Dog Training Tips

You’ve seen the scenes: your dog staring at you blankly as you toss the toy … again. No leap, no dash, no triumphant return with tail wagging. It’s frustrating. You want a companion who’ll chase, fetch and bring that toy back like a pro. Well, good news: this game can...

You’ve mastered “sit,” “down,” “stay,” and “come.” Your dog responds reliably, you’ve earned the praise from friends and family—and now you’ve got that itch: What’s next? Good news: secret’s out. It’s time to turn your pup from polite to playful & impressive....

Imagine this: your dog sees something—say, another dog, a stranger, or the dreaded vacuum cleaner—and instead of calm curiosity, you get barking, lunging, trembling. Your heart sinks. You hate seeing your dog that way. But what if I told you that fear is an emotion...

Why Dogs Jump — And Why It’s (Actually) Your Fault (Kind of) Let me lay it on you straight: when your dog jumps on people, it’s not because she’s a monster. It’s because somewhere along the way, you’ve rewarded that behavior—even unintentionally. The good news: you...

Let me ask you something. Have you ever seen a person being dragged down the street by their dog? The leash is stretched so tight it could tow a truck, the human looks half-strangled, and the dog thinks it’s competing in the Iditarod. Not fun. Not dignified. And let’s...

If your dog lunges at dinner time, rushes through doors, or snatches treats before you’re ready—don’t panic. What you’re seeing isn’t a permanent flaw. It’s a lack of emotional self-control (also called impulse control)—and the good news is, it can absolutely be...

Imagine you’re out at the park. Your dog is off-leash, sniffing, chasing butterflies, rolling in grass. Then you call: “Come!” You wait. And… nothing. Disappointment. Frustration. Maybe worry. Because recall—the ability of your dog to come when called—isn’t just...

Training a dog can feel like trying to decode an alien language. Sit. Stay. Heel. Why isn’t Spot doing these things? Is it stubbornness? A lack of respect? Usually not. What dogs crave—what makes them shine—is positive reinforcement. It’s one of the gentlest, most...

Let’s cut to the chase: separation anxiety in dogs is not just whining or a chewed-up slipper. It’s a daily meltdown—an existential horror show for your pup when even the threat of your departure sends them into panic. But here’s the kicker—this horror show can be...