Pet Training Tips & More

We most often get a dog for companionship. We enjoy petting the dog and praising him by showering with affection. The problem is that...

While some people want a dog for a specific job, say hunting or herding, most people want a dog for a companion. Understanding your dog...

Dogs do not understand English and people usually do not understand dog "language" so there seems to be a failure to communicate. I use...

Healthy puppies naturally tend to be playful. But teaching your pup how to play nice can be a bit difficult. First, if the pup was...

My father served in WWII and I served as a police officer. That being said, when I first started training dogs it should be no surprise...

Prior to 1986 I had owned several dogs including a couple of purebred breeds. However, in 1986 when I purchased my first Rottweiler, the...

Teaching your dog to stay is an incremental process. I prefer to teach my dogs very specific commands to reduce confusion. For example, I...

Just recently I observed two different individuals who were teenagers attempting to train their own service dog and making all kinds of...

Recall is another way of saying "come". I prefer the command come as it has its own unique sound, versus "here" which may sound too...

Depending on the new dog's past, it often can take 3 to 6 months to fully adapt to a new environment. I have introduced a new dog into...

It is rather common for me to see a frustrated owner trying to correct their misbehaving dog. Usually they first tell the dog "no!" in a...

One of the most common issues people contact me about regarding their dog is pulling on the leash. I first teach the watch me cue in the...

Right now some people will be confused because I often say I use positive reinforcement and force free methods mostly. While this is...

Often I get calls from people who want me to train their dog to be their service dog. First, service dogs are generally bred by the...

This is such a useful command and applicable for many situations. For the therapy dog tests and upper level Rally, there may be food...

Getting your dog to be eager and engaged in training can take some effort on the owner's part. Going to a dog class to train can be...

When I get a new pup or even young adult, I spend the first months on just teaching the dog how to be a good dog. The AKC STAR Puppy...

Many dogs become fearful and timid because of a lack of socialization, abuse or neglect, being separated from mom too early, or some...

Most dogs are not stubborn, although many owners express frustration that their dog is either stubborn or just won't listen. They can...

First teaching an "Up" command is very useful for several applications. It is a good starting point for chaining behaviors. In addition,...