Jun 16, 2021 | BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG
When we think of training our dog training to improve his behavior, we tend to think how the dog needs to change. The dog is behaving inappropriately; he’s a jerk; he’s out of control! Our focus is on the bad behavior, and how we’d like it to just go away. Of course,...
Jun 16, 2021 | TRAIN YOUR DOG, UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG
Every time you give your dog a command, you’re communicating more than just words. Yes, you’re giving direction, but you’re also teaching your dog about your expectations. When dogs respond inconsistently to commands, it’s almost always because...
Jun 14, 2021 | BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG
Like us, dogs can be creatures of habit. Changes in routine, activity level, the level of emotional energy; how much, how long, and how frequently they are asked to handle social contact, all can challenge a dog’s ability to remain emotionally resilient and...
Aug 14, 2020 | Life Skills, TRAIN YOUR DOG, UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG
Housetraining a new puppy or adopted dog is mostly a matter of sticking to a schedule and plan. This is true, even if you’re going back and housetraining a dog that never was 100% reliable, or tuning up a pup whose housetraining has gotten a wee bit sloppy and...
Aug 1, 2020 | Communication, UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG
Touch can be used to calm dogs, to energize them, to reinforce good behavior and more. In this article, we’ll look at the best ways to use physical contact to improve your dog’s training and behavior. Whether we’re playing, training, or just hanging out, we dog...
