Category: Dog Behavior

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 […]

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 […]

One of my best Dog Training Tips

I have so many great dog training tips – this is possibly my favourite… Before you ask your dog to do something, ask yourself this: “Do I think that my dog will succeed?” If the answer is no then why are you going to do it? Lets take a very simple example. You are training […]

Managing your dog with a new baby at home

Bringing home a new baby is a wonderful experience and you want everything to go as smoothly as possible with your dog. Here is a little list of some things that you can do which will really help make the transition simple and straight forward. 1. Be the pack leader Being the pack leader is […]

Keeping children safe around dogs

Best dog around children Keeping children safe around dogs is a topic that we really do need to improve our knowledge on. So many dog bites on children happen when some very basic rules are broken. With this in mind I thought I would run through some of the key ways that you can avoid […]

Best Dogs to Own: Do Dog Breeds Really Matter?

Does the dog’s individual character determine the dog, or is the dog breed the main factor? And what are the BEST dog breeds? Let’s find out! Key Takeaways Table Of Contents The Most Popular Dog Breeds and What They’re Associated With Labrador Retriever: The Best Family Dogs Labs are everyone’s favorite dogs for a reason. They […]