Enrichment (Fulfilling a Dog’s Needs)
ENRICHMENT (Fulfilling a Dog’s Needs) While we tend to think that all behavior problems in our dogs require a training fix, it is often the case that dogs do things<a class="read-more" ...
Dog Training
Dogs and Quarantine
Dogs and Quarantine I have to laugh when I see something online telling you how to entertain your dog during the quarantine. If the humans are at home, the dogs<a class="read-more" ...
Lifesavers
Lifesavers No, not the candy. Lifesavers for dogs. What things are so important for a dog to learn that they could literally save their life? Socialization A lot of people<a class="read-more" ...
Puppy Shopping List
Puppy Shopping List Puppy food (preferably what puppy was eating before, then switch brands slowly if you want to, variety is a good idea if it doesn’t upset puppy’s stomach) Treats<a class="read-more" ...
Car rides not fun?
Car rides not fun? Does your dog get car sick and/or scared when he rides in the car? Many dogs do. One study showed 21% of dog owners report this<a class="read-more" ...
Leadership or Dominance?
Leadership or Dominance? Now that scientists are actually studying canines, we know that dogs are not pack animals like wolves, as was once believed and do not form linear dominance<a class="read-more" ...
Don’t Go To Obedience Classes!
Don’t Go To Obedience Classes! Why would a dog trainer who teaches group classes say that? Group classes are great for teaching basic good manners and things like “sit” or<a class="read-more" ...
Puppies Jumping Up on People
Puppies Jumping Up on People First let’s just clear up why puppies jump on people. It’s because they’re friendly and are trying to say hello! That’s all. Of course there<a class="read-more" ...
“Walking” a Puppy
“Walking” a Puppy I think loose leash walking is one of the hardest things to teach a dog. They just don’t walk the way we do: comparatively slow, in straight<a class="read-more" ...
My Puppy Hates His Crate!
My Puppy Hates His Crate! Trainers hear this all the time. What puppies really hate is not the crate, it’s being left alone. There are certain instincts that our domestic<a class="read-more" ...