Dog Coach Blog

Articles by Topic

What is a Remote Collar? (coming soon)

Most Recent Articles

When Is the Best Time to Get a Second Dog? Expert Tips for a Smooth Transition

There are pros and cons of getting a second dog. Thinking through each point is essential before introducing another pup to your household. Here are some tips that will help you make the best decision.When is Right to Get a Second Dog? As dog trainers, we’re often...

Our Favorite Dog-Related Products

As dog trainers and owners, we have favorite dog-related products that make our lives easier and are well-made. Many are from smaller businesses and are also available locally. We love to support our local businesses year-round, but especially during the holiday...

Anticipate Excitement Level and Have a Well-Trained Dog

Learning to anticipate your dog's reactivity is key to stopping unwanted behaviors. It’s a process and takes time to learn to read your dog’s body language well. The better we get at reading their body language, the more efficiently and accurately we can set ...

Advocating for Your Dog is an Essential Role in Training

Having a well-behaved dog starts with your leadership. We talk a lot about leading your dog to make better choices, consistent boundaries, and assigning your dog a job. A key component to being a successful leader is advocacy. No matter who you’re leading, a team at...

Why Dog Training Tools Are Essential: Understanding the Prong Collar

Can a person be successful without using tools to change their dog’s behavior? Absolutely. But using these tools to train your dog speeds up the process and makes your consistent training effort very efficient. The use of training tools in our program can produce fast...

Teach Calmness Using a Schedule for Better Behavior

Setting and maintaining a schedule can help take the guesswork out of resolving bad behavior. No matter your dog’s age, more daily management of your dog is generally required to get different results. A Schedule for Calmness Setting and maintaining a schedule is...

Separation Anxiety: A Balanced Approach to Curing It Through Training

Separation anxiety in dogs can make your life, and your dog’s, much more challenging than it needs to be. The good news is that it is fixable and you can stop the barking, whining, chewing, digging, and pawing. Your leadership is the key ingredient to changing this...

When and Why To Keep a Leash on Your Dog in the House

Keeping a leash on your dog while inside your home is an easy and effective way to guide your dog’s behavior. Leashes are traditionally used on walks, outside of the house, but added training value can be found in using them inside. Many people seek out dog training...

Staying Safe While Walking Your Dog

Dogs can be a great source of companionship and a solid motivator for your exercise. But walking an untrained dog can be unpredictable and increase the risk of a fall. A recent study reports a sharp increase in injuries related to dog walking, with the most common...