Dog Training Pack Leader Basics
Dog Training Pack Leader Basics: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know If your dog pulls on the leash, ignores commands, or seems to run the household instead of listening to you, the most important shift you can make has nothing to do with gadgets or tricks. It has to do with leadership. After more […]
Puppy Training With Children | Chandler Dog Trainer
Puppy Training With Children: A Family Affair That Really Works If you have a new puppy and young children at home, you may be wondering whether training and kids can coexist. The short answer is yes, and not only can they coexist, but they can also actually strengthen each other. After more than 20 years […]
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 […]
4 Tips To Keep Your Dog From Counter Surfing
Why does my dog counter surf? Learn 4 tips to keep your dog from counter surfing. Having problems with your dog counter surfing? Ikes!! A kitchen counter is a place which should be kept clean and healthy for kids and other family members to enjoy their meals. Having a meal on the counter is fine. […]
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 […]
Why Do Dogs Jump?
Why do dogs jump? Dogs jump for a variety of reasons. Learn why dogs jump and how to limit it. Why do dogs jump? Dogs jump for a variety of reasons. Through daily dog training you will see a HUGE decrease in your dog jumping with the use of daily dog training commands. The MAIN […]
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
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 […]