Small Things that Make a Big Impact in Dog Training
It’s the little things that really make the biggest impact on your dog’s behavior. You shape your dog’s behaviors, sometimes without even really realizing that you are doing it.
How to Deal with a Puppy Biting and Nipping
When puppies are young, this is usually considered to be cute behavior. Over time, however, as puppies grow, they might not realize how hard they are biting or nipping and this can become a more serious behavior.
Are “Time Out’s” Effective for Dogs?
You’ve likely used a time-out with a disruptive toddler (or, at the very least, been put in time out when you were a disruptive toddler), but can this be just as effective with your dog as it is with a human? A time out for a human child is used as an opportunity for that [...]
Signs That Your Dog Is Anxious
Understanding what your dog does when he is uncomfortable, anxious, or stressed out can help you monitor his stress levels, calm him down, or remove him from stressful situations.
How to Be a Good Leader for Your Dog
Dogs as a species are loyal—they want to be led. Being the leader of the pack for your dog is key to them understanding the dynamic in your home.
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on People
In order for your dog to really stop jumping on people, every person he interacts with has to be on the same page.
How to Teach Your Dog to Take Food or Treats Gently
We’ve all experienced it—we go to give our dog a treat and instead of taking it gently out of our hands, the dog chomps down on your fingers, as well as the treat. You know that your dog is not really trying to hurt you, he is just excited for the treat! Many of us [...]
How Can I Tell When My Dog Is Ready for Some Freedom?
Even if you know that your dog loves you and that he is relatively obedient, you might still be hesitant to grant your dog this kind of freedom.
What Is Submissive Urination and How to Deal with It
In your own home, you might find a particularly anxious or submissive dog performing this same action. This is actually a subconscious action—not something your dog does on his own—but it can still be frustration. Here are a few tips for dealing with submissive urination in your dog
How to Stay Consistent with Your Dog’s Training
Even more important than how much time you spend training your dog is how consistently you reinforce your dog’s training. A lack of consistency can immediately ruin any and all work that you have done with your dog during a training session. If you are experiencing problems with your training regimen, you might be able [...]