Most of our dogs love their off-leash playtime. But what do you do when you can’t get your dog to come back to you at the park? Trying to chase your dog down or yelling at your dog until she stops playing is time-consuming, frustrating, embarrassing, and ineffective. Instead, put your Dog Training Hat on … Read more
Puppies pee in their crates a lot – but what do you do when it seems like your puppy prefers to pee inside his crate? In our latest Ask a Behavior Consultant, we answer the question: My dog was apparently trained to urinate in his crate before we got him (he’s 13 weeks old). We … Read more
Kayla Fratt, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, answers 5 different questions from readers about canine behavior and dog training. We cover: 1) A dog who’s scared of his harness 2) A dog who’s scared of the car 3) An owner who wants his dog to pee outside instead of on potty pads 4) A dog who’s … Read more
Journey Dog Training’s head trainer answers five viewer questions about dog behavior and dog training.
I was a bit skeptical of buying a Furbo for Cyber Monday of 2018. Though the training tool and pet camera was 50% off, I wasn’t quite sure if I actually needed the fancy tech toy. I bought the Furbo anyway. We set it up eagerly, filling it with rounded kibbles that shouldn’t jam the … Read more
Most puppies are born with a strong desire to chew. The need to chew on things – anything, anyone – gets worse as they age before tapering off as they reach social maturity. Most of us know to give our teething puppies chew toys. But what do you do if your puppy would rather chew on you than chew on a toy? In … Read more
Not all dogs are natural social butterflies. Some dogs are born a bit more aloof with others, while other dogs learn to be socially standoffish after a bad experience (or just too little social experience). But as humans, it’s really hard for us to teach our dogs to play nicely with other dogs! What to … Read more
Puppies can be bundles of joy and holy terrors, often within the same minute. They like to bite, chase, tackle, and play rough. While they’re not as big as adult dogs, they often lack the skills and control to live nicely in our homes without help. In the latest “Ask a Behavior Consultant” question, we’re exploring what … Read more
Just like people, some dogs really struggle with sibling rivalry. In fact, dogs that go home with their siblings often struggle with aggression issues more than dogs who are raised without a “sibling” – whether or not they’re actually related. In the latest “Ask a Trainer” question, we’re helping a reader troubleshoot the sibling rivalry between his … Read more
