Pet dog training and behavior modification
It seems like the dog world is deeply divided on the topic of bed-sleeping for pet dogs. Some authorities are adamantly against it, while others roll their eyes and insist the nay-sayers should lighten up, a little. So what is the truth? As a professional dog trainer, I’m neither for
Learn more…Should Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed? (Pro Dog Trainer Answers)
A lot of dog owners are, understandably, cautious about e-collars and their less-favorable cousins, shock collars. There is a lot of nuance to using e-collars well. There’s also a lot of rumors about e-collar training, mostly by trainers that have never touched one or assume that all electronic collars (and
Learn more…The Side Effects of Shock Collars: Facts and Fiction
What is Ear Cropping? Ear cropping is the process of removing some, or all, of a dog’s external ear, which alters the size, shape, function, and appearance of the ear. Ear cropping is considered normal in many breeds, and is typically performed at 9-12 weeks of age, before the ear
As a professional dog trainer who implements e-collar training into many of my programs, I’ve had to dispel a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding these tools to dog owners. This is understandable and something I am happy to do, as I want all my clients to feel confident that
One of the most frustrating things can be when you think a dog is fully house trained, and then they go and do their business while with you in a store. It’s icky, embarrassing, and not exactly fun to other patrons of the store. So why do dogs do their
As someone who regularly house trains new dogs as a part of my day-to-day life, I know the frustration of losing track of things and suddenly having to clean up a mess in the house. As I talk about in my article, How to Potty Train Any Dog, the real
Just when you think your dog is properly housetrained, the doorbell rings and a visitor comes through the door. Suddenly, all bets are off! But why, after all you diligence and hard work, is your dog suddenly peeing in the house again? If your dog pees when someone comes to
Learn more…Why Your Dog Pees When People Come Over (and How to Stop It)
Dogs eat poop for a number of reasons. Medical causes for a dog having a tendency to eat poop may be thyroid disease, internal parasites, diabetes, cushings, or even just an incomplete diet. I highly recommend that before pushing on with the following training protocols, you check in with your
There’s no doubt that dog training services can be pricey, often for good reason. Securing a good balanced dog trainer who will deliver results and do best by you and your dog often costs hundreds or even thousands depending on how done-for-you you need the training to be, and not
I love to give my dogs a good treat now and then; I might even invite them to come help “clean up” some spilled food if I know it’s safe for them. The thing is, though, I want to make sure my dogs are only taking food on invitation; NOT
Learn more…How to Train Your Dog to Stop Stealing Food from the Counter
