How to teach a dog the word off to stop them from jumping or pawing at you. Start with ignoring the unwanted behavior and reward good behavior with treats.
Dog behavior
This one “graduated” from puppy class last week. I think his instructor was being generous! 🙂 All the puppies in the class passed the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy program, which is designed to encourage puppy owners to begin training early on. It’s a good foundation. The puppies have to do things like sit on command (using food is OK), accept a friendly …
Should I let my puppy sit on me? Is this behavior too demanding? Is my puppy too insecure? Or is it a nice way to bond with my puppy?
How to slowly introduce two dogs that will live together. It helps to introduce them on neutral ground and take them for a walk together.
How to get your dog to pay attention off leash: Be unpredictable! Try walking in different directions. Turn and hide. Take a different route.
Why does my puppy go crazy in the evenings? Is it due to being overly tired or due to a lack of exercise? Or both? And what to do about it?
How to increase your dog’s focus on walks. I am dealing with a case of distracted doggie syndrome. Are you familiar with this?
Does your dog know more than a 3-month old puppy kindergartner? These are some things you can work on at home with a dog of any age.
My older dog is aggressive to my new puppy. While it’s totally normal for an older dog to correct a rambunctious puppy, it’s up to the dog owner to manage interactions.
Did you know dogs can follow scent through the air? We’re all familiar with dogs following a trail on the ground, but dogs can also follow the scent cone that’s carried on the air.