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…
Personal health and wellness are often at the top of the list for New Year’s resolutions. But how do our dogs figure into our resolutions? That might sound like, ‘we should work on training more.’ But what if it’s actually about finding the right training program? If you’ve been feeling frustrated by your dog’s behavior,…
Dog Coach dog training is about changing your energy as a dog owner and handler. You want better behavior from your dog, you’re raising the expectations of your dog – and yourself. Something as small as changing your voice can change your energy and shift the way you speak to your dog. Dogs Don’t Speak…
What is Place Command for Dogs Place is a command that tells your dog to go to a specific location and remain there until released. It can be a small rug, cot, dog bed, even a bath mat or towel. Place is a helpful command for getting your dog to settle and using it regularly…
Why Short Walks Can Be More Effective for Your Dog When most people think of a tired dog, they think of long walks, running free, or playing fetch. Each of those has its place. But for many dogs, especially those struggling with behavior, shorter walks can be far more effective. Not because they burn more…
When you want a better-behaved dog, it all starts with establishing your dog’s calm state of mind. By focusing on training at home with lower distractions, you teach your dog how to be calm. A calm dog doesn’t just naturally happen without your instruction. If your dog is too activated and adrenalized, nothing you say…
Full crate training teaches your dog to self-settle in their crate, with the door closed, whenever you place them there for a nap or nighttime sleep. This approach provides the greatest benefits of crate training and contributes to better behavior both inside and outside your home. Why Is Crate Training Important? Beyond the practical benefit…
When you’re trying to train a better dog, every day is a good day to train your dog. Feeding morning breakfast, getting “dressed” with collars and leash, going out the door, and on your everyday walk, the opportunities can be significant. How do you identify training opportunities? Seeing issues that need changing is easy when…
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 that support your balanced…