When you get started with dog training, there are usually a few basic things on your checklist. House training, teaching your pet basic commands like sit and stay, perfecting recall, walking on a leash without pulling, and then throwing in some basic yet fun trick like fetch and training your dog to give paw. The…
Do dog training clickers work? This was exactly the question I wrestled with as a first-time pet parent, frustrated by the fact that the clicker seemed to do nothing to aid the training process for my pet. I had all but given up on using clickers as part of the training process because at the…
The first time I noticed my dog, Adolf, eating his own poop I was appalled, disgusted, and worried sick. As a novice pet parent at the time, this seemed like a curveball I didn’t know how to handle. I mean I was prepared to deal with potty training, puppy chewing on everything in their sight,…
Early on in my pet parenting journey I came across a quote that really stuck with me. “They’re not dangerous if you raise them right.” Over the years, this adage has rung true for my experience with our canine companions. No matter what a dog’s breed, lineage, history, or personality, if you prioritize training from…
Older dogs training puppies can be quite a fascinating experience to behold. I first witnessed it as a child, at my aunt’s house that was always abuzz with dogs—German Shepherds, primarily, but also Pomeranians, Labradors, Cocker Spaniels in the mix. Given that they had a hearing impaired daughter, they trained their pets to be guard…
A reactive dog can be a huge burden for even the most seasoned pet parents. Having suffered the consequences first hand, I can tell you there is no upside to letting your pet’s reactivity stand no matter how challenging it seems to break that pattern and desensitize them to triggers. Based on my experience of…
Dogs are smart, intelligent creatures. And they have an inherent need to please their owners (well, most of them anyway). This makes them highly trainable. Why stop at basic commands when you can teach your pet a whole host of fun tricks that will have anyone gasping in awe. Intrigued? Let’s explore some fun dog…
Of the myriad aspects of canine training that you will take on as a pet parent, the most crucial perhaps is to train a dog to listen. Not just during training sessions or in controlled environments but in every conceivable setting. Without it, any amount of effort, time, and resources you invest in dog training…
While training your pet to walk on a lead is essential to raising a well-adjusted dog, it’s also true that our furry babies love nothing more than running with abandon, feeling the wind on their faces, and soaking up the sun. To make sure your pet can enjoy these little joys (in the right environments,…
You and your dog speak entirely different languages. When you take on the role of a pet parent, it becomes absolutely crucial that you bridge that gap. This is key to raising well-adjusted dogs and building a strong bond with your canine companion. And dog training commands are integral to that process. That’s because while…