How to Have Realistic Expectations During Dog Training
Whether training a brand new puppy or trying to teach an old dog new tricks, there's no dog that can't be trained. Here's tips on what to you should expect.
Why Just Saying “No” Isn’t Effective
We make so many mouth noises and we make them so often that we just assume that our dogs understand what we’re saying—when the opposite is actually true.
How to Travel with Your Dog Over the Holidays
Leaving your dog at home while you travel can be stressful—usually more stressful than bringing your dog with you.
How to Tell What Your Dog Does and Doesn’t Like
Understanding what your dog does and doesn’t like is a huge part of making they're happy. But how can you determine what your dog does and doesn’t like?
How to Listen to Your Dog
It’s frustrating sometimes to understand what your dog wants or needs when they cannot just open their mouth and tell you...
Love Doesn’t Fix Everything!
One of the worst things you can do for your dog is to use positive reinforcement to attempt to fix your dog’s problem behaviors. ..
Why Dog Training Should Not Be Your Last Resort
If you have ever raised a dog, you know that they develop bad behaviors on their own. Very negative behaviors, however, never spring up suddenly.
I only want to address just this one issue with my dog…and nothing else. Why that doesn’t work, why you do not see the full benefits of training.
Most people seeing training as a solution for a specific problem. They ignore all of the other issues or try to only work on one issue at a time...
When Can We Stop Using the Tools?
Consistency and time are key—the more consistent you are and the more time you put into the strategy, the faster your dog will learn...
How to Stop Dogs from Barking at the Door
Even a friendly dog might bark at the door, which can frighten visitors and be annoying to owners.