Pet Training Tips & More

Proofing is the training we do to make sure our dog understands the command and will do it 99% of the time. Generalizing is when our training and the dog's performance will remain the same in various situations and locations. For example, your dog may do the recall perfectly every time while on leash, but not when off leash, so proofing is needed to fix that. Another example is that your dog will recall off leash at home, but not in the park. First, figure out what triggers y

A dog that lunges wildly at the end of his leash, barking at every person he sees is displaying reactive behavior. Reactive behavior is...

Both male and female dogs may engage in this embarrassing habit. If you had your dog spayed or neutered, it can take a few months for...

Dogs are social animals and that is one reason why humans enjoy them as companions. There are various reasons why dogs get separation...

Many people tell me that their dog is stubborn, or will not listen, or just plain loses focus. By changing owner behavior we can see a...

We might think that dogs will automatically love going for a ride in the car, but the opposite may be true for your pup. A stressed dog...

This is a common problem that clients have with their pups. And puppy teeth can be very sharp! Bite inhibition is partly taught by mother...

Puppies naturally have a following behavior. Start with treats in your pocket and standing in your living room with your pup. Turn and...

Puppies will be teething up to around 8 months. However many dogs continue to be chewers throughout their life. Let's address puppies...

Training methods have progressed over the years. The "old school" way of training the sit command was to pull up on the leash while...

When adopting a shelter or rescue dog, we often do not know its history. Not only are we unsure of the mixture of breeds, we don't know...

Before you add a dog to your family, it is helpful to decide in advance what are your expectations and boundaries. However, if you...

If you think about it, people would not likely continue working if they never get a paycheck. Dogs are not robots and they will often...

The three "D's" stand for duration, distance, and distraction. While this is most applicable when teaching the stay and recall, keeping...

There are many reasons why a puppy may bark: fear, startle, boredom, needing to go out, wanting attention, etc. Understanding why your...

According to some veterinarians and animal behaviorists, puppies can inherit much of their temperament from parents, even more from the...

When I first started training dogs as a 12-year old kid, I used a book I checked out at the library by Rudd Weatherwax- the owner and...

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...