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, […]
How To Stop Dog Reactivity: Doggy Dan’s Comprehensive Guide To Managing Reactive Dogs

If you want to know how to stop dog reactivity, this blog from Doggy Dan will help you improve the behavior of your 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Your Dogs Need Timeout + Frequently Asked Questions on Timeouts

The reason why dogs need timeout is because they don’t naturally understand human language. If you want to give consequences or correction for a specific dog behavior, you must speak a language your dog totally understands. And that’s where timeouts come in. The thing about timeout for dogs is that it’s so simple. And because […]
Using the Short Line for Dogs: Why This Tool Can Radically Change Your Training

The reason for using a short line for dogs boils down to this: control. It sounds extreme, but in dog psychology, the one in control is the one in charge. And when your dog runs under tables and around the garden uncontrollably, and you’re having a hard time catching them, you’re not in control! The […]