Dog Growling But Wagging Tail: What Does This Dog Behavior Mean?
In this blog, I’m going to teach you how to effectively understand and address the confusing behavior of a dog growling but wagging tail. Did you know a wagging tail doesn’t always mean a happy dog? And when a growl accompanies a wagging tail, it becomes even more confusing! In this blog, I’m going to help […]
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 […]
The Way Dogs Exit Cars Predict If You Will Have Calm Walks with Dogs
Seeing dog owners letting their dogs run wild when the car door opens is quite a familiar scene. It’s adorable at face value… but it’s a tricky if you want to have calm walks with dogs. “Doggy Dan, do you mean I also have to keep an eye on how my dogs exit the car […]
Why Your Dogs Need Timeout + Frequently Asked Questions on Timeouts
The reason why dogs need timeout is because they don’t naturally understand human language. If you want to give consequences or correction for a specific dog behavior, you must speak a language your dog totally understands. And that’s where timeouts come in. The thing about timeout for dogs is that it’s so simple. And because […]
Is Your Dog Snapping At Everyone? 9 Training Tips for Aggressive Dogs
Training tips for aggressive dogs flood the internet, all promising miraculous results! There’s a mix of positive reinforcement, showering dogs with treats, and even giving dogs really scary punishments! While all these solutions work for a while, I know one thing from my experience as a top dog trainer: you need to get to the […]
How to Deal with a Fear Biter: What Causes It and How You Can Change the Behavior
When you deal with a fear biter, you have to understand that this dog’s tendency to bite is not fueled by the desire to simply bite. These fear biters are fierce protectors. When dog owners come to me and ask about aggression due to fear, I tell them when they deal with a fear biter, […]
How to Train a Dominant Dog: 8 Powerful Training Strategies
Wondering how to train a dominant dog? Don’t fret — this problem CAN be solved, and quickly, too…let’s get into it! The question of how to handle a bossy, dominant dog is common among dog owners who are exhausted, frustrated, and overwhelmed by their bossy dogs. BOSSY DOMINANT DOGS: they always want to be in […]
Dogs Not Listening? Here’s How to Get Dogs To Listen More
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 Teach Boundaries to Dogs: Saying NO and Sticking to It
If you’re here because you’re wondering how to teach boundaries to dogs, I’m here to commend you! I know it’s tough. When our dogs start to show their puppy eyes, denying their requests becomes so hard. But there is power in SAYING NO. When dog owners say NO, it paves the way for better obedience […]