When it comes to dog training, there are many aspects that contribute to the success of working with your dog. Things such as supervision, practice and providing leadership are all necessary in order to obtain your goals.
However, another factor which is perhaps the most important is consistency. This means doing the same things and enforcing [...]
“What kind of dog is the easiest to train?” This is one of the most common questions asked of a dog trainer. Most of the time, people are wanting to hear about a certain breed that is more malleable, expecting an answer such as “Golden retrievers, German shepherds or poodles.”
However, most people find the actual [...]
After being a dog trainer for over twelve years, I’ve noticed several questions people ask about my career on a regular basis. Some of the most common ones include, “Which kind of dog is the easiest to train?”, “Have you ever had a dog you had to ‘give up’ on?”, and “Is it scary going [...]
Barking. It’s one of the things that dogs do. In fact, there are occasions when it’s a benefit to have a dog who barks. If there were a stranger entering your property or if something were genuinely amiss, a barking dog could be downright helpful.
What is not helpful however, is a dog who barks constantly. [...]
Autumn is a great season to train your dog or puppy. With the cooler weather, there’s less worry about heat exhaustion, and there are plenty of sights, sounds and smells for you and your dog to experience.
Obedience training is the key to enjoying overall good behavior from your dog, and there is no better [...]
Jumping up. Pulling like a maniac. Zooming through the house while intermittently ricocheting off of furniture. Wanting to play 25 hours a day. Too much coffee? Of course not. It’s goofy dog syndrome!
When most people imagine getting a dog, they often have visions off leisurely strolls through the park, snuggling by the fireplace, and [...]
If your dog is lifting his leg along your furniture, trash can, or other areas of your home, you have more than just a housebreaking issue… you also have a respect problem. More common with male dogs, but also sometimes with females, territorial marking can be a serious problem to say the least.
Perhaps [...]
Most people get a dog expecting man’s best friend, but instead may find themselves being irritated by their pet on a daily basis. The majority of the time, the problem is that the dog simply hasn’t been taught what’s expected. Or maybe he knows the rules but hasn’t been trained and practiced with enough to [...]
Whether in a lake, the ocean, or a plastic baby pool, lots of pet owners like to include their dog in their fun summer activities.
Some breeds are more inclined to enjoy the water than others. However, no matter what type of dog yours is, it’s important to take health, safety, and behavioral measures into [...]
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, says the old wives tale…and many adult dogs want us to think that too!
Actually, puppies and adult dogs are usually about equal as far as dog training challenges. Puppies may not already have many bad habits, but they’re usually so distracted that they have a hard [...]
