How to Handle a Dominant Dog + How To Introduce A New Dog To A Dominant Dog
Wondering how to deal with your bossy furry friend, or how to introduce a new dog to a dominant dog? Don’t fret ā these problems CAN be solved, and quickly, tooā¦let’s get into it! The question of how to handle a bossy, dominant dog is common among dog owners who are exhausted, frustrated, and overwhelmed […]
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 āBut oh, isnāt that going to hurt my dogās feelings?ā After all, Rule Number Two is about delaying […]
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 canāt 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 donāt speak English, so itās 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 youāre looking for ways on how to bond with your dog, Iād 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, weāre 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 thatās not always the reality. Our dogs love to explore ā 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 […]