Coral Dawn Drake
Coral Dawn Drake has been working with and training dogs for over a decade. She managed a private dog daycare, worked as a liaison at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital, and has volunteered extensively with shelter dogs. She is also a contributing writer to Dog Endorsed.
Coral currently works with high-risk shelter dogs to socialize, help them to accept handling, and teach basic manners and commands. Many of these dogs have had minimal positive interactions with people and have suffered abuse and neglect. She teaches them that humans can be trustworthy.
Coral has two dogs of her own, a Maltese and a Standard Poodle. She is currently working with her poodle on agility and competitive obedience.
Coral Dawn Drake's Latest Posts
Does a Vibrating Dog Collar Work?
You may heard of vibrating dog collars and their safety advantages over shock collars. A vibrating dog collar can be a great way to train your dog off-leash and on-leash. It offers you the ability to get your dog to behave even when there isn’t a leash between you. It …
You may heard of vibrating dog collars and their safety advantages over shock collars. A vibrating dog collar can be a great way to train your dog off-leash and on-leash. …
3 Alternatives to Shock Collars: Humane and Effective Options
Although shock collars are used often for dog training, there’s evidence that they’re harmful to our dogs. In fact, many countries ban their use besides the U.S. While they can be effective for dog training, this comes as a cost, including potentially causing even more problems. Thankfully, there are alternatives …
Although shock collars are used often for dog training, there’s evidence that they’re harmful to our dogs. In fact, many countries ban their use besides the U.S. While they can …
Are Shock Collars Bad For Dogs?
Although many dog trainers use positive reinforcement training, there are still many that use techniques involving punishment, such as shock collars. These trainers may also recommend that you use these techniques on your dog. But are shock collars bad for dogs? This blog post will help to answer that question …
Although many dog trainers use positive reinforcement training, there are still many that use techniques involving punishment, such as shock collars. These trainers may also recommend that you use these …
How to Help a Fearful Dog Gain Confidence
Want to learn how to help a fearful dog gain confidence? Enabling a fearful dog to work through their anxieties and develop into a confident, independent individual is extremely rewarding. However, it also comes with some unique challenges and requires a good deal of time and patience. Here’s what you …
Want to learn how to help a fearful dog gain confidence? Enabling a fearful dog to work through their anxieties and develop into a confident, independent individual is extremely rewarding. …
5 Best Dog Agility Courses
Are you looking to get started with dog agility? Agility is one of the most exciting things that you can do with your dog. It’s a great way to wear out high-energy dogs and teach structure to impulsive dogs. If you’re interested in getting started, an at-home agility kit is …
Are you looking to get started with dog agility? Agility is one of the most exciting things that you can do with your dog. It’s a great way to wear …
