How to Stop Dog Lunging and Have a Calmer Dog on the Leash

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In this blog, I share the reasons behind dog lunging and practical, quick methods to turn a lunging dog into a calmer one on the leash. What is dog lunging?  You can pinpoint this issue when your dog suddenly reacts with lunges and hyperactivity while on a leash. One moment, you could be walking with […]

The Calm Freeze: Doggy Dan’s Technique to Quickly Calm Dogs

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What do you do when your dog’s energy levels spike from a 3 to an 8? My answer as a top dog trainer: the Calm Freeze. I know it’s daunting seeing your dog transform from well-behaved and calm to rowdy and agitated in the blink of an eye. But here’s an important fact I’ve learned […]

How to Deal with an Overprotective Dog and Why Dogs Protect So Much

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If you are wondering how to deal with an overprotective dog, you MUST know that these animals are NOT naturally inclined to cause harm. In fact, dog aggression from overprotectiveness is a case of a dog’s desire to keep harm away from you and the property they’re protecting. But when is a protective dog too […]

Do Dogs Feel Our Stress? The Number One Cause of Dog Stress

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Any loving dog owner gets concerned about the factors that cause dog stress. After all, we just want the best for our pets, from their physical to mental health. You can attribute the cause of dog stress to multiple factors: unhealthy upbringing, violent history, a chaotic environment, and strained relationships with owners and other dogs. […]

Dogs Not Listening? Here’s How to Get Dogs To Listen More

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If anyone comes to me for tips on how to get dogs to listen more, I always ask them to do this: “Think of the most connected, most effective conversations you’ve had with a loved one. Were they done with shouting, or were they filled with calm, understanding energy?” Surely, you would say the latter. […]

How to Stop Dog Barking with Doggy Dan Golden Rule #4: Dealing with Danger

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Dogs do not bark just because. Anyone who wants to know how to stop dog barking should understand behind any excessive barking is a real, serious trigger… at least in our dog’s eyes. Indeed, barking is a big behavioral issue! But it is often misunderstood. Most dog owners and even dog trainers treat barking at […]

What Are The 5 Golden Rules of Dog Training: Rule #3

In this blog, I’m going to share the power of the Five Golden Rules of dog leadership (in particular, Rule #3) and why they’re the answer to even the most challenging behavior issues The question of how to improve dog obedience boils down to one thing: in the eyes of your dog, who is in […]