Dog Training Psychology
What human psychology is combined with dog training psychology? Learn about the correlation of human psychology in work with dog training. Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior and mental process. So, how does this relate to humans interacting with dogs? Over my 8 year dog training career, I have observed very […]
Benefits of Socializing Your Dog: How to Build a Calm, Confident Dog in Chandler, AZ
The benefits of socializing your dog go far beyond helping your dog make friends. Thoughtful socialization helps dogs learn to respond calmly and confidently to people, animals, sounds, surfaces, places, and everyday situations they will encounter throughout their lives. For puppies, those positive experiences are especially important during the first few months, but dogs of […]
Come-Recall command
Have you ever seen the movie “Funny Farm” with Chevy Chase? He has an Irish Setter named “Yellow Dog” and as soon as he brings him home, the dog runs away! Throughout the film, the dog reappears but will never come to anyone who calls him. Don’t let this happen to you! The come/recall command […]
How Long Does It Take To Train A Dog?
I often compare dog training to physical and professional development. My customers will ask me, “How long does it take to train a dog?” My reply, “Dog training is like weight loss, it WON’T happen overnight! Some training results will come quicker than others, but dog training is a marathon, NOT a sprint.” Now, some […]
Why Is Dog Training Important? Learn the 3 most needed training disciplines
Upon starting my dog training business over 9 years ago, I knew that it would be my job to train the human first and the dog second. A Good Dog = A Trained Owner. Since 2005, over 3000 dogs and well over an audience of 10,000 humans have been trained! Why is training important? Read […]
What’s The Best Way To Train A Dog To Walk On A Leash?
I tell my customers that the most challenging part of dog training is training a dog to walk on a leash. Why? Dogs inherently pull on a leash to follow scent, test for pack order, and for muscle stimulation. Just like humans go to the gym for a workout a dog will look at the […]
6 best dog hiking tips to prepare you for the best dog hiking adventure
Dogs have zesty attitudes with an unrivaled sense of adventure. They’re wonderful hiking and backpacking companions, but dogs are also a tad bit oblivious to consequences which means you need to be prepared. To ensure that you have the best adventure possible, Wyatt has put together some paw tips for your next hike. PAW […]
GO GREEN! Earth safe products for your dog
Owning a dog is a lot like playing golf. By this I mean there are rules and appropriate behaviors/etiquette that correspond to dog ownership. Dogs are natural followers and WANT to please. With the right leadership and guidance, you can establish an amazing bond with your dog. To find this connection, it’s necessary to establish […]
Dog Vocabulary. How To Better Communicate With Your Dog.
How do dogs communicate? Do dogs actually understand human vocabulary? The answers to these questions have been studied for many years and YES dogs can be conditioned to understand over 1000 human words! I teach my dog training customers that dogs can literally learn ANY word for ANY command or wanted behavior. Through routine conditioning […]
2 Dog Training Tips To Prevent Boredom In Dogs
Provided by: Amber Kingsley – Amber Kingsley is a journalist as well as a lifetime pet lover. When she’s not traveling the world, she’s usually spending time at home with her pets, and wants to help others make sure that their pets are as happy as they can be. Dogs are pretty responsive creatures, and […]