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 […]
Unraveling the Controversy: The Truth Behind the Pack Leader Theory in Dog Training
The Pack Leader Theory (sometimes referred to as the Alpha Theory, or Dominance Theory) in dog training is always a controversial topic. The main reason? Most audiences claim it’s debunked and no longer effective in training dogs. But is it? In my years as the beloved Doggy Dan, I have found immense success in the training […]
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, […]
Two Most Important Types of Dog Walks EVERY Dog Owner Needs to Know
Walking your dog is a crucial part of raising and training them; thus, knowing the two types of dog walks can make a HUGE difference to your training experience. “Doggy Dan, is there more than just one way to do dog walks?” Yes… and my goal is to help dog owners tap into the power […]
How to Stop Leash Pulling in 5 Minutes By Addressing The #1 Cause
This blog will teach you how to stop leash pulling in 5 minutes with my tested and proven strategy that helps leash-pulling dogs walk calmly. When dog owners come to me for help on how to stop leash pulling, I feel for them, especially when I hear the frustration in their voices. It’s understandable why […]
Do This to Stop Dog-Walking Problems Like Pulling Leash and Misbehaving
If I asked you to write down at least three dog-walking problems, I am sure I’d find leash pulling and misbehaving somewhere on that list. Why? Because almost 80% of those who come to me for help on walking their dog have those issues. And here’s the truth: the solution is fairly simple. The problem […]
Why Is My Dog Yelping: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever asked “Why is my dog yelping for no reason?” this blog will answer that and offer quick solutions for this puzzling dog behavior. Dogs don’t always say what they’re feeling, so it’s understandable why we want to know the reason why dogs yelp. Each sound our dog makes is crucial; it can signify hunger, […]
The Calm Freeze: Doggy Dan’s Technique to Quickly Calm Dogs
What do you do when your dog’s energy levels spike from a 3 to an 8? My answer as a top dog trainer: the Calm Freeze. I know it’s daunting seeing your dog transform from well-behaved and calm to rowdy and agitated in the blink of an eye. JOIN MY FREE REACTIVITY WEB CLASS But […]