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 results. Training tools have a bad reputation, which is unfair…
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 important even for dogs that are not having trouble with potty 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 behavior to create a calm and secure dog….
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 because they are looking for more control…
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 injuries being broken fingers, shoulder sprains, and other…
It’s typical and natural for a puppy or an untrained dog to put the leash in their mouth. It takes patience to work with your dog to make walks and daily life less frustrating, and see them drop their leash. Here are points to remember as you start to convey better on-leash expectations to your…
A common question many owners have is: Will my dog always have to use a dog crate and prong collar? We always make the point that owners can choose when to stop using a crate or prong collar, but that the choice is best made when there are no more behavior issues to resolve.
You may have seen below our logo: “creating a family-centered canine life” – but what does that mean? Our dogs are truly family members. Although we raise them differently from children, dogs learn and respond best to a sensitive and assertive approach that teaches them how to be a respectable family member. When we train…
Dogs have the capacity to change and grow faster than we give them credit for. We tend to sell them short concerning their capacity to improve how they behave. What is required is a basic level of leadership to lead them toward the things we wish them to do. When we are consistent and relentless…
Working one-on-one with a trainer or coach is proven to give you better results–regardless of what you want to accomplish. Research done on career, fitness, and personal growth coaching can be applied to training your dog. In every case where you want more knowledge or better results, you may realize you’re not an expert on…