The Great Shave Debate: 5 Things to Consider Before You Shave Your Dog
For years, dogs owners, dog trainers, and even veterinarians have argued about whether it’s ok, or even beneficial, to shave your dog’s coat. So…to shave or not to shave…what is the right choice? As a dog owner myself, I know that the answer isn’t necessarily black or white. In fact, there are many factors (both […]
7 Life Lessons from My Beloved Dog Peanut
At the end of April 2018, my beloved dog Peanut passed away at the age of 13 and a half.I always believed that she came into this world to change lives and help us understand dogs and ourselves better.Now, looking back, I also realize she was one of the greatest life teachers I could have […]
Doggy Dan Shares His Top 10 Favorite Dog Books List
There’s nothing better than curling up after a long day with a cup of tea, your dog, and your favorite dog book. It’s a great way to relax, unwind, and spend some quality time with your pup. However, as someone who reads a lot of dog books, I often find myself at a loss for […]
Is it Cruel to Dress Up Your Dog for Halloween?
Halloween is just around the corner, and pet shops are full of adorable doggy costumes. From the traditional hot dog costume to monsters, superheroes, and everything in between, it’s hard to resist picking up an outfit for your dog to wear. You might get a kick out of taking pics (and posting them) of your […]
Doggy Dan’s Dog Training Tips: Why Smart Dogs Need Smart Owners
Out of all the animals in the world, dogs appear to be one of the smartest. Think about it for a minute… Your dog knows when you’re sad, angry or happy. He knows when it’s mealtime without being able to read a clock. He can sense danger when a stranger knocks at the door. 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 […]
Doggy Dan’s Top 10 Favorite Dog Movies
Hi there… Usually I like to share about dog training, but today I want to do something different and fun. Ready? Get excited, because tonight, it’s movie night! As a guy who loves dogs, you can bet that I’ve watched a fair share of dog movies in my life. And while I love them all, […]
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 discipline method that works to help children understand and cool down when their behavior has been […]
A Dog’s Sixth Sense: The Unexplained Power of Dogs
I’ve always been fascinated with how amazing nature is. It seems as though every day we discover new things about animals—things that previously may have seemed like the stuff of a science fiction novel or movie. And as a dog trainer, I’ve certainly seen my fair share of interesting and sometimes even unexplainable behaviour. One […]
What Training Dogs Has Taught Me about Parenting
Have you ever looked at your dog, then at your child, and thought to yourself, “I wonder how similar raising a children is to training a dog?” I have! In fact, after a decade of training over 3,000 dogs, owning 4 dogs, and having two human children of my own, I ended up writing a […]
Treat Your Pet: 7 Dog Foods Canines Crave
Dogs love food! Why? Well, same reason you do! It tastes delicious! Word of WARNING! Before we begin I would like to say that these foods ARE NOT necessarily the best foods for your dogs. They are simply treats and foods that I have found dogs love over the years that I’ve lived and worked […]
Free Dog Training Online? You Bet!
UPDATE: All good things come to an end, I’m afraid. The Free Trial is no longer available, but for just $1 you get exactly the same access for 3 days (plus some extra bonuses!) Amazing dog training no longer costs the earth Have you ever wished there was a website for training your new puppy […]
The Great Dog Trainer Shootout… Who’s the best, and how you can save hundreds
Want to know how to save literally hundreds of dollars training your dog? The other day a lady emailed me from Kentucky in the States, her dog had been a jumper, a barker, was becoming a little aggressive when people came to the front door. In fact her dog had all sorts of issues by […]
Marching for dogs
On Tuesday 30th July, I marched with my two young children, along with several thousand other dog lovers up the main street in central Auckland, New Zealand. To be precise we were marching to prevent the testing of party pills on animals, especially dogs. Currently it’s being looked into on a Government level, so now […]
How to control your dog – 3 important principles for success
The more I work with dogs the more I see that it’s so often the simple things that we really need to focus on. When it comes to ‘how to control your dog’, it’s a case of going back to basics. Here are 3 simple concepts that I use in so many situations when working […]
The power of using food rewards in your dog training
Food is one of the most powerful tools that you can use to motivate and train your dogs. Think of it as very similar to the way you view your pay check each week…how long would you work at your current job if they stopped paying you? A day, a week, maybe a couple of […]
About Doggy Dan
Doggy Dan is the founder of The Online Dog Trainer, a wildly successful online training program for dog owners. He has years of experience dealing with every type of behavioral dog issue and has worked with all breeds and ages of dogs. Over the last decade, he has helped over 25,000 people successfully train their […]