Training Tips & Tricks
Looking for canine training advice? You’ve come to the right place! The AWS Training Team has made a series of videos and blog posts about a variety of training topics. Learn tips to train your dog at home, get ideas on curbing unwanted behaviors, and watch videos on fun “party tricks” you and your dog can use to impress all your friends!

TIP: A Fear-Free Holiday
Amidst the festive cheer, good food, and hustle and bustle that the holiday season brings, your dog might be secretly wishing for a quiet and fear-free holiday at home. Even the most social dog can find a surge of people,…

Treat Retreat for Fearful Dogs
Do you have a fearful or shy dog? Many pups experience fear when introduced to new people, places, or situations, and it can be frustrating for pet parents. No matter how frustrated we get, however, it’s always worse for our…

What are Reindeer Games?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We love the holiday season for its festivities, fun, and good feelings, but there’s another reason as well. We’re talking, of course, about AWS’ annual Reindeer Games! These holiday-themed training classes are…

Shelter Dog Learning
Whether they are ready for adoption or still working on their manners, we make sure that the eligible canines in our care (shelter dogs) get the proper exercise and stimulation by working their body and brain. They are regular visitors…

Hiking With Dogs
When’s the best time to go hiking with dogs? How about now! The weather is cooling down and there’s a crispness in the air. Say goodbye to muggy heat and mosquitos and hello to more opportunities for hiking with your…

Gentle Leader
If you’re a pet parent, odds are you’ve probably heard the term ‘gentle leader’ before. But what exactly is this training tool? How does it differ from other dog leashes or harnesses? Simply put, a gentle leader is an inexpensive…