How to Prevent Dog Aggression: Four Tips from a Chandler Dog Trainer
Aggressive behavior in dogs is more common than most owners think, and learning how to prevent dog aggression early is one of the most valuable things you can do as a dog owner. Sometimes it shows up as growling over a food bowl, lunging at other dogs during walks, or general tension around unfamiliar people […]
Potty Training Basics for Puppies: Simple Steps That Work
Potty training basics for puppies are among the first things every new dog owner needs to learn, and getting it right early makes everything else easier. Many owners at Doggie Steps tell us their new puppy seemed perfect at first, with no accidents, no chewing, and no trouble at all. We call this the honeymoon […]
3 Most Popular Dog Training Stay Commands
When do I make my dog stay? Here is when!! When dog training, the stay command is most often used to keep your dog back from the front door, out of the kitchen, out of the bathroom, and out of the street. Training your dog to stay will give you added control and added dog […]
Where Is The Best Place To Train My Dog?
Learn the 3 placement phases of successful dog training: In the home, in the driveway, and at the park. Successful dog training will take place in three main settings: In the home, in the driveway, and finally at your local park. The key to training your dog will be focus, “trigger” reduction, and general obedience […]
The “Off” switch – How to bring “calmness” to your dog
I often walk into customers homes to be greeted by their dog’s high energy, often resembling that of a NASCAR racetrack. The living room couches and love chairs are actually being used as a race track! I typically get jumped on and greeted by a choir of glorious barking. A dog’s high energy is great, […]
Top 3 Agility Commands For Successful Dog Training
Quick Answer: The three foundational dog agility commands are table (hold a stay on a raised platform), over (jump a raised obstacle), and under (crawl beneath an obstacle). Practicing these agility commands regularly gives your dog a job to focus on and can reduce stress, anxiety, and reactive behavior. Does your dog jump up on […]
“Prey vs. Play” How to control your dogs natural prey drive
Recently, I’ve had many cases involving dogs that have extremely high prey drives. “Mark, my dog won’t stop chasing the cat!” Or, “Mark, I found another present at my back door that my dog brought me” (i.e..deceased rabbit or bird.) Dogs have a natural hunting instinct for hunting prey. Smell and motion of other animals […]
Off-leash obedience; How to keep your dog close
Oh…the dream of taking your dog to the park, taking him OFF the leash, and playing fetch without him running away! For some dogs this can be a reality. Unfortunately, for others, the instinctual desires to smell and track will make it difficult to trust their “off-leash” freedom. I tell customers that off-leash obedience is […]
Dog on the couch? Or on the floor? How to overcome the tough dog training dilemmas
In any new relationship, there are often disagreements on HOW to train and control each others’ dogs. After training over 400 dogs and their owners, I have encountered many couples who are still at odds with certain rules and limitations for their dogs. Some times it takes some “fine tuning” to acclimate an existing dog […]
How To Make Your Dog Shake A Paw
Do you like dog tricks? Learn how to make your dog shake a paw with a few easy dog training tips. And….the #1 dog training requested trick ever is…..drum roll please!!!! Shake a paw! Yes, in my many years of dog training, the most requested dog trick is always shake a paw. Teaching your dog […]