Having a puppy that hates leash walking can be really stressful. The leash is an essential part of most new puppy owner’s toolkit. It enables them to safely go out and about with their dog. And even to help provide a backup for less predictable training situations. So when your dog is getting distressed at …
My Dog Pees When Excited
If your dog pees when excited it can be very frustrating, and embarrassing too. Especially if the cause of their excitement is guests to your home or visiting family members. No one wants to be dancing around puddles every time they welcome someone indoors. But this issue is normally short lived, and there are things …
How To Stop My Cockapoo Puppy From Biting
Learning how to stop my Cockapoo puppy from biting was a game changer! As a new puppy owner, you’d heard that puppies bite. But the reality of those bites can seriously sting. And not just because those tiny teeth pack a punch. From those surprise early morning accostings to the vendetta against your toes, the …
Why Are Dogs Reactive?
Why are dogs reactive? Dogs can have inappropriate, extreme, or out of proportion negative reactions to a wide range of trigger situations. Reactivity is a result of dogs forming a negative association with the thing they react to. Understanding the emotions underlying reactivity are the key to managing it, and changing a reactive dogs outbursts. …
Settling A Rescue Dog At Night
Settling a rescue dog at night is easier with a little advance preparation and expectation management. They will settle better if they feel safe, secure and confident in their new home. We have a few tips and tricks to make their first few nights at home easier. Settling a Rescue Dog At Night The day …
Why Do Puppies Wake So Early In The Morning?
Why do puppies wake so early in the morning? Puppies often wake early in the morning because they need something, or something has disturbed them. They might also have learned a habit of expecting food very early in the day. Luckily there are lots of ways puppy owners can lay the groundwork for more civilized …
Force Free Dog Training
A lot of people ask me about force free dog training. Does it really work? Isn’t it just for softies? Don’t bribes stop working after a while? And seriously, how can it possibly work when dogs are chasing squirrels? What Is Force Free Training? Force-free dog trainers completely avoid all use of aversives. When we …
Can You Use A Spray Bottle To Train A Dog?
Can you use a spray bottle to train a dog? Is it an effective and kind method of teaching them? You can use a spray bottle to train a dog not to do certain things, in close proximity to you, in limited circumstances. But as a general training tool, we really don’t recommend it. There …
Puppy Jumping Up And Down
A puppy jumping up and down might look cute initially, but as they grow it can quickly become troublesome. They can knock things over, catch skin with their teeth, and ruin your clothes. What starts as an adorable part of puppyhood can get old pretty quickly. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help …
How To Train A Dog To Be Gentle
Finding out how to train a dog to be gentle can be life changing for you and your pet. Dogs that are too rough to handle can very sadly quickly fall out of favor with the humans in their lives. Being repeatedly bitten, scratched, jumped up at or barged about is damaging to any relationship. …