Best Dog Whistle to Stop Barking: What To Choose for Dog Training
“What is the best dog whistle to stop barking?” In this blog, I will discuss this popular dog training myth and the best alternatives that ACTUALLY work. Let me be upfront: relying on a whistle to stop a barking behavior is setting yourself and your dog up to failure. A whistle isn’t the ultimate solution. […]
What Is The First Thing You Should Train Your Puppy?
In this blog, I’m sharing the BIG tips on what is the first thing you should train your puppy on so you can set them up for success! The training sessions your dog receives during the first few weeks of their life define what your puppy’s behavior is going to be. A well-behaved puppy is […]
Dog Growling at New Puppy? How to Understand and Manage their Behavior
If your dog is growling at your new puppy, this blog will help you understand the reasons and provide practical solutions for a harmonious dog-and-puppy relationship. In an ideal world, when you bring home a new puppy, your existing dog will be excited about the newcomer. In reality, introducing a puppy to your older dogs […]
Safe Space for Dogs: How to Make the Best One for Dogs
A safe space for dogs is synonymous to a human being’s place of refuge — it’s a spot where they retreat from stressors or relax from a long day. As a dog trainer, I know that our dogs are susceptible to exhaustion, emotional and mental stress, and even anxiety. Stressors all around them can be […]
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 […]
Puppy Biting Solutions: Understanding Why Puppies Bite + 7 Ways To Correct It
“Doggy Dan, what do I do if my puppy keeps biting me aggressively?” In this blog dedicated to puppy parents, I’m sharing the best strategies in dealing with your small-but-big biter. Your puppy’s aggressive biting is REAL! And it HURTS! But it can be solved quickly. Let’s find out how… The journey of parenting a puppy […]
Potty Training a Puppy: 9 Common Potty Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When a puppy arrives in your life, it doesn’t come with a manual. Potty mistakes WILL happen. But the good news is you can get it under control quickly! FREE POTTY TRAINING COURSE In the first few weeks, you will be navigating new things like feeding a puppy, or keeping up with their seemingly endless […]
Quick Potty Training Puppy Guide: How to Potty Train a Puppy Fast
If you’re a puppy owner and you want your puppy to learn potty habits fast, this blog on how to potty train a puppy the right way, features my proven strategies that have worked for thousands of puppy owners! The moment you welcome your puppy into your home, it’s as if the world has changed. […]
Puppy Training: 5 Naughty Behaviors and Bad Habits to Reshape Before It’s Too Late
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is opening your doors to happiness. A new puppy brings in so much joy, laughter, and cuteness to turn you into a doting new puppy parent. You are often caught off guard by how adorable they are and how they seem like little angels that take your stress […]
