How to House Train an Adult Dog Potty accidents, caused by adult dogs, is much more common than you think. Most adult dogs will potty outside in the backyard, but will also potty inside when the right opportunity arises (e.g. when it's raining outside :)). Regardless of the reason, some adult dogs may need a house training refresher course. If your dog potties inside your … [Read more...]
Dog On Dog Aggression In The Home
Dog Training: Dog Aggression Between Housemates When two dogs in the same home start fighting, it’s a frightening and extremely urgent situation. The tension between both dogs is pliable, and pet owners are often frustrated, yet hopeful. If your dogs are fighting, follow these steps today. Don't hesitate because this situation will not get better on its own. Why Are Your … [Read more...]
Children And Puppies: Keeping Everyone Safe And Happy
6 Safety Tips for Children and Puppies It’s that time of year where families are bringing new puppies home. One major concern most new pet owners have is introducing their new puppy to their children. Before your new puppy arrives, hold a family meeting and discuss each puppy safety tip in detail with your children. It’s vital to teach young children polite behaviors … [Read more...]
What is the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test?
AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification There are 60.2 million households in the U.S. that own a dog, according to American Pet Products Association. As the human population continues to grow, it's only natural more and more dogs will become pets as well. With that said, we have a few responsibilities as pet owners. One of them is ensuring we have a sturdy and protective … [Read more...]
Does Permission-Based Dog Training Work?
A Look Into Permission-Based Dog Training While researching scientific data to support another article, somehow I bumped into a dog trainer claiming that permission-based dog training works. As a professional dog trainer, I base my dog training methods on scientific research, which promotes force-free training methods. Do know, I’ve been around the dog training block … [Read more...]
How to Keep Felines off Counters
No one likes to find cat hair in their food. One of the more common complaints I hear from owners is how their cats won't stay off the countertops. I get it, I really do. It's an annoying habit for those of us who enjoy cooking or using the countertop as a dining area. Fortunately, there are simple ways to keep your cats off of the counters. Let’s start with the most … [Read more...]
4 Dog Training Cues Every Dog Should Know
Teach Your Dog These Basic Dog Training Cues All dogs should learn a series of basic dog training cues to keep them safe while having fun. Most puppy group classes teach these important behaviors, but dogs are never too old to learn these training cues either. Grab your clicker, super yummy treats and your dog. Practice daily for 1-2 minutes to ensure your dog’s … [Read more...]
Does Positive Reinforcement Really Work?
Yes, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Does Work Every single day, I’m asked whether or not positive reinforcement dog training works. While many pet owners purposely pursue a positive dog trainer, there are still doubts written across their face. This is very evident when working with reactive dogs; many pet owners just don’t trust the dog training technique. As with … [Read more...]