What Is My Dog Thinking: The Importance of Dog Psychology
“What is my dog thinking?” In this blog, I talk extensively about dog psychology and why having this knowledge can help you train your dogs better. One of the most common dog training and dog care mistakes is that we communicate and relate to our dogs using human psychology. Typically, we view them as young […]
Do Dogs Understand Affection From Humans? How Dogs Communicate and Connect
Do dogs understand affection from humans even if they can’t speak our language? As a dog trainer, I have met thousands of dog owners whose eyes yearn to be told that yes, dogs can understand humans. Dogs don’t speak English, so it’s always a question of whether dogs can truly understand the hugs, or the […]
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 Put Dog in Time Out Effectively: Tips from a Top Dog Trainer
If you’re wondering how to put dog in time out WITHOUT hurting your relationship with your pets, I’m going to share an effective tool that’ll do just this! 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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating Diversity: Doggy Dan’s Dog Training Programs Made Accessible for Deaf Dog Owners
One of the greatest joys in life is dog ownership. Knowing this, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to benefit from the companionship of a canine! This being said, we know there are some circumstances that make owning and training a dog a little more challenging. And upon reflection of our own training programs, […]
Chew On This: Are Rawhide Treats Good or Bad for Your Dog?
Most dogs LOVE to chew. And most doggy parents are searching for something to give their pup—something that will satisfy their instinct to chew (without it being the new couch cushion or table legs)! Many people see rawhide treats as the solution. But is this the right solution? Key Takeaways: Dogs need to chew to […]