Category: Dog Training

When Should You Neuter Your Dog? A Guide to Timing and Health Benefits

When should you neuter your dog? This blog explores the right timing for spaying and neutering so you can reap the best benefits. Ahh, the cone of shame… Spaying and neutering household pets is a common and well-praised practice.  It reduces the risk of accidental breeding, which could land even more dogs in shelters. And […]

What Our Pets Experience After Their Time On Earth With Us — with Karen Anderson, Pet Loss Specialist

Listen above or: iTunes / Spotify  (Tap the subscribe button – it’s free and keeps you updated!) Today’s Guest Karen Anderson: I’m so excited to introduce to you today’s guest, Karen Anderson, an award-winning animal communication expert and Pet Loss Specialist. Karen’s incredible journey began when she was working as a deputy sheriff and was helped by various […]

Dog Rescue: Important Questions to Ask Before Adopting a Pup

Adopting a dog is a big deal! Kudos to you for choosing to rescue a pup that deserves a loving home.  While it’s such an exciting time, it can also be a little nerve wracking…especially if you’ve never adopted from a dog rescue before!  After all, you don’t know anything about this dog that you’re […]

Dog Boarding vs. Pet Sitting: What’s the Right Choice?

There comes a time when you’ll need to leave your dog.  No…not forever…just for a few nights. Whether you travel for work or are planning a family vacation, your four-legged family member can’t always tag along.  And as a doggy parent, you want your pup to be well cared for even when you can’t be […]

Canine Companion Therapy and Seasonal Depression: The Healing Benefits of Adding a Dog to Your Family

Ahh winter… The time of year when the days get shorter, colder, and so much darker.  And believe it or not, the lack of sunlight and outdoor time can actually lead to the “winter blues.” It’s also called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). When you’re affected by SAD, it can make you more sleepy, irritable, and […]

Healthy Dog Hygiene Habits: Doggy Dan Answers Important Questions Regarding Smelly Pups

I’ll be the first to admit that dogs can be DIRTY! They always seem to find that one little mud puddle to roll around in.  And they never hesitate to stick their noses in the trash can.  Which makes bathing an important part of their dog hygiene routine. In fact, bathing keeps dirt, parasites, and […]

Amanda Matoske: Building True Rapport With Natural Dog Training

Listen above or: iTunes / Spotify  (Tap the subscribe button – it’s free and keeps you updated!) Today’s Guest Amanda Matoske: I’m so excited to introduce to you today’s guest, Amanda Matoske, a kind, gentle dog trainer that has based her training career on the incredible teachings of dog training legend, Kevin Behan. In 2014, Amanda read Kevin’s book, […]

Socialization Training: Why Dog Parks Aren’t the Best Option for All Dogs

I’m going to let you in on a little secret…dog parks are a great way to let your dog off leash for some exercise, but they’re not a great place to socialize your pup.  Are you a little confused by this? You might be thinking…“Doggy Dan, the dog park is the ONLY place where my […]

Doggy Dan Debunks 5 Common Dog Training Myths

I hear people say things like “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” all the time. Just because you hear something time and time again doesn’t make it true…because you CAN teach an old dog new tricks! As a dog trainer, I want you to be armed with all the knowledge you need to […]