Tag: dog anxiety

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 […]

What Affects Dog Behavior: Why Your Dog Acts a Certain Way

What affects dog behavior can be traced back to multiple factors — dog personality, dog-owner relationship, their past history, and even the environment where they live! No dog is ever the same as another — and that’s the beauty of raising them. Each dog has a unique quirk that makes them so lovable. However, in […]

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 […]

Dog Stress Relief: What YOU Can Do to Relieve Dog Anxiety

If you’re anything like me, your furry companion means the world to you—and your dog’s stress relief is a big deal. But have you ever felt helpless and unsure when you see your dog experiencing stress? It can be heartbreaking to watch them struggle with anxiety, just like humans do. There are many factors that […]

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 […]

How to Find a Quality Dog Sitter/Walker Your Pup Will Love

During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, life gets busy! Suddenly you may find yourself booking plane tickets to visit relatives for the weekend on a whim, or skipping your normal lunch break to get some holiday shopping done. While this is a fun time for most people, it can take a toll […]

Doggy Dan’s Ultimate Summer Holiday Safety Guide

By far one of the best things about summer is the parties! From 4th of July firework shows to backyard BBQ and pool parties, there is no shortage of opportunities to get together with friends and family and celebrate everything this season has to offer. For us humans, this time of year is a lot […]

Why Does My Dog Do This?…10 Odd Dog Behaviors Defined

It’s no secret that dogs and humans often exhibit very different behavioral habits. After all, if you walked around sniffing others people’s butts in an attempt to get to know them, you might be sent in for a mental evaluation. Yet, some of these odd behaviors—like sniffing butts or rolling around in stinky things—are very […]

How to Determine If Your Dog’s Bad Behavior Is Caused by Boredom or Stress

As a dog trainer, I am often approached with questions about different dog behavioral problems. Some people believe the issues that arise due to boredom are caused by lack of exercise or a lack of attention given to a dog. And these things certainly can make the behavior worse. However, many of these behaviors are […]