Welcome to the Treasured Creatures blog!
The blog for dog owners
In this blog, you will find valuable information about dog training and behavior that can help you be a better pet parent or dog care professional.
I’m Sydney Donofrio, Certified Dog Trainer and owner of Treasured Creatures, a dog training company in Cincinnati. I draw from my experiences as a professional, as well as the knowledge I’ve gained studying dog training through CATCH’s Master Course and studying animal behavior at Johns Hopkins University.
Last but not least, this blog owes a lot to my relationship with my dog, Bella. Bella’s antics have given me a lot of laughs over the years and also taught me a lot about dog training and behavior.
In this blog, you will find information on subjects like dog body language and puppy socialization, as well as training guides that show you how to train your dog to accept grooming, how to crate train your dog, and more.
The blog for dog owners
In this blog, you will find valuable information about dog training and behavior that can help you be a better pet parent or dog care professional.
I’m Sydney Donofrio, Certified Dog Trainer and owner of Treasured Creatures, a dog training company in Cincinnati. I draw from my experiences as a professional, as well as the knowledge I’ve gained studying dog training through CATCH’s Master Course and studying animal behavior at Johns Hopkins University.
Last but not least, this blog owes a lot to my relationship with my dog, Bella. Bella’s antics have given me a lot of laughs over the years and also taught me a lot about dog training and behavior.
In this blog, you will find information on subjects like dog body language and puppy socialization, as well as training guides that show you how to train your dog to accept grooming, how to crate train your dog, and more.
New Puppy Supply List
Bringing a new puppy into your home is so exciting! You have a lot of fun ahead of you, but also a lot of work.
Preventing Body Handling Issues
The Importance of Being Able to Handle Your Dog Most people get a dog partially because they want a companion that loves their attention and
The Sniffy Game
One of the joys of dog ownership is simply watching our dogs be dogs. Sniffing out the source of a smell is a very natural
Training Your Dog to Accept Grooming
“Consent behaviors” allow dogs to communicate when they are ready for a grooming procedure to continue. Dogs can be trained to be more comfortable with procedures so that they are willing to give consent.
The Power of Clicker Training
To make training more effective, we can add in a marker (like a clicker) that communicates to the dog the precise moment that she earned the treat.
My Dog Training Methodology
The use of rewards makes training fun for you and your dog. Harsh training methods are unnecessary and can cause unwanted side effects.