While dog parks may seem like a good idea, they can compromise your dog’s calm, manageable state of mind and all the work you’ve done on training your dog. You can never be quite sure who is there and how other dogs will behave. Instead, opt for one of these choices...
There’s no question that food can have a powerful effect on a dog. How you choose to incorporate food into relationship-based dog training actually matters. By using a dog’s natural food drive, you can impart lessons of leadership, calmness, impulse control, and...
Socialization of your dog is built on your human-canine relationship before it’s time for a fun canine-canine interaction. Leadership precedes socialization. Socialization of dogs goes beyond the simple concept of “mixing with others” and “let the dogs work it out”....
By using calm, confident leash control while walking your dog at your side, you are practicing a Structured Walk. It’s an exercise in communicating better behavior expectations for your dog. The Structured Walk is a fundamental component of Dog Coach training and...
Getting a new puppy is a big milestone. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or it’s your first dog, these puppy training tips will help get you started. The more time you put in with your puppy now, the quicker success you’ll have getting better behavior in the...
