When you have a leash reactive dog, walking can go from a fun adventure to an outright terror. Nothing makes a walk more difficult than trying to get your dog under control when they’re fearful or stressed. Luckily, there are ways to help your dog learn that a walk can be fun and that they … Read more
Training your puppy and creating a puppy training schedule can be difficult without guidance, but it isn’t just how to train your puppy that you have to consider. When your puppy is ready to learn certain cues and abilities is also one of the most important things to consider! For everyone who needs a good … Read more
Service dogs – they’re trained for many different tasks to aid in a number of different disabilities. When people think of a service dog, they often picture a seeing-eye dog first. However, an immense range of different service dogs exists today to aid in all sorts of tasks for their owners! What is a Service … Read more
Do you have a new puppy? Maybe you’re preparing your new puppy checklist and anxiously awaiting the day you can go pick up your new little furry friend? Or perhaps you’re doing your research to decide if you’re ready to add a new dog to your life or not. Regardless of the circumstance, there are … Read more
New puppy owners worry about all kinds of things – how to housetrain a puppy, how to prevent chewing, and how to stop puppy aggression, just to name a few. Many new pet owners find a bit of a shock when they pick up their new family member… Those teeth are sharp! When your furry … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
