Category: Dog Training

One of the worst experiences for a dog owner is when you’re out for a walk with your dog and another dog approaches and you panic.  Whether it’s your dog who gets too excited or aggressive, or the other dog, …

I think nearly every dog owner has asked themselves whether using food to train their dog is effective, or just cheating!  When it comes to the question of how to train a dog with treats and whether or not you …

I first started looking for help treating dog separation anxiety when my miniature Dachshund, Taz, starting actually sitting on my feet when I put my shoes on to leave the house!

Separation anxiety in dogs is serious.  Your dog needs …

One of the most frustrating things for a dog owner is having a dog who won’t come when called.  Not only is this annoying, but it can also be a safety concern if the dog is heading for danger, and …

In order to be able to walk your dog in a way you both will enjoy, you first need to know how to stop your dog from pulling on the lead.  The problem is that your dog thinks he is …

A barking dog can drive anybody crazy. The good news is that barking is not something dogs need to do in order for them to be happy. In fact, barking is usually a sign of stress, frustration, anxiety or over …

One of the saddest things is the number of people who misunderstand fearful dogs, and in trying to make things better for their dogs, they actually make it worse. Fearful dogs are nearly always lacking strong pack leaders, and their …

I recently came across Tracey Stewart’s book, Do Unto Animals – How Animals Live and How We Can Make Their Lives Better.  The book contains a chapter regarding pit bulls that brought me to tears.

It’s a beautiful, inspiring, …

Today I’d like to clear something up.  It’s that myth that’s been talked about for years, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” This isn’t true! That would be like you can’t teach an elderly man or woman new …