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
Learn dog agility basics: Table, over, and under. Dog agility will give your dog a job to do and reduce stress, anxiety, and aggression. Does your dog ever jump on the patio picnic table or your living room couch? If yes, dog agility is in your dogs future! Dog agility benefits dogs by not only […]
“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 […]
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
All dogs need to be socialized at an early age to ensure proper exposure to other dogs and human interaction. As a puppy, be sure to QUARANTINE your pup to the yard ONLY. It is ok to take them to a local coffee shop or other low-key social settings, but NO dog parks or public […]
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 […]