Teaching good behavior around guests
Your dog loves to say hello when friends and family come to visit, but his behavior may not be ideal. He barks, leaps up on…
Category: Dog Training
Dog attacks — “killer dog” or “traumatized victim”?
Dog attacks teach us a lot about the accountability and responsibility of pet parents. These incidents are always tragic, but they’re not always the dog’s…
How to stop your dog’s destructive behaviors
Is your dog displaying one or more destructive behaviors? This Q&A with two top trainers offers solutions to combat digging, chewing, barking, jumping and licking!…
Are coyotes a threat to your dog?
Many people worry that their dog might be attacked by a coyote. But the truth is, coyotes rarely attack dogs unless they feel threatened. It…
Be a leader through positive dog training
Training your dog? Here’s how to establish yourself as a positive leader! In my experience as a dog trainer, many of the people I work…
Help! My dog is “marking” my things!
My rescue dog, who is almost 2-years-old, has started marking my things. He will mark my side of the bed, he will try and steal…
Is your dog extra sensitive to sound?
You know dogs have a keener sense of hearing than we do. What you may not know is that some are extra sensitive to sound,…
Dogs supporting veterans with PTSD
Thanks to Pets for Vets, military veterans with PTSD are reducing their symptoms by adopting specially trained shelter dogs as companions. Up to 20% of…
How to handle excessive barking in dogs
Does your dog explode into barking whenever someone knocks at the door or rings the bell? Here are 6 ways to help him simmer down.…
Would your dog be a good therapy dog?
Believe it or not, your dog might have the potential to be a therapy dog! Here’s a few “qualifications” he has to have to make…
Introducing your new dog to your current one
Introducing your new dog to your current one can be tricky — especially if your dog has never lived with another pet. Here’s some tips…
Behind-the-scenes with a service dog trainer
If you’ve ever wondered how service dogs do what they do, here’s a behind-the-scenes look from a former assistance service dog trainer. As a service…