Dear Family Pupz,
One of the most frustrating things about being Roxie’s (a French Bulldog) mom is that she always runs away from me the minute I pick up her leash when it’s time to give her a walk.
It’s gotten to the point where my boyfriend and I have to go chase/hunt her down together to even have a chance of getting her harness and leash on her for a walk.
Do you remember when you took your little brother/sister, your son/daughter, or your young cousin to Disneyland for the first time?
Imagine for a moment, the sheer amount of sensory overload that their brains must have been experiencing when they excitedly walked through the park turnstiles for the first time.
Read More“Well of course dogs don’t understand English, I’m not an idiot!”, might be exactly what you’re saying to yourself right now.
And for most of you, this might be completely obvious, but for others, whether they’re aware of it or not, the idea that our dogs don’t come out of their mother’s womb knowing the entire English language (or the language that you regularly use) is a bit foreign to them…
Read MoreThis body signal can be used to signal friendly intentions, stress/avoidance or warning/guarding.
Read MoreWhen my dog is crying/whining in his/her crate at night, should I let them “cry it out”, so as not to encourage this behavior? This question is, by far, the most common question that I receive on crate training.
Read MoreOne of the most common dog training requests I get from my clients is to help them with a dog that jumps. This dog might jump up on them, family members, house guests, and/or anyone and everyone that they might encounter while out on walks in the neighborhood or at a nearby park.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what your dog is thinking when he looks at you sitting on the couch? Is it possible he may be thinking “Well, are we going to do ANYTHING today?”
Like you, your dog is probably more than ready to get out of the house and enjoy the summer before it quickly passes. His problem, however, is he can't buy plane tickets, drive a car or even just go for a walk by himself.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced us indoors at a level unprecedented in modern history, whether due to real unemployment levels reaching the highest level in the U.S. since 1934, or due to nearly half of all the employed U.S. workforce now working remotely from home.
This has led to a tremendous increase in the time we’ve been spending indoors with our dogs…
Read More… In other words, dogs were happier when they earned a reward by performing a task, rather than just being freely handed a treat.
Read MoreA question I often get asked is what the difference in benefits is between private dog training in comparison to group dog training classes.
Read MoreWhy teach your dog to perform a “down-stay”?
It's a great impulse control exercise.
It could be an alternative to undesirable behaviors we experience.
If done properly, early positive exposure to a variety of environments will help your puppy adjust socially in a human society & build your puppy’s confidence.
Read MoreThe best way to “speak dog” is to train your dog by utilizing positive training methods that reward the behaviors you want and that tap into your dog’s way of learning.
Read MoreFor a dog, personal space is of great importance, and as such, lip licks & tongue flicks can be used as an indication of a personal space violation.
Read MoreYawns are some of the most common communication signals dog owners observe in their dogs.
Read MoreA great and alternative way to feed your puppy her daily meal is to ask her for behaviors and reward her with her kibble every time she is successful.
Read MoreCrate training is essential for successful potty training. It helps create a private spot for your puppy & allows your pup to travel safely in a car, or on an airplane.
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