Keeping a leash on your dog while inside your home is an easy and effective way to guide your dog’s behavior. Leashes...
When and Why To Keep a Leash on Your Dog in the House
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Common Canine Problems Articles
“My Dog Won’t Stop Biting the Leash. How Do I Make It Stop!”
It’s typical and natural for a puppy or an untrained dog to put the leash in their mouth. It takes patience to work...
10 Things to Do Instead of Going to the Dog Park
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...
Having a Well-Socialized Dog
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”....
Housebreaking Your Dog
Housebreaking a dog can be a frustrating time but it is an essential lesson in how to train a puppy. It may seem like no matter what you do you cannot get your dog to “Go” outside and then end up cleaning up a mess or puddle in your home. This can drive you to...
Rough Dog Play
Healthy dog play can sometimes look rough and tumble and fierce and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But if you are concerned about it, your dog may indeed be playing too rough. Managing off-leash playtime with other dogs can be a real issue.Quick Tips for Rough...
Uncontrolled Barking
Uncontrolled barking can cause neighborhood headaches or even get you thrown out of your apartment. With their keen senses, dogs tune in to things we don’t always hear or see that can put them into serious barking mode. Leaving your dog at home or in your car (when...
Your Dog at the Front Door: What Happens When Guests Arrive?
You’ve taught your dog well. He usually behaves and responds to your commands when people come to your door. But just because your dog knows what to do it doesn’t mean your guests know what they need to do when arriving at your home.