One day we may start to understand what dogs know
What dogs know I’ve decided the time has come to look a bit closer at our friends the dogs, and ask the question what do they actually know? It’s a funny thing being a dog trainer, having worked with thousands of dogs and their owners over the years; I have seen everything from the simply […]
DoggyDan Podcast 02: Toilet training puppies and dogs
Here’s my free Puppy Potty Training Free Video Course that’s getting rave reviews. My free Doggy Dan Podcast Show No.2 is available now. This blog will give you an overview of what is included in the podcast: Toilet Training Puppies and Dogs. If you are not needing help with toilet training then don’t worry… the podcast that […]
DoggyDan Podcast 01: Bringing a baby home – dog training
Podcast Show No.1 is available now. This blog post is really to give you an idea of what to expect in my free podcast. I have outlined what it contains below, and if you are not bringing a new baby into the home, then don’t worry… there will be lots more free podcasts coming along […]
DoggyDan Podcast: 5 Golden Rules Introduction – Becoming The Pack Leader
This is a really important podcast because it sets up WHY you need to become the Pack Leader in your home. This is the cornerstone of my training method and the cure for almost all behavioural issues. It also introduces my 5 Golden Rules that when put into place, will establish you as the Pack […]
Marching for dogs
On Tuesday 30th July, I marched with my two young children, along with several thousand other dog lovers up the main street in central Auckland, New Zealand. To be precise we were marching to prevent the testing of party pills on animals, especially dogs. Currently it’s being looked into on a Government level, so now […]
Dog personality and how we behave in life
This week I was reminded of how different dogs are, not just physically but also in terms of personality. The scenario As I wandered along the beach with my 3 dogs, I met a young couple on the beach who had a German Shepherd dog (GSD) on a leash. He was about 7 months old […]
6 reasons why you should neuter your dog
Moses, my 6-month old puppy, recently spent a couple of hours at the vets being de-sexed. It wasn’t a difficult decision at all, here’s why. The hormone testosterone that’s generated by the entire male (that is the word given for male dogs who are not de-sexed) is what drives the male dog to reproduce. When […]
What To Do If A Dog Attacks Your Dog While Walking
Are you worried about the risks of your dog getting attacked by another dog? This blog will help you know what to do if a dog attacks your dog while walking. Something I get asked a lot by pet owners is the right way to deal with a situation when their own dog is attacked […]
How to Stop Dog Aggression: Make Your Dogs Stop Fighting
Wondering how to stop dog aggression? This blog will help you stop your dog’s aggressive behaviors quickly with these proven tips from Doggy Dan. Dog aggression between dogs living in the same home is an interesting topic for a number of reasons. The main one has to be the question, “Why would two dogs who […]