Making Manners Fun Series: Loose-Leash Edition
As a dog trainer, one of the most common problems I get asked for help with is getting a dog to walk without pulling on the leash. Loose-leash walking is just like any other trick we may teach our dogs. It’s about finding a way to make it fun for …Read More
Tips for Teaching Your Dog to Greet Other Pets Politely
What a luxury it would be for some pet parents if their dogs politely greeted each other by shaking paws and exchanging stories of their favorite smells. In reality, however, dog-to-dog greetings are rarely that smooth. They tend to be excitable or cautious affairs where vocal and physical language is …Read More
Welcoming Your Shelter Dog Into Their New Home
Moving is among the most stressful experiences for a social animal. You know that life for your newly adopted dog has just taken a turn for the better, but your dog needs you to demonstrate it for her. Some dogs move into their homes and become a happy, successful pet …Read More
What I Am Trying To Say
This is a quick and easy guide to understanding what your dog is trying to tell you through body and vocal language. It’s so important that we learn how to listen to our dogs, and not just ask them to listen to us.
When a dog is saying ” I’m happy …Read More
Why You Should Say No to Shock Collars
Shock or electric collars are devices placed around a dog’s neck which connect to a handheld transmitter which remotely delivers varying levels of electric shocks to the dog’s neck. Having already been deemed illegal as abusive tools by many countries such as Finland, parts of Canada and parts of the …Read More
Chaining Your Dog Up Is Plain Wrong
Chaining Your Dog is cruel, inhumane and has no place in our society that claims to be civilized. Dogs deserve better than being treated as unwanted garbage!
I am constantly surprised at the number of my clients who regularly chain or tie their dog in the backyard for long periods of time …Read More
Why Dogs Barks
The Science Dog hits the nail on the head again!
How Many Barks does a Nuisance Dog Make?
According to a paper that I read recently, nuisance barking is identified as a major, worldwide behavior problem that affects 1 in 3 dogs, is a frequent cause of neighbor disputes, and is a common …Read More