Acadia Canine Academy™ Blog

Artist 50 Cent & one our client's pup Urban and city-dwelling dogs face several challenges due to their living environment. Many people...

Separation anxiety in dogs is a common issue where dogs become anxious when they are separated from their owners or left alone. I would...

Environmental socialization consists of the stimulation of the canine’s various senses and neutralization of…

Training can be highly beneficial for reactive dogs, as it can help them better manage their responses to triggers and improve their...

Submissive urination is a behavior observed in some dogs, especially puppies or dogs with timid or anxious temperaments. It usually...

Behaviors like fear, dominance, territoriality, or resource guarding are NOT true aggression, they are behavioral issues related to...

Building trust with a nervous dog requires patience, consistency, and understanding. Depending on the severity of the nervous condition,...

When adopting a dog from an animal shelter, the best statement that addresses the experience is from the movie, Forest Gump.“It’s like a...

Training your dog doesn’t stop after obedience education. Discover four easy and fun commands you can teach your dog to create a stronger

When your dog lacks confidence, they exhibit a few interesting habits. Here, we’ll discuss several submissive dog behaviors you need to know

When you sign your pup up for their first-ever obedience training course, it’s difficult to know what it’ll involve. After all, every...

Training does more than instruct your dog to sit on command. Read on to learn some reasons why dog obedience training is important for both

We all have a few specific expressions we make when we’re happy or upset, and your dog is no different. Since your pet can’t communicate...

Learn the best age to start dog obedience training and the advantages you gain by beginning early.

Dogs tend to act out when something is missing from their daily routine. Read on to learn how to stop behavior problems in dogs and coexist

Dog training isn’t an exact science, but there are a few things you should never do. Discover detrimental training mistakes to avoid here.

The quality of your dog trainer will greatly impact your success during training. These are a few tips for choosing the best dog trainer.

Communication is key for any strong relationship. Learn about some of the basic commands to teach your dog and why they’re crucial to mainta

Sometimes, training your dog requires a change of scenery. Discover why you should consider them for your own pet.