We’ve all experienced it—we go to give our dog a treat and instead of taking it gently out of our hands, the dog chomps down on your fingers, as well as the treat. You know that your dog is not really trying to hurt you, he is just excited for the treat! Many of us [...]
If you’re not sure why your dog is following some of your rules and ignoring other ones, it’s time to take a look at which parts of your dog training you are reinforcing and which parts of your training you are undermining.
This guy is only 6 months old and already has some pretty big issues. He is really suspicious of new people and will lunge and make contact with his mouth. Beckham was dropped off wearing a muzzle for our safety. After building a bit of a relationship with him we feel he is comfortable enough [...]
When you need a nap after lunch... Obviously you find the closest feet to use as a pillow!! Bailey had one last outing before returning home. This guy was super nervous around people and would growl and lunge if someone got too close. So we gave him his final test by taking him to downtown [...]
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?
People always ask how my relationship with their dog is so much better than theirs. Here are my tips and tricks for helping you enhancing your special relationship.
Not every adventure you take your dog on has to cost you money. There are tons of fun activities you can do with your dog that will cost you absolutely nothing.
Even a friendly dog might bark at the door, which can frighten visitors and be annoying to owners.
The truth is that if you have a dog, the process of training has already begun, whether or not you are actually actively trying to.
Not feeling safe underlies behavior issues that owners, trainers and behaviorists face every day. Here's how to make your pup feel safe and secure.
