Is a tired dog really a good dog?

2022-05-30T12:48:47+00:00By |Categories: Dog Training, Pet Health|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

We've all heard the "a tired dog is a good dog" mantra. Is a tired dog really a good dog? It depends. Some of you already knew I was going to say that, didn't you?! If by "a tired dog" you mean a dog who: has had the right amount of energy burned off, IN [...]

Jumping – when a dog is too excited to sit

2022-04-30T12:17:05+00:00By |Categories: Ask The Trainer Book, Dog Training|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more.     Question: My dog gets so excited when we return home. We’ve tried making him sit before petting him [...]

When does my dog move from adolescence to maturity?

2022-01-27T17:18:53+00:00By |Categories: Ask The Trainer Book, Dog Training|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more.     Question: My dog just turned two years old and still acts like a puppy sometimes. I like that [...]

The Blitzen Bulletin: October, November & December 2021

2021-12-29T18:49:08+00:00By |Categories: Dog Training, How To Raise & Train a Vizsla, The Blitzen Bulletin|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Blitzen's tenth, eleventh, and twelfth months with us, October, November and December 2021, rounded out his first year with us. If you recall, we had a very mild fall weather-wise with some great fall hiking weather. In October, Zooka and Blitzen kept getting distracted by something on our walks at home. I finally figured out [...]

Helping a new dog adjust to a new home

2021-09-29T17:17:55+00:00By |Categories: Ask The Trainer Book, Dog Training|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more.     Question:We just brought home our new dog. What is the best way to help her adjust to her new [...]

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