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...
I can't say it enough. Control is the absolute first step in the training process. Without control we can't train. When a teacher has a classroom full of students she gains control of them by having them sit in their assigned seats. Now she has...
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...
If there's a question I get asked a hundred times a week it's definitely "My dog is scared of people. How do I help it?!" There are many areas of socialization but the one I wanna discuss today is strictly with people. When a dog...