Category: Dog Training

I’ve been recommending Doggy Dan, owner of the dog training website, TheOnlineDogTrainer.com, on my website for more than 7 years for dog and puppy training because his training methods are kind, easy-to-follow and effective.  Doggy Dan has created a …

Welcome!  I’m Debra and I’m the owner of PeopleLovingAnimals.com, a website devoted to the care, health and training of dogs and cats.  I’m happy to provide these 31 free dog training tutorials for help with dog training!

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I find it so heart breaking that dogs end up biting children, with the terrible consequences of being given away, sent back to the shelter, or worse, put down. The child is left with the heartache of having been bitten …

Keeping your dog out of the trash isn’t just about the mess.  It can be dangerous, even life-threatening, for a dog to get into the trash.  They could eat something that is toxic for them, choke on things, or get …

Dangerous dog behavior, specifically dog aggression, is one of the biggest reasons why dogs are sent to shelters, dumped on the side of the road, or euthanized. It’s tragic and heartbreaking, but it happens every day.  Why? Because people …

Learning how to calm a hyper dog becomes urgent if the dog is destructive, anxious or fearful.  They may also be problematic with behaviors like jumping on house guests, not settling down, getting overexcited or exhibiting excessively high energy.  In …

As soon as you bring your dog home, you should immediately start to develop a loving relationship with them in order for them to trust you and feel safe and secure in their new home.  Dogs are pack animals, so …

The best way to calm a fearful dog is to recognize that your dog is actually scared because you are giving them the message that they have to be the pack leader. Most dogs are followers, not leaders.  They’re simply …

Dog food aggression isn’t always a sign of dominance.  For many dogs, it can be a sign of fear or anxiety.  If your dog is a rescue or shelter dog, or if they haven’t received sufficient food in their lifetime, …

Seeing your dog upset in any way can be heartbreaking.  It can also be frustrating when no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get the dog to calm down.  Luckily, Professional Dog Trainer and Behavioral Specialist, Doggy Dan, …