5 American Dog Breeds And What They Were Bred For
We have fallen in love with the shepherds of Germany, the setters of Ireland, and the Labrador retrievers of Canada. But which lovable dog breeds originated in the United States? Here are 5 types of pooches that were made in the USA, and their specialties: Australian Shepherd A trickster, this one! Despite its name, the […]
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 […]