Why Is My Dog Growling At Nothing At Night: Reasons And Strategies for Training
If you’re wondering, “Why is my dog growling at nothing at night?” this blog will help you understand the root causes and how you can effectively calm your nighttime growler. Now, it might seem like your dog growls at nothing, but there could be more to it than meets the eye. Is your dog feeling […]
Understanding a Growling Dog + How to Handle Them
Understanding a growling dog is the first step to correcting behavior. In this blog, you will learn more about the growling dog, and what you can do as your dog’s trainer. When a dog growls, what’s actually going on? Is it a bad thing? Can it be dangerous? It’s VERY important to know, so let’s […]
Reactive Dog Meaning: Is Your Dog Showing Signs of Reactivity?
In this blog, I will tell you the reactive dog meaning, the unique behavior that comes with it, and how you can effectively help your dog overcome their reactivity fast! Reactive dogs react more intensely than other dogs. In a reactive dog’s mind, every trigger IS a big deal and requires an over-the-top response. Dogs […]
Leash Reactive Dog VS Aggressive Dog: What’s The Difference and How to Address Both
In this blog, you’ll learn the difference between reactive dog vs aggressive dog behavior and how you can manage behavior issues more effectively. So, your dog behaves differently when they’re on the leash. You can’t help but ask: is my dog leash reactive or aggressive? This blog talks about the difference between reactivity and aggression, […]
Managing an Anxious Reactive Dog: Training a Reactive Dog the Doggy Dan Way
If you want to know how to stop dog reactivity, this blog will help you improve the behavior of your anxious reactive dog fast! If your dog is a sweetheart one moment and an agitated barker the next, you can be dealing with a reactive dog. Quick disclaimer: a reactive dog is not always an […]
Dog Snapping at People: 10 Training Tips for Aggressive Dogs
If you want to learn how to deal with a dog snapping at people, this blog will teach you the top tips that will improve this behavior fast. Treats, physical corrections, and toy redirections: just some of the most common tips to stop a snappy dog. While all these solutions work for a while, I […]
How to Calm an Overexcited Puppy: The Secrets to A Well-Behaved Dog
Doggy Dan, why is my dog overexcited? Also, how to calm an overexcited puppy? I often get this question from dog owners dealing with dogs that are always all over the place, jumping on the couch, on them, and on other dogs. They bark, run, and lunge all because they are excitedā¦ something that causes […]
Signs of A Protective Dog: How to Deal With Overprotective Behavior
Dog owners, here are signs of a protective dog to look out for when you want to improve your dog’s overprotective behavior for good. If you are wondering how to deal with an overprotective dog, you MUST know that these animals are NOT naturally inclined to cause harm. In fact, dog aggression from overprotectiveness is a case […]
How to Handle a Dominant Dog + How To Introduce A New Dog To A Dominant Dog
Wondering how to deal with your bossy furry friend, or how to introduce a new dog to a dominant dog? Don’t fret ā these problems CAN be solved, and quickly, tooā¦let’s get into it! The question of how to handle a bossy, dominant dog is common among dog owners who are exhausted, frustrated, and overwhelmed […]