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 […]
Phoenix Dog Training-Dog growling-good or bad?
Understanding Dog Growling Compliments of: Whole Dog Journal — Growling is a valuable means of communication for a dog – something that dog owners should appreciate and respect rather than punish. Of course, we don’t want our dog to growl at us, but neither do we want him to fail to growl if something makes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dog Safety Training Tips For 4th Of July!
Happy July 4th Holiday to all! With any Holiday season, safety precautions must be taken with our dogs. Dog safety is important to ensure your dogs stress level and excitement is kept at a minimum with all the barbecuing and fire works that will take place on July 4th! Holidays and your dog can be […]