Dogs and Babies – Let’s Talk!
DOGS AND BABIES Today, we know more than ever before about the safest ways to introduce dogs and babies. If you are a new parent or are expecting a newborn, the idea of introducing your fur baby to your human…
Human Animal Bond
We can help you build a great relationship with your animals through training, enrichment and more! Set up a FREE 15 minute consultation with our animal behavior specialists. We will answer your questions and help find the best solution for…
Announcing Our New Logo and Look
We’re excited to announce that we are rebranding with a new logo and color scheme that better reflect our current identity, as we have evolved over our 12 years in business.
Your Cat Is Talking. Are You Listening? 3 Tips for Understanding Your Cat.
At Train with Trust, we are always striving to help folks better understand our animal companions. This quick video of our foster kitten, Morgan, has some great information to help you understand what your cat might be trying to tell…
Grandparents Can Promote Dog & Child Safety Right from the Start
I recently spoke with a grandmother who was lamenting the fact that, due to safety concerns, she always had to lock up her little dog who became nervous whenever her grandbaby was over. Chances are you’ve had similar concerns. Many…
Cat Communication – Listen to the Ears!
Our cats rely very heavily on body language to communicate with each other. Eyes, tails, ears, overall body posture and positions provide an almost continuous, subtle, moment-to-moment conversation. Vocalizations are important, of course, but they often occur in situations that…
Top 4 Ways to Prevent Conflicts between Resting Pets & Cruising Toddlers
When babies first begin walking they often spend a lot of time helping themselves stay upright by holding onto the couch, the chair, or other furniture. This is commonly referred to as “cruising”. Clever, and adorable! Unless you’re a pet…
Toddlers Hugging Dogs – An Important Safety Tip You Need to Know
You don’t have to look very far to find a picture (or many pictures) of a young child hugging a dog. Unfortunately, what most people just can’t help smiling about, fawning over and clicking the “Like” button for is usually,…
Is Your Cat Motivated by Food? Of Course!
If you’re interested in training you understand that motivation is important. Just as with dogs, dolphins and elephants, cats can be motivated for training with food as well as attention, petting and praise. Are they more difficult to motivate than…
How self-awareness will make you a better trainer
When someone asks “what will I need for my animal training lessons” the answer you’d usually expect is something like this: “You’ll need a clicker, a leash, a saddle, a treat pouch…” or some other relevant equipment. Or maybe “You’ll…
