What Is Dog Reactivity And How Do You Train Reactive Dogs?
Understanding what is dog reactivity and effective reactive dog training starts with dog psychology and establishing clear leadership. Follow these essential tips from Doggy Dan to see fast results and improve your dog’s behavior today. Reactive dogs affect millions of dog owners worldwide. Studies show that reactivity is one of the most common behavioral issues […]
Reactive Dog Training: How to Calm an Anxious Dog and Regain Control on Walks
A walk can turn into a real disaster the moment your dog starts to bark and lunge at almost everyone and everything you meet. If this behavior makes it a painful struggle to bring your dog outside, the reactive dog training tips featured here will bring back hope. If your dog becomes uneasy and defensive […]
3 Common Misconceptions About What Makes a Dog Aggressive
If you watch the news or read the paper, itās likely that youāve come across a story about someone getting attacked by a dog. And I bet you that 9 out of 10 times, the dog in the story is some sort of large male dogāperhaps a specific breed, like a Pitbull or German Shepherd. […]
My Dog Bit Me: What to Do If Your Dog Bites
“Doggy Dan, my dog is starting to bite and it’s freaking me out!” If you’re ready to be DONE with your dog’s biting behavior, this guide will help you solve it FAST. āDoggy Dan, my dog bit me. Is there hope? Should I worry? What do I do next? Dog owners, I understand the concern […]
German Shepherd Personality: Common German Shepherd Behavior Problems
Is ātypical’ German Shepherd personality really that bad? Are you always going to deal with a hyper German Shepherd? In this blog, you’ll know why German Shepherd temperament gets a bad rap (and what you can actually do to handle it). Over the years working as a professional dog trainer, I’ve probably worked with more […]
How to Overcome Your Fear of Aggressive Dogs to Become a Dog Trainer
If youāre somebody whoās thought about becoming a dog trainer, but youāve been put off because youāre concerned about the dangers of working with aggressive dogs, youāre not alone. In fact, I encounter people every day who absolutely love dogs, but who also have fears about working with them–especially if they have aggressive tendencies. If […]
Fear Aggression in Dogs: The Right Training Can Change Dogs
In this blog, I’m sharing my most powerful tips that work in dog training, especially if you are dealing with fear aggression in dogs. Aggression due to fear (for example, territorial aggression and aggression from overprotectiveness) is a dangerous behavior problem that should be addressed correctly. There are so many strategies online telling you how […]
What To Do If A Dog Attacks Your Dog While Walking
Are you worried about the risks of your dog getting attacked by another dog? This blog will help you know what to do if a dog attacks your dog while walking. Something I get asked a lot by pet owners is the right way to deal with a situation when their own dog is attacked […]