Crimson Hound Training

09/03/2025

Categories of Enrichment: Physical Health

Your dog’s physical health affects his behavior and is of utmost importance. This includes things like:

- regular check ups with your veterinarian;
- monitoring & providing care for medical conditions and pain;
- providing first aid and medical care as needed;
- keeping your dog up to date on vaccinations;
- following your vet’s recommendations regarding health care.

A lot of health care can be taught and administered through cooperative care - a process that involves giving your dog the option to opt out whenever he is uncomfortable. Cooperative Care with Deb Jones is a fantastic Facebook group for working though health and hygiene needs with your dog. If your dog has handling issues, look for a veterinarian that is Fear Free Certified.

Whether you need advice on how to help your fearful dog, have concerns about aggressive behavior, are struggling with puppy issues, or just want to set your dog or puppy up for success, I can help. Contact me today at [email protected] or visit my website at https://www.crimsonhound.com .

09/02/2025

In their book, “Canine Enrichment for the Real World”, Emily Strong and Allie Bender define 11 categories of enrichment:

- Health & Hygiene
- Safety & Security
- Agency (Independence)
- Calming
- Mental Exercise
- Foraging
- Diet & Nutrition
- Social
- Physical Exercise
- Instinctual Needs
- Sensory Stimulation

Whether you need advice on how to help your fearful dog, have concerns about aggressive behavior, are struggling with puppy issues, or just want to set your dog or puppy up for success, I can help. Contact me today at [email protected] or visit my website at https://www.crimsonhound.com .

09/01/2025

“Enrichment isn’t about keeping the dog busy for five minutes, it’s about creating an environment that promotes mental wellbeing.” ~ Shay Kelly

Enrichment is so much more than a food puzzle. This month we will be looking at the categories of enrichment and how each category plays a role in keeping your dog physically, mentally and behaviorally healthy.

Whether you need advice on how to help your fearful dog, have concerns about aggressive behavior, are struggling with puppy issues, or just want to set your dog or puppy up for success, I can help. Contact me today at [email protected] or visit my website at https://www.crimsonhound.com .

09/01/2025

08/31/2025

“Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.” ~ Dean Koontz

Whether you need advice on how to help your fearful dog, have concerns about aggressive behavior, are struggling with puppy issues, or just want to set your dog or puppy up for success, I can help. Contact me today at [email protected] or visit my website at https://www.crimsonhound.com .

08/30/2025

Living with a dog is about connection … not control.

Whether you need advice on how to help your fearful dog, have concerns about aggressive behavior, are struggling with puppy issues, or just want to set your dog or puppy up for success, I can help. Contact me today at [email protected] or visit my website at Crimson Hound Dog Training .

08/29/2025

Control the environment, not the dog.

In many cases, management can be just as effective as training - and a much easier way to prevent unwanted behaviors.

Whether you need advice on how to help your fearful dog, have concerns about aggressive behavior, are struggling with puppy issues, or just want to set your dog or puppy up for success, I can help. Contact me today at [email protected] or visit my website at https://www.crimsonhound.com .

08/28/2025

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08/28/2025

Be patient. It takes time to build a relationship.

Whether you need advice on how to help your fearful dog, have concerns about aggressive behavior, are struggling with puppy issues, or just want to set your dog or puppy up for success, I can help. Contact me today at [email protected] or visit my website at https://www.crimsonhound.com .