Learning to understand your dog’s body language
Learning to understand your Dog’s Body Language Ever found yourself completely confused by some dog behaviour, with no idea what your dogs are doing or saying to each other? Sometimes their actions can look completely random. It seems as though there’s no meaning to what’s going on. In fact the opposite is true. But before […]
DD: 010 My Dog Is Too Strong For Me To Walk + Dog Overexcitement
“Doggy Dan, my dog is too strong for me to walk! What should I do?” If getting your dog to walk outdoors TERRIFIES you, these tips will help you get through. Taking your dog for long walks is supposed to be one of those pleasant experiences; relaxing, enjoyable, and memorable. However, for many people, they’re […]
DD 015: How to train your dog to come every time
In this FREE podcast we take a look at one of the most basic of all commands. Something that’s surely so natural for a dog… but sadly for many people it isn’t. So simple in theory The recall, as I like to call it, is all about getting your dog to return to your side. […]
How Do Dogs Assert Dominance
“Dan, how do dogs assert dominance?” Here are the signals that will quickly tell you your dog is showing dominant, aggressive behavior and what you should do about it. A dominant dog is telling everyone, “Hey, I’m the boss around here!” In the absence of a clear leader, all dogs will be compelled to step […]
Understanding Dog Bites
This week I thought I would touch on a very serious topic. Dog bites. Just a few days ago I received an all too common phone call from a lady. Her dog had bitten her son. It was a nip to the foot, not a mauling, however she called me to ask if I could […]
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 […]
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 […]