Dog Ownership: 8 Things to Consider Before You Adopt a Dog
When you’re seriously considering adding a dog to your family… You might start wondering… What is the best kind of dog breed? Should I adopt from a shelter? How do I choose the perfect dog for myself or my family when there are so many different types of dogs out there? In my personal opinion, […]
Common German Shepherd Behavioral Problems and Personality Traits
German Shepherd behavior is one topic most dog owners have a preconceived idea of. Over the years working as a dog trainer, I’ve probably worked with more German Shepherd dogs than any other breed. This dog breed has a mainstream reputation of being tough and aggressive—think military dogs and police dogs. Over the years, I’ve […]
Recall Training: How to Get a Dog to Come When You Call
There’s nothing scarier than watching your dog run off across the beach, down the street, or through the woods while you helplessly call for him to come back to you without any luck. It only takes seconds, for a dog to vanish before your eyes—all because your dog is excited and decided to chase a […]
Begin a Dog Training Career: What it Takes to Become a Great Dog Trainer
If you’ve thought about becoming a dog trainer, but aren’t quite sure you have what is takes to become a great dog trainer, you’re not alone. In fact, there are tons of dog-lovers around the world who dream of living a life where they get up every morning and actually get paid to work with […]
How to Stop Dog Barking: Doggy Dan’s Ultimate Guide
Out of all the bad dog behaviors that exist, how to stop dog barking has to be one of the most frustrating issues to deal with. Think about it… If your dog has a barking problem, it’s unlikely that you’re able to control when he barks. This can lead to his howling keeping you up […]
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?
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 in the world. There’s simply not such thing as a “best behaved dog breed.” For example, people assume that if you […]
Vet Tech Careers: 5 Reasons Vet Techs Make Great Dog Trainers
If you read the title of this blog, and it made you smile or caused you to become intrigued, it’s possible that you work as a vet tech in your local animal hospital. First of all, I want to say thank you for doing a thankless job. I know how hard you work to ensure […]
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 […]
