Pass The Canine Good Citizen Test
What Should I do to Pass The Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC Test) Do you want to prep for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test? In this article we cover…
How to Make Dog Training Fun!
We love incorporating training and playtime together, it’s our favorite way to make dog training fun! Not only does this challenge your dog mentally, but also gives them physical activity!…
Proofing Dog Obedience, it’s not just for baking!
Have you heard of proofing dog obedience training commands? Anyone out there that has baked bread has heard of proofing your dough. It is the final step of allowing the…
Using Nosework to Help Solve Behavioral Issues in Dogs
Lets face it, most people have busy, hectic lives filled with work, cooking, cleaning and a thousand other tasks. The average dog on the other hand does not have a…
Teach a Dog to Heel
What is Teaching a Dog to Heel? To teach a dog to heel you first must know exactly what you want the dog to do. When heeling the dog should…
Do’s and Dont’s of Dominance
I have posted this in order to answer some common concerns I hear from dog owners, this is by no means a complete list of how to live with your…
All About Dog Toys
Household dogs are frequently bored in their daily life and a large selection of toys and bones can certainly help. The more things your dog has to play with the…
Treat Training A Dog
Training dogs with treats is a polarizing topic in the dog training world. Some trainers say that it is awful and others will tell you that if you don’t train…
Jumping the Fence
If your dog climbs or jumps fences you know how frustrating and scary this can be. A fence is there to contain a dog and now he is loose on…
Guarding the House
Why do dogs guard the house? Dogs have a natural instinct to protect their territory and the members of their pack! In the case of a family dog, the house…
Leash Aggression
Leash aggression is one of the most common issues that we deal with as trainers. Unfortunately, a dog with leash aggression is severely limited in their ability to enjoy life…
Boredom and Anxiety
I frequently receive calls about all types of issues that people are having with their dogs, and I have to make sure that I take each call with an open…
Do Dogs Understand When You Point
Do you know the only two creatures on the entire planet that have been proven to understand the gesture of pointing? The answer is humans and dogs. Growing up around…
Dog Body Language
When reading this article please understand that it is not meant to replace professional advice when it comes to aggression, and it is by no means a complete write up…
Small Dog Syndrome
The infamous “Small Dog Syndrome” comes up often in my line of work. I hear it from veterinarians, rescue groups, and countless clients. Everyone is pretty much in agreement that…
Coprophagia (Poop Eating)
Does your dog have the disgusting habit of eating either their own or another dogs feces? This issue is surprisingly common in dogs and can be very tough to overcome….
Digging
Digging is a natural thing for dogs to do and isn’t always bad behavior. If you live in the country and your dog occasionally digs for grubs or to look…
Introducing your dog to your new baby
How to Introduce Dog to Baby Are you an expecting parent of a new baby and trying to figure out how you are going to introduce your dog to baby?…
What Causes Dogs to be Fearful?
Fear is unfortunately all too common in dogs and can be traced back to one of two causes. The causes are either a genetic predisposition to fear or fear they…
Why does my dog lick his paw?
Many dogs lick their paws and they do it for a variety of reasons. Before you start correcting your dog for the constant licking, it is important to figure out…