Pet Training Tips & More

It is a myth that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I once took in a 6 year old farm dog that knew nothing about riding in a car or...

As I have posted previously, there are serious and lasting problems associated with getting a pup that is taken away from mom and litter...

Having a dog for the kids to grow up with is the idyllic American life. Or is it? Getting a pup so the kids can learn responsibility can...

If you have ever brought a young dog to Good Dog University, you have probably heard me talk about making sure the pup has sufficient...

Certainly, a well trained dog doesn't just happen overnight. People often ask how long it took me to train my dog. First, since dogs have...

Unless you work at home or work limited hours, puppies may not be a great choice because they need constant supervision. Some breeders...

How many of the following behaviors has your dog done? Getting into the trash, chewing the furniture, nipping and chewing on you and the...

People often ask me what is the best age to begin training a dog. Now is the best time is my reply. Because my philosophy is that every...

Dogs, much like people, like routine or a predictable schedule. This is especially true for housebreaking a pup. Take the pup out to the...

Many people have an idealistic view of raising a pup to grow up with their kids. Dogs can be great companions for children, however, most...

Some dogs may appear aggressive, although fear may be driving that behavior. Regardless, if a friend comes into your house and your dog...

There are generally a couple of reasons why problem dog behaviors result in the owners contacting me out of frustration and desperate for...

Over the years, I have enjoyed teaching my dogs useful tricks and "chores". Many behaviors can be chained to form a new trick. Once you...

I previously wrote about setting training goals for your week or even for the training session. A common mistake is to expect too much...

This can be a controversial topic among dog trainers. Some will argue not to use food rewards under the premise that you cannot expect...

As I am training, I like to set my training goals. I might have the ultimate goals in mind like a championship, or national ranking in...

This is a hallmark of the many calls I get with people frustrated that their dog is "still" doing _______ (fill in the blank). It may...

There are several fear stages that puppies go through, with the last one occurring around 15-17 months. Careful socialization during the...

I frequently get questions regarding a pup that thinks its owner is a chew toy. I have talked several times that early separation of a...

My grandmother used to say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is so true and directly applies to dog training. Many...