Free Training Tips for your Dog
At six months old, your puppy is entering doggy adolescence, a stage often marked by energy bursts, curiosity, and yes, those sharp little teeth. While playful biting is normal at this age, it can quickly become a problem if not addressed. Therefore, learning how to stop a puppy from nipping feet early prevents the behavior … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Should you let your dog sleep in your bed?”, you’re definitely not alone. Many pet owners cherish the warmth and emotional comfort of having their dog close at night, while others worry about hygiene, disrupted sleep, or potential behavior problems. Ultimately, the decision depends on several factors, your dog’s … Read more
In order to stop a dog from mouthing and jumping it helps understanding why the behavior is occurring in the first place. This means taking a look at the antecedents, basically the events that are seen prior to the exhibition of the behavior, but also taking a look as the possible consequences, in other … Read more
Many dog owners wonder how to train multiple dogs at once perhaps in hopes of saving time and effort; however, when it comes to dog training, cutting corners may yield only unsatisfactory results. It is important that, in the initial stages of training, each dog is provided with attention until he or she grasps … Read more
Training a dog to hold a toy can be quite a challenge and many dog owners wonder how on earth to accomplish that. The task of holding a toy or any other item in the mouth can be helpful for training several tricks (such as putting toys away in a basket or retrieving items … Read more
Using a dog halter to stop pulling can help owners prevent their elbows from getting out of their sockets. Many dogs are strong pullers and the pulling can often be dramatically reduced by a combination of training and the right tools to make walks less out of control. Two favorite tools to reduce dog … Read more
If your dog walks in a zigzag pattern, no worries, you are not alone. A common dog training problem many dog owners encounter is dogs walking in a zigzag pattern or a yo-yo pattern. The dog basically, forges ahead and then goes back to the owner, walks side to side and sometimes even lags … Read more
Dogs owners may sometimes wonder what’s the purpose of a dog management plan. When a dog trainer suggests management as the very first thing, dog owners may feel a bit confused and perhaps even a bit disappointed. Yet, management is often something that is deeply overlooked, even by the most attentive and dedicated dog … Read more
If your dog won’t take treats during training or behavior modification how can you progress in your training or behavior modification program? This is a good question, but there are fortunately several solutions. If your dog is not taking treats during training, you will have to closely evaluate why this is happening in the … Read more