The Way Dogs Exit Cars Predict If You Will Have Calm Walks with Dogs

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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 […]

How to Safely Socialize Your Dog with Other Household Pets

Getting a new pet is a really exciting event! Whether it be a second family dog, a new bunny, or a flock of chickens there’s nothing better than opening your home to a new furry (or feathery or scaly) family member! But what happens when your new and current pets don’t get along? More specifically, […]

Doggy Dan’s 7-Step System for Keeping Your Dog Off the Furniture

You’ve just bought a brand-new furniture set and you’ve set it up in your living room. Fifteen minutes later your dog comes in from digging in the dirt, jumps on your new couch, and leaves muddy footprints all over your new upholstery. How frustrating is that? If you’re struggling to keep your pup off your […]

Doggy Dan’s Training Tips: How to Potty Train an Adult Dog

A lot of people tend to struggle with potty training their pets…particularly new puppies! But, over the last few months I’ve gotten many requests asking me to talk about potty training older dogs. I can see where people might struggle here…especially if your new canine companion is an older dog who came from a rescue! […]

How to Get Kids Involved While Training Your Dog at Home

In order to properly train your dog at home, you need to establish a clear, consistent training routine for your pup. This means… Setting firm boundaries. Sticking to a set routine (meal times, potty breaks, walks,etc.). Strategically rewarding your dog for good behavior. Following through with time outs when your pup struggles to listen. Maintaining […]

The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Dangerous Dog Aggression Issues

Dog aggression. It’s one of the biggest reasons that people… Dump their dogs on the side of the road. Send their dogs to shelters. Have their dogs euthanized. It’s heartbreaking and tragic, but it happens every day. Why? Because people truly don’t believe that there is hope to change the behaviour of a dog. And […]

Dog Training: The Power of Mind Space Connections in Dogs

Hi there! Today, I want to share with you something that I call “mind space.” I coined the term after something that kept happening to me when I was walking one of my dogs–my dear dog Tamar, who has since passed away. Over the years that I had Tamar, it became very apparent that she […]

Time Out: One of The Most Effective Dog Training Methods

When you hear the word “time out,” you probably envision a small child getting sent to his or her room for a few minutes as a punishment for doing something naughty. Why? Because it’s a safe, kind and effective training method that works to help children understand and cool down when their behavior has been […]