5 Safety Rules to Protect Your Pup This Holiday Season
A lot changes in your household during the holiday season… Visitors come and go New decor is placed around your home Different food dishes are often prepared …and while all these things might be normal to you, they can be really confusing (and stressful!) to your pup! As we are just days away from celebrating […]
3 Common Misconceptions About What Makes a Dog Aggressive
If you watch the news or read the paper, it’s likely that you’ve 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 dog—perhaps a specific breed, like a Pitbull or German Shepherd. […]
How to Overcome Your Fear of Aggressive Dogs to Become a Dog Trainer
If you’re somebody who’s thought about becoming a dog trainer, but you’ve been put off because you’re concerned about the dangers of working with aggressive dogs, you’re 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 […]
Best Behaved Dog Breeds: Does Breed Determine a Dog’s Personality?
Is it the breed or the personality that determines the dog? Let’s find out what the best behaved dog breeds are! I often get asked the question, “What are the best behaved dog breeds?” And here’s my answer… The idea that a breed can determine a dog’s personality is one of the biggest dog myths […]
Correcting Bad Dog Behavior: Why Your Dog Is like a Mirror
A lot of people ask me, how do I train my dog? Or even more important, how do I go about correcting bad dog behavior that already exists? And the answer is always this. When it comes to training a dog it’s important that we first start with a solid foundation. That’s where you get […]
DD 03: Dogs fighting in the same house
My free Doggy Dan Podcast Show No.3 is available now. This blog will give you an overview of what is included in the podcast: Dogs fighting in the same house. If you are not needing help with this topic then don’t worry, the topic you want is coming soon… Alternatively, you can go straight to […]
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 […]