Well I can add a new obsession to Ace’s list – golf balls. Nothing frustrates me more than when my dog is so focused on a ball that he won’t respond to the most basic commands like come, heel, sit. So last week while Josh was hitting golf balls in the back yard (we’re fortunate …
Dog Training
How to potty train a puppy or newly adopted dog, and what not to do.
A dog does not have to be abused or traumatized by kids in order to be afraid of them. It could be that the dog simply has not been around kids enough and therefore sees them as loud, unpredictable and confusing.
One of the ways I help rescue dogs is to bring them to adoption events. Sometimes some of the more “challenging” dogs do not get out enough, and that makes them even less likely to be adopted because they are not out in front of people. At adoption events, the dogs generally sell themselves as …
My tip for the day: Throw away the puppy pads and train your dog to pee outside. Puppy pads create an extra, unnecessary step in housebreaking. If the ultimate goal is to get your dog to pee outside, then why do people insist on training the dog to pee inside? No wonder so many small …
It’s your responsibility to teach your dog how to act in this confusing, human world. Your dog can walk nicely on a loose leash. Your dog can be friendly with other dogs. Your dog does not have to cry, bark or destroy furniture every time you leave. Your dog can leave the garbage alone. Your …
Reasons not to use a head collar such as a Halti or Gentle Leader to walk and train your dog.
Tips for socializing your dog or puppy so he can be more comfortable around other dogs, people and new situations.
Many dogs have issues with wheels – bikes, Rollerblades, strollers, wagons, scooters, motorcycles, wheelchairs, skateboards, even cars. The issues vary from dog to dog. Some act out aggressively, lunging and barking. Some would actually bite a person on a bike if they could. Other dogs pull frantically at the leash while trying to chase or …
Are you stuck in a rut with dog training? Do you feel like you and your dog don’t connect? Have you been too busy for your dog? Do you believe you have reached the point where your dog can’t learn anymore? Are you out of ideas? Not true. You can always do something. Not necessarily …