Puppy Training With Children
Does puppy training with young children work? Can a young child command a dog to sit? YES! Just as the puppy will learn command routines and conditioning from an adult, they also can learn from a child. In my 8 year dog training career, I have always taught that successful dog training is a family […]
Dog on the couch? Or on the floor? How to overcome the tough dog training dilemmas
In any new relationship, there are often disagreements on HOW to train and control each others’ dogs. After training over 400 dogs and their owners, I have encountered many couples who are still at odds with certain rules and limitations for their dogs. Some times it takes some “fine tuning” to acclimate an existing dog […]
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 […]
Dog Training Pack Leader Basics
Learn how to quickly train your dog by being a strong dog pack leader. Dogs naturally want to follow a leader and will respond best to daily consistency in dog training. Training your dog is not brain surgery. Have you ever lost weight? Or achieved a set goal over time? Dog training is no different. […]
5 Remedies For Dog Anxiety
Does your dog bark incessantly when you leave your home? Does your dog chew holes in the couch when you’re gone? What about endless energy, heavy panting, or Nascar circles around the house before you leave? If you’ve answered YES to any of the above, chances are your dog has dog anxiety. Just like humans, […]
Benefits of Socializing your Dog
All dogs need to be socialized at an early age to ensure proper exposure to other dogs and human interaction. As a puppy, be sure to QUARANTINE your pup to the yard ONLY. It is ok to take them to a local coffee shop or other low-key social settings, but NO dog parks or public […]
Come-Recall command
Have you ever seen the movie “Funny Farm” with Chevy Chase? He has an Irish Setter named “Yellow Dog” and as soon as he brings him home, the dog runs away! Throughout the film, the dog reappears but will never come to anyone who calls him. Don’t let this happen to you! The come/recall command […]
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 […]