Socialization Training: Why Dog Parks Arenāt the Best Option for All Dogs
Iām 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 theyāre not a great place to socialize your pup. Are you a little confused by this? You might be thinkingā¦āDoggy Dan, the dog park is the ONLY place where my […]
Doggy Dan Debunks 5 Common Dog Training Myths
Hey, Doggy Dan here. I hear people say things like āyou canāt teach an old dog new tricksā all the time. Just because you hear something time and time again doesnāt 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 […]
Jennifer Cattet: The Amazing Talents of Trained Service Dogs
Listen above or:Ā iTunesĀ /Ā SpotifyĀ Ā (Tap the subscribe button ā itās free and keeps you updated!) Todayās Guest Jennifer CattetĀ Ph.D. CPDT-KA: Iām so excited to introduce to you todayās guest, Jennifer Cattet, the founder of Medical Mutts,Ā a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the training of high quality diabetes alert dogs, seizure dogs and psychiatric service […]
The Scary Reality Behind Forgoing Dog Training
Spooky season has arrived, and there are many scary things out right now. But, do you know what I find scarier than ghosts and goblins? To me, itās an untrained dog. Why? Because an untrained dog is unpredictableā¦ …and canāt be called off if they get too jumpy, excited, or lash out at a stranger. […]
Nigel Reed: Emotional Intelligence Based Dog Training
Listen above or: iTunes / Spotify (Tap the subscribe button ā itās free and keeps you updated!) How to Stop Dog Barking in Seconds: The Training Tip Thatās Worked for Thousands of Dog Owners Todayās Guest Nigel Reed: Iām so excited to introduce to you todayās guest, Nigel Reed, a dog trainer with over 20 years of experience who […]
Drugs, Truffles, and Bums: The Science Behind Why Dogs Compulsively Sniff
Hey there, Doggy Dan here š Today Iām going to talk about your dogās superpower…her sense of smell! Did you know that dogs can smell 10,000 to 100,000 times better than we can?! Thatās truly amazing… They pick up on so many things that our noses canāt even smell. Which might be why your dog […]
Recall Training for Dogs: The Science Behind Why Your Dog Ignores You… and How to Fix It
Hey there,Ā Doggy Dan here.Ā Today Iām going to tell you a little bit about doggy recall…and why your dog might be the picture-perfect student inside your house but pretend you donāt exist the moment you get outside.Ā Because I know how frustrating it can be when your dog ignores you in the moments it […]
Hot Weather Dog Grooming: Should I Shave My Pup?
Hey there, Itās Doggy Dan, your friendly dog trainer š One non-training question I hear all the time from dog parents is āDoggy Dan, should I shave my dog?ā I get it; we all want our four-legged family members to be comfortable in the heat and maybe, JUST MAYBE, it will help with all the […]
The #1 Reason Positive Reinforcement Training May Fail Your Dog
https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/best-online-dog-training-course/ Hey there,Ā Doggy Dan here, As a dog trainer, Iām always open to hearing about many different dog training methodsā¦ ESPECIALLY when they focus on kind and gentle tactics to help dogs.Ā Lately thereās been a lot of buzz surrounding positive reinforcement training. While the style of this training is mostly good, Iād be […]