Dogs rely heavily on reading facial expressions and body language to understand their environment. When the pandemic forced people to stay 6 feet apart and wear masks, puppies missed out on crucial social cues. Mature dogs adapted better because they had already learned to read human faces and emotions. Puppies born in late 2020 and beyond faced a confusing world where their human companions seemed scared and distant.

Separation anxiety in dogs can feel like a big mountain to climb, but with love, patience, and the right strategies, you and your furry friend can reach the summit together. Remember, every dog is unique, so keep trying different approaches until you find what works best for your dog.

One of the sweetest things I’ve noticed as a dog handler is how happy dogs are when their owners come to pick them up. You can see the joy in their eyes and the wagging tails. It's the most exciting part of our day, because their favourite person just arrived and it's butt wiggling time! It’s clear the owner is their pack.

The most effective trick I have found is teaching your dog to walk beside you using the "heel" command combined with immediate feedback. This means the moment your dog starts to pull, you stop walking or turn and walk in a different direction, giving the dog zero attention. You only move forward again when the leash is slack, rewarding the dog for calming down with a pet or a treat and encouraging your dog to stay close.

This gives you all the reasons why you should choose Doggy Doolil Daycare for your furry little friend.

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Our classes are conveniently located here in Surrey, just minutes away from the bustling Central City, making it easy for you to attend an evening class after your daily commitments or our Saturday classes during the summer. We are proud to offer a specialized class that caters to puppies and young adult dogs, focusing on creating a smaller, more intimate learning environment.

After getting the daycare up and running in 2005, I started studying everything I could find about dogs, and read a lot of top dog training books by well known authors, but the one that captured most of my attention was Cesar Milan. He understood packs and that was what I needed to learn. His techniques worked every time and all I had to do was use calm energy and a slight touch or sound to get their attention, if they needed it. In the worst case scenarios, I even mastered t