Category: Dog Training

How to introduce dogs on a walk correctly

How to introduce a dog So often, greeting another dog on a lead becomes a total disaster, with both owners apologizing for their dog’s behaviour and neither dog enjoying the experience. Neither owner is sure what the correct meet and greet procedure is, or the what the right thing to say is, and we become […]

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 […]

Nature knows best

Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy is shown the rules of the dog One of the things about watching dogs meeting for the first time at the park is that if you know what you are looking for there is actually an awful lot going on. You see, dogs instinctively know that there are leaders and followers. […]

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 […]

Training a dog to fetch

Training a dog to fetch Having a dog who will charge after the ball can be a lot of fun and is a great way of exercising them. Here are some really key concepts that I run through in training a dog to fetch. The video above which when combined with some patience and a […]

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 […]

The power of using food rewards in your dog training

Dog training – The correct use of food rewards Food is one of the most powerful tools that you can use to motivate and train your dogs. Think of it as very similar to the way you view your pay check each week…how long would you work at your current job if they stopped paying […]

9 Ways on How to Keep a Dog Warm at Night: For Indoor and Outdoor Dog Care

Stop relying on your dog’s fur for warmth especially on freezing temperatures — here are nine effective ways to keep your dog warm at night during winter. Hi, I’m Doggy Dan. Finding the best ways to keep your dog warm at night before winter even starts is a must for every dog owner. There’s a […]