So you have an older dog that has been going to the bathroom inside the house and you don’t understand why? Before I go further, make sure that your dog meets the following conditions: Your dog has been successfully house-trained for a long period (over 6 months). Your dog has not aged to the point …
One of the most common complaints you’ll hear in the dog training world is “my dog doesn’t come when I call.” Training your dog to come, or “recall” training, is interesting because many of us are doing completely wrong. What we all really want is when we say “here, Scooter,” is for Scooter to come …
There are some secrets when it comes to house training a puppy, but much of the responsibility ultimately falls to you. That’s because, like babies, puppies go when they need to go. To correct the problem you first need to start by showing them where the ‘correct’ place is for them to go potty. The …
Knowing how to stop your dog from pulling is obviously something we all need to know if walking our dogs is going to be enjoyable at all. But it’s more than just annoying misbehavior. You can correct this behavior with the right equipment and a few handy walking tips. Most dog owners don’t realize that …
Separation anxiety affects a huge percent of the dog population, maybe as high as 14%. But this majorly stressful behavioral issue also happens to be one of the most misunderstood parts of dog training. Separation anxiety affects a huge percentage of the dog population, maybe as high as 14%. It is one of the most …
Aggression is one of the most common behavioral problems in dogs. Contrary to popular opinion, a breed is not a cause of aggression in dogs. Any dog breed can have or develop aggressive behavior. A strong, powerful, large dog breed will be more difficult to handle and be more destructive when aggressive, but smaller dogs …
Like us, dogs can get scared for many different reasons. While we can voice our fears, our dogs can not. So we need to find a way to recognize when they are fearful. We will give you some signs to look for in your dog so you can tell when they are afraid. We will …
Regardless of what you’re trying to teach your dog — how to come when called, to sit, to stop barking — you should always have a general principle. For instance, to get quick results and make the bond between you and your four-legged friend grow stronger, it is CRUCIAL that you understand them. Want to …
One question I find coming up again and again when it comes to dog training is how to let your dog know that you are the one in charge, or the “Head of the class,” “the head honcho,” or of course, “the leader of the pack.” The pack leader is an important position to have …
