Reactive Dog Meaning: Is Your Dog Showing Signs of Reactivity?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]