Category: Dog Training

What Are The 5 Golden Rules of Dog Training: Rule #3

In this blog, I’m going to share the power of the Five Golden Rules of dog leadership (in particular, Rule #3) and why they’re the answer to even the most challenging behavior issues The question of how to improve dog obedience boils down to one thing: in the eyes of your dog, who is in […]

Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: Rule #2 is Delaying Acknowledgement

Rule Number Two of the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules always surprises dog owners who are new to the concept. If viewed through the lens of human psychology, Rule Number Two can make any dog owner go “But oh, isn’t that going to hurt my dog’s feelings?” After all, Rule Number Two is about delaying […]

Dog Psychology: How to Understand What Your Dogs Are Thinking

Using dog psychology requires a deep understanding that our dogs do not think like us. We love our dogs, and we want to communicate with them and know what they are thinking. But here’s an important truth: dogs do NOT think like humans! dog ps One of the most common dog training and dog care […]

How to Bond With Your Dog: Connect and Understand Dogs Better

If you’re looking for ways on how to bond with your dog, I’d recommend focusing on these three pillars: connection, being present, and trust. Dogs have this beautiful reputation of being loyal, loving animals. And they truly are! JOIN MY FREE REACTIVITY CLASS And creating that connection with dogs through dog communication and bonding with […]

How to Make Dog Training Successful: The #1 Dog Training Rule

There are hundreds of helpful tips on how to make progress in dog training. However, there is only one POWERFUL rule on how to make dog training successful: sending a clear message to your dog. In this blog, we’re talking about the dog training benefits of delivering a clear expectation to your dog, and how […]

Dog Recall Training: 15 Tips to Get Dogs to Come Everytime

In the perfect world, the best dog recall training concludes with you able to let out a call and a whistle and your dog rushing towards you. But that’s not always the reality. Our dogs love to explore — sometimes leaving a significant gap between us and them. That kind of independence is good! But […]

How to Do Timeout for Dogs Effectively: Tips from a Top Dog Trainer

Timeout for dogs is a powerful dog training tool that enforces correct behavior WITHOUT hurting your relationship with your pets. As a dog trainer, I am a big advocate of timeout for dogs as a way of discipline. In my training, I value connection before correction. I absolutely know that shouting, scaring, and threatening our […]

How to Calm Dogs Down: Why Alone Time is a NEED For Your Dogs

In this blog, you’ll read the best ways on how to calm dogs down fast, especially when you have a dog that’s anxious and on the edge all the time. The skill of calming a dog is absolutely crucial for every dog owner who truly wants the best for their furry friend. As a dog […]

Why you must become the Pack Leader

When you are being challenged, then you need to act like the pack leader The post that I wrote about Becoming the Pack Leader, introduced the fact that many people who do not claim the Pack Leader position in their home early on, when they have a puppy, end up with issues when it comes […]