How do I stop my male dog from bothering my female dog?
To maximize their chance of becoming pregnant, several biological and behavioral changes occur due to the hormonal changes. The changes that occur during proestrus and estrus will have an impact on the male dogs nearby, which can make them act a bit bonkers. If you have a male and female...Read More
Should I stop my dog when he humps?
Never punish your dog for humping – it’s a normal and natural behaviour for them, so they won’t understand why you’re telling them off. If it doesn’t happen often and doesn’t bother you, it may not need addressing. However, if it’s happening regularly, or becoming a problem, you might need...Read More
Should I stop my dog from hump stuffed animals?
If it doesn’t happen often and doesn’t bother you, it may not need addressing. Never punish your dog for humping – it’s a normal and natural behaviour for them, so they won’t understand why you’re telling them off. However, if it’s happening regularly, or becoming a problem, you might need...Read More
How do I stop my male dog from trying to mate?
The first and foremost preventive measure is to have your dog spayed or neutered. This is a simple procedure your veterinarian can perform in their office. If you choose not to spay your female dog, you should keep her away from other dogs you may find at pet stores or...Read More
Why do my two male dogs keep mounting each other?
Humping is a totally natural and instinctive behaviour for both male and female dogs. Some of the most common triggers include: Sexual – it’s perfectly normal for unneutered dogs to want to hump due to their hormones. Some hump other dogs, some hump people, and others hump their toys and...Read More
What would you consider a red flag in a trainer?
No certification is a serious indicator of a lack of seriousness and dedication on their part. They lack motivation, you want a Personal Trainer who will be there for you to help you improve your routine during every single session, and not just leave you with a sheet of exercises...Read More
How much notice should you give a personal trainer?
To cancel a personal training session, please contact your gym or personal trainer. You must provide at least 24 hours’ notice or you may lose that session without a refund. Cancelling or missing a session requires you to contact your gym or personal trainer. You must provide at least 24...Read More
What is a trainer consultation?
A coach needs to extract enough information to truly understand the client and what they are seeking to gain from their fitness journey. The consultation is an opportunity for a coach to get to know the client better and figure out their values and beliefs. The initial fitness consultation can...Read More
What should a trainer not do?
A personal trainer should never use exercises or techniques that are unsafe or not appropriate for the client's fitness level or goals. This includes exercises that are beyond the client's current abilities or that have a high risk of injury. Personal trainers should never push clients to the point of...Read More
How to tell if a personal trainer is good?
If you decide to purchase personal training, that means you’re going to be spending a good chunk of your time with a fitness professional. You develop a relationship and trust with this person. A trainer becomes a friend or even apart of your family. You should feel that a personal...Read More
Is seeing a personal trainer once a week enough?
Once a week is perfect for many reasons. Once a week will go a long way to keeping you healthy. Training once a week, will increase strength and improve cardiovascular fitness. Couple the above with improved sleep, mood and less risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. If you train...Read More
How do you know if a personal trainer is good?
Your trainer never looks at their phone during a session. Any coach that texts, browses the web, or takes calls (unless it’s an emergency) while working with you is not worth your time. Their attention should be placed squarely upon you during every rep of every set, just as a...Read More
What should you not say to a personal trainer?
Don't lie to your trainer and tell her you like something unless of course, you actually do.
If you tell her you love burpees after just finishing 10 today, she will make you do 20 tomorrow.
Don't whine, personal trainers hate clients who whine and complain.
Suck it up and...Read More
How long should you stay with a personal trainer?
That depends on your goals, fitness level, and budget. Generally, beginners should plan to work with a trainer for at least three months, while those with more advanced goals should consider a longer time frame. Short-term goals, such as getting in shape for a specific event or losing a certain...Read More
Do dogs actually like dog parks?
There is nothing natural, however, about dogs that aren’t familiar with one another to be put in large groups and expected to play together. Many of us just accept the assumption that dog parks are good places to socialize a dog, but that may not be the case. The socialization...Read More