Dog Food – Friend or Foe?
I find it funny how some dog owners have NO idea what they’re feeding their dogs; “This is what I’ve always fed FIDO, and he seems to like it.” Upon years of observing dog behavior and health trends, I have noted how the longevity and quality of a dog’s health is directly related to the […]
Why Do Dogs Bark?
Help! My dog won’t stop barking! I have heard this many times over my 9 years of dog training. Dogs bark for a variety of reasons. Read below to learn the 3 most common stimulus to why dogs bark – Communication, Protective Warning, and Play. 1. Communication. Dogs, like gray wolves, bark to communicate. A […]
What Dog is Right For Me?
Bringing home a new dog is a major commitment. The #1 challenge I see with my dog training customers, is the breed and temperament of the dog not fitting the lifestyle of the owner. Lifestyle is VERY important when choosing a dog. How often are you home? Are you physically active? Do you have a […]
What dog breed is right for me?
Buying a dog can be one of the best experiences of your life. Companionship, unconditional love, and lowered stress levels are a few of the many rewards purchasing a dog can offer. Knowing WHAT breed/group of dog will play a large factor in getting the right canine for your family. ALL dogs naturally have a […]
Good Dog = No Jumping
Do you dread going to your sisters house in fear knowing that her 95 pound lab will jump all over your new dress slacks? A dog should NOT prohibit you from going to friends and families homes. Jumping is one of the single most challenging actions for a dog to control. Dogs love all people […]
To Crate? Or Not To Crate?
If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a million times: “Don’t think like a human when you should be thinking like a dog!” I often have customers who think like a humans, when they really need to be considering how wolves would be raised in a wild pack situation. Domesticated dog behaviors are derived […]
Looking for Mental Clarity? Get a Dog
Upon getting my first dog, I was 10pounds overweight, drank too much, had above average stress, and minimal goals for my future. Now.. I’m not saying that the purchase of a puppy will completely lower your blood pressure, but, the parallels of mental and physical personal development can be directly linked with the care and […]
Chandler dog behavior-Dog love. The best love ever.
Arizona dog trainers-Dog Love. The best love ever. As a dog trainer in the Valley for over five years, I have yet to meet a customer who doesn’t display an overpowering connection, passion, and love for their dog. Sure, they say that a real man doesn’t cry, but the love that he displays for his […]