Pet Training Tips & More

First let me say that there is a difference between aggressive and protective. Dogs may become aggressive for a variety of reasons....

When we think of training, we might look at it similar to to going to school, and how fun it was depended on the teacher. When I get the...

Some breeders, especially those who are raising service dog puppies (see youtube on Puppy Prodigies), start about the time a pups eyes...

If your dog seemed to know certain commands or behaviors and now does not, this might be regression (going backwards). First rule out any...

First, let me be clear that I do not advocate the use of dominant rolls (or sometimes called an alpha roll), or methods that put dogs in...

I have had many people tell me this about their dog. While there are some breeds that tend to be more independent or aloof than others,...

Dogs need clarity on what you want them to do. If I am taking my dog out for exercise and mental stimulation my expectations will be...

This question does not have a simple, clear answer. It really depends on what is needed. If you need a dog trained as a service dog, then...

Dogs love us unconditionally. They have a simple set of emotions, unlike people. Understanding their needs gives us insight on training....

Many people may adopt an adult or senior dog rather than get a puppy. And to be sure- puppies are a lot of work! Setting boundaries or...

There are several ways to improve your training time. Sometimes the small details can make a major difference. First, make sure you have...

Many people have a hard time getting their dog to have a reliable recall, but this is one of the most important, and potentially...

When most people think about training their dog or a dog training class, they usually think of teaching the usual commands like sit,...

As with some other behaviors, it is important for a veterinarian to rule out a physical/medical cause for the problem. If your dog is...

Left to their own, animals will naturally repeat anything that was pleasurable. For example, I put out some birdseed on a few fence posts...

Vet visits can be very stressful for dogs. We can help our pups by tailoring training to prepare for the trip. what does this entail?...

Dogs certainly have feelings and can sense our emotions. However, dogs lack the complex emotions of humans such as spite and...

Over the decades of having competition dogs in rally and obedience, on occasion I have had a dog decide it wants to quit. This shocked me...

When I training the "Stay" command, I also put my dog in a down position. I start by walking a semi-circle around my dog, facing it. Once...

In the dog pack, the leader establishes the alpha role and the other dogs follow. In the wild, dogs mostly stay together, so it is...