Pet dog training and behavior modification
“Everybody has a price.” This is true of humans, and of all functioning living creatures. In the animal world, dogs included, every behavior has a price point, a consequence or consequences that make the behavior worthwhile or simply too pricey. People and animals alike are driven by the same system
Marking in the house is frustrating. It can feel like a constant battle of cleaning carpets, washing household items, and the insidious smell of pee that you can’t quite place the origin of. It can be incredibly disheartening and frankly feel personal when your dog is marking in the home.
Having a dog that will go potty on cue is fantastic for many different lifestyles. Whether you have a big backyard or live in a city apartment, being able to ask your dog to go potty at a specific time is simply going to be helpful. Many young dogs get
What is Dog Bell Training? Some dog owners like to give their dogs a means to let them know when to go outside for a potty break. There are a lot of ways to do this, but one of the most common (and maybe one of the easiest) is to
Dog owners come to me all the time with the same complaint: My dog doesn’t listen to me, and I don’t know why! The reason is usually some version of the same answer. If your dog does not listen to you, it is either that They do not yet fully
In my article, How to Potty Train Any Dog, I discuss the basic and nearly universal process to housetraining dogs of all breeds, sizes, and age. Don’t expect a tap on the shoulder. Some dogs give obvious signs that they need to go out, but many dogs give only subtle
Every once in a while, I find a space that’s safe enough to let my personal dogs off-leash for a structured walk. I put away the leashes and walk through trails or parks or beaches, with my dogs still in a heel at my side or slightly behind me. It’s
When bringing home a new companion, we get caught up in the excitement of it all. Whether that new companion is a new puppy or an adult dog, it’s not uncommon to get a rude awakening upon bringing your new pet home: the deposit of various fluids, solids, and (worst
A lot of dog owners come in hesitant to make use of a quality remote collar because of poor experiences with generic shock collars, bark collars, and underground fences. While not universally unhelpful, the fact of the matter is that shock collars and perimeter collars can do more harm than
This article is a follow-up to an existing how-to on separation anxiety training, called How to Fix Separation Anxiety For Good. I recommend you read that article first if you are currently dealing with separation anxiety. However, this article is posed to be especially helpful to dog owners who have