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Shaping Basics

In dog training, the best way to describe shaping is to say that it’s a teaching method that utilizes 100% positive reinforcement to get a dog to perform increasingly complex behaviors.  In other words, owners start small to build something big.  Dogs...

New Year’s Resolution 2015: No Dog Bites

No one asks Santa for dog bites or resolves to get one in the new year. During the holidays, nothing can top the feeling of being surrounded by family and friends, enjoying delicious homemade food, and watching children play with their new treasures.  Undoubtedly,...

Give Your New Puppy the Gift of Confidence

If, through careful consideration, you decided to bring a new puppy into your home and family this holiday season, congratulations!  The holidays provide unparalleled opportunities to introduce your new pet not only to the sights, smells, and sounds of your home, but...

Halloween 2014

At Lucid, we always want to promote doing what’s best for dogs, and we have some helpful tips to use this Halloween. 1. Your kids understand what it means not to eat all of their candy at once… your dog will never get this concept. Chocolate and sugar should never be...