When you look at your adorable bundle of joy and they give you those classic “puppy dog eyes” for some affection, you might think to yourself “how do dogs learn?” It’s a valid question. How does your dog know to give you the cute stare when they want a nice bit of attention? What exactly

Many clients ask me if they can tackle house training without a crate. Crates can be a fantastic tool for housetraining your dog, but in some cases, they aren’t the best fit. While we always recommend using a crate for housetraining when you can, you can certainly house train a dog without a crate. It’s

If you’re trying to stop your dog from barking at other dogs, or to prevent your puppy from barking at other dogs when they reach adulthood, you’ll use the exact same principles. When you’re catching up from behind, you’ll need to use some extra time and energy as opposed to those working on prevention! If

House training a Chihuahua can be easier than you think! You’re probably skeptical, and for good reason! Chihuahuas are notorious for being one of the most difficult breeds to housetrain. However, many of their housetraining issues come because their owners overlook periodic accidents. Our Dog Savvy Small Dog Training course covers all you need to

As a dog trainer, I periodically get inquiries about dog protection training. It’s logical, one of the upsides to having a dog can potentially be their ability to protect you and your home. However, dog protection training is one topic that I generally recommend pet owners avoid for their own safety and for the safety