Should dog owners correct their dogs for growling? My opinion is no, because growling is one of the ways dogs communicate.
Dog Training
My tips on how to keep your dog calm at the door, how to teach your dog to stay on his bed and more. #zukes
These are the five most common loose-leash walking mistakes I see people making while walking their dogs, assuming the goal is to stop the dog from pulling.
The basic slip or “choke collar” is one of my favorite dog training tools. I’ve been thinking about how I will train my next dog, and what tools I’ll use for teaching a formal heel.
My top tips for getting a dog to come when called 99 percent of the time.
Is it OK to socialize and walk a puppy before he’s had all of his vaccinations? It’s all about finding the right balance.
Is it OK to playfight or roughhouse with my dog? I admit I wrestle with my dog, but it’s not the wisest choice for all sorts of reasons.
Are verbal corrections OK in dog training? Or is it no longer acceptable to tell your dog no? I’ll be the first to admit I tell my dog no all the time.
How do you reinforce calm behavior from a hyper dog? This post includes my tips on how to get an excited, high-energy dog to relax before and during walks.
Just because a dog is shy or even fearful around new people or new situations, it doesn’t mean he was abused. It likely means he just needs some more socialization in a positive way.