How to Train a Dog to Hand Target

Learn how to train a dog to hand target using positive reinforcement. Boost obedience, focus, and confidence with this easy guide.

Teaching a dog to hand target (also known as “touch” or “nose target”) is one of the most useful and fun foundation behaviors you can teach. In this guide, you’ll learn how to train a dog to hand target step-by-step using positive reinforcement. You’ll also discover why it’s beneficial, what equipment you need, common mistakes … Read more

Dog Potty Accidents Due to Medical Problems: When Health Issues Are to Blame

Learn the medical causes behind dog potty accidents, from UTIs to diabetes, and when it’s time to see your veterinarian.

If your once well-trained dog suddenly starts having accidents indoors, don’t assume it’s just a behavioral setback. Dog potty accidents due to medical problems are more common than most pet owners realize. When your dog begins peeing or pooping in the house unexpectedly, it’s important to rule out underlying health issues before addressing training or … Read more

Current Dog Doesn’t Like the New Dog

Dog Doesn't Like the New Dog

  If your current dog doesnt’ like the new dog, this is not really unusual. Dogs who are used to be the “only dogs” in the household may suffer a bit or quite a lot when a new dog comes into their “domain.” They dynamics may slightly mimic when mommy brings to the world a … Read more

Help, My Dog Sniffs Guests

Dog Sniffs Guests

  Help, my dog sniffs guests and he won’t stop sniffing excessively. He’ll start sniffing shoes, pants, butts, crotches etc.  and it’s very embarrassing when visitors turn up because he’ll sniff them for a very long time which feels like forever. Perhaps, he’s just wondering whose who and where they have been, but it gets … Read more

My Dog Pees After Coming Inside

Dog Pees Inside

  If your dog pees after coming inside, you are likely frustrated by this problem and wondering what you can do about it. You may be wondering whether your dog is doing this out of spite or whether you may be simply dealing with a marking behavior. There may be several reasons why a dog … Read more

My Dog Wants to Greet Everyone on Walks

Dog Wants to Greet Everyone

  If your dog wants to greet everyone on walks, you may have a problem. Your dog is likely a social butterfly who loves people and is eager to want to meet them. However, not everybody likes dogs and even if there are many people who do like dogs, not everybody may be eager to … Read more