Recognizing Dominant Alpha Dog Behaviors By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:49:51-04:00February 11th, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Besides the obvious guarding, growling and biting many dogs display a variety of dominant behaviors that commonly go unrecognized by their owners. Very rarely will a dog display his highest level of dominance overnight. There are usually signs leading up to it over course of a few years. Read More Comments Off on Recognizing Dominant Alpha Dog Behaviors
Submissive Urination in a Puppy By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:53:00-04:00February 8th, 2012|Dog Care Tips| Submissive wetting or urination is unfortunately a normal way for pups to demonstrate submissive behavior. Even a puppy that is for the most part housetrained may leave dribbles and puddles of urine on the floor by your feet when they greet you. Read More Comments Off on Submissive Urination in a Puppy
Diagnosis for Separation Anxiety in Dogs By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:53:15-04:00February 6th, 2012|Dog Care Tips| First, understand that your dog is not trying to get even with you for leaving him home alone. The destructive behaviors, going potty on the floor and neurotic behavior that accompany dog separation anxiety are linked to a panic response. Read More Comments Off on Diagnosis for Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Tips for Avoiding Common Dog Training Mistakes By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:54:04-04:00February 1st, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes| One of the easiest mistakes that can be made when training your dog is not paying attention. If your attention is elsewhere for even a short while, suddenly you may find that your puppy is off doing unspeakable things to you’re your furniture in the living room. Read More Comments Off on Tips for Avoiding Common Dog Training Mistakes
Tips for Avoiding Common Dog Training Mistakes (Part 2) By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:54:27-04:00January 30th, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Allowing your dog to beg is a common mistake. A dog that has never received food from you when you are eating at the table will no longer continue to beg. He might try it once or twice early on in your relationship. With consistent "no’s” and "go lay down" commands will quickly discourage him from further attempts. Read More Comments Off on Tips for Avoiding Common Dog Training Mistakes (Part 2)
Train Your Pup To Behave When Left Home Alone By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:56:46-04:00January 23rd, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Coaching a puppy that spends time home alone could prove to be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. The best thing to do is to start training right away. Read More Comments Off on Train Your Pup To Behave When Left Home Alone
7 Reasons Dog Training Goes Wrong For Owners By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:37:34-04:00January 20th, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes| Allowing your dog to think it’s the leader of the pack. Your dog is an animal and a far different species to us humans. They do not share the same thought processes and the ability to rationalize like we do. Read More Comments Off on 7 Reasons Dog Training Goes Wrong For Owners
Puppy Training Tips for the First Week By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:57:21-04:00January 16th, 2012|Dog Care Tips| Every interaction with your puppy is a training opportunity. Training a puppy when you first bring them home is critical. It is obvious that you need certain items such as a dog bed, crate, food and water bowls, puppy chow, collar, leash, toys, etc. Equally as important, all family members must decide on routine, responsibility and rules. Read More Comments Off on Puppy Training Tips for the First Week
Training Tips for Successfully Walking Your Dog By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:57:46-04:00January 11th, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| When walking your dog, does it ever seem like your getting pulled down the street or practically getting your arm ripped off when your dog sees another dog? Read More Comments Off on Training Tips for Successfully Walking Your Dog
Tips to Dog Misbehaviors When Visitors Come Over By Mark S.|2022-08-12T16:58:07-04:00January 6th, 2012|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes, Private Lessons| Many people seem to think that when their dog is jumping or barking at company, they feel the need to scream at the dog. A much more affective method would be to give your dog something more productive to do. A good start is to teach him to “lay down” or “stay”. Then once the dog understands these simple commands, then work towards having someone ring the doorbell or knock. Read More Comments Off on Tips to Dog Misbehaviors When Visitors Come Over