One of the most common issues I am asked for help with is reactivity or aggression while on leash. You are walking your dog, and when another dog passes by, your dog barks and lunges. This issue ranges from a minor annoyance to a serious safety issue. While a common issue, it is also one that [...]
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 has darted out the front door a few times and it takes me a while [...]
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 has darted out the front door a few times and it takes me a while [...]
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 recently adopted a new dog. We were told he tested cat safe, but he has been [...]
There are a wide variety of dog sports available today, some of which you might not even know exist. We tend to think of dog sports as only for those who want to compete. And that's primarily what they were created for - to earn titles, ribbons, trophies, and bragging rights. But is that all [...]
