Teaching our dogs to walk nicely on leash is actually one of the hardest things that many dog owners do. It’s incredibly frustrating for both you and the dog! Journey …
My Dog is Chewing Up the Whole House
Most of us know that puppies chew up stuff. This common problem is annoying, expensive, and potentially even dangerous. Just because it’s normal for puppies to chew doesn’t mean all …
My Dog Barks Non-Stop in His Kennel – What Should I Do?
Many dogs struggle a lot with crate training. How should you respond when your dog barks non-stop in his kennel? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re tackling the following …
Help! My Dogs Beg for Breakfast Before Dawn!
Many dogs loooove their food. It’s part of what makes them so easy to train – and it’s what keeps them alive. But some dogs have a food obsession that …
Stop Your Dog From Digging in the Trash: A 2-Step Solution
Dogs are natural scavengers – and they’re quite good at it. While it’s common for dogs to dig in the trash, that doesn’t mean that you just have to “deal …
How Do I Get My Dog to Listen Without Treats?
One of the first questions my clients ask me when they realize that I train using treats is, “But how do I get my dog to listen without treats?” It’s …
How to Teach Your Dog to “Go Lie Down”
Go lie down. Kennel up. Go to your bed. Place. These are all the name of my favorite behaviors to teach every dog. Young or old, big or small, this …
The “Can You Listen When…?” Game Teaches Your Dog to Ignore Distractions
Teaching your dog to listen around distractions is one of the hardest parts of dog training. It’s also one of my favorite parts! Trainers call this process proofing. I created …
How Do I Get My Dog to Listen at the Park?
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 …
My Dog Chews On Things When He’s Home Alone: How Do I Stop That?
Dogs get up to all sorts of trouble when we leave them alone. Most dogs chew, dig, or destroy at least a few things in their time. But how do …
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