by UnderstandingDogTraining | Aug 21, 2019 | aging dogs, Enrichment
My Dog Has Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) The Video This is a recent video of Skippy. You can see that he doesn’t look very oriented. He stares off into space. It’s not easy for him to settle. One of the hardest things about loving dogs, is watching...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Aug 15, 2019 | trainers, training, training myths
Finding a great dog trainer isn’t easy. Avoiding bad dog trainers, sadly, isn’t easy either. There are many articles out there about how to choose a dog trainer. I like the information from Dr Zazie Todd. Unfortunately, there is no regulation in our...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Aug 11, 2019 | dog training
A dog training collar is one of the most important pieces of equipment you can pick for your dog. Many people wonder about what kind of training collar they should get for their dog. The question becomes more important if your dog is a puller or is reactive towards...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Jul 25, 2019 | dog training, obedience
Why Won’t My Dog Come when I Call “My dog only comes when he wants to.” That’s what most owners say about their dog’s recall. It seems like magic to get a dog that always comes when called. But it’s one of my favorite ways to...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Jul 13, 2019 | Enrichment
A dog’s life can be fairly boring. They wake up. Maybe they take a wander around a backyard. If it’s a great day, they might get to go for a walk. But on a day to day basis, not a lot changes in their world. “If we want to understand the life of any...
