The mental aspect of dog training is just as important as the physical. The question is why? Why is the mental just as important as the physical when it comes to training? Training is just physical techniques right? Wrong! Here's a good example. Athletes train...
Of all my "7 Common Commands" one of the most important I try and put overtime into is the "Stay" command. It can be lifesaver in the right situations. I've had countless testimonials from my clients over the years about how the stay command possibly...
Professional dog trainers refer to it as the "Recall." The average dog owner knows it as simply "Come." Both are the same command and are extremely important to teach your dog. The come command is not only the cornerstone of obedience training, but it also...
Jumping dogs can often be a total embarrassment especially when they're a larger breed that literally knocks over your house guests when they walk in. A dog with a bad jumping habit can not only be embarrassing but also a safety hazard as a large...
In the dog training world we call it "Counter Surfing." We've all seen the dog that knows it's height and likes to use it to their advantage to grab food off the countertops. I'd be a liar if I said I haven't had several of...
We've all seen it and we all feel the same about it. Nobody likes a dog that marks in their house. It stains furniture and makes the house smell like a kennel. It's definitely one of the drawbacks of having a male dog. Most of...
Whenever I go to people's houses who have dogs, 9 times out of 10 they have to hold their dogs back while letting me in the front door. If they weren't holding them they'd be gone out that door so fast your head would spin....
This is an area where so many people struggle with their dogs. Separation anxiety can often be the main reason animal control gets called resulting of a dog getting dumped at the shelter. It's an issue that many believe there is no cure for and...
Many dogs are timid, whether they're from a shelter or a breeder. Often it's a personality trait ingrained in their DNA while other times it's a learned behavior from their past history. Whatever the case may be I have a unique method that has gotten...
If there's one word you'll be saying more than any other when you get a new dog it's the "No" command. It's only natural for a new to not know the rules of your house. A puppy obviously knows nothing when you first get it...