by UnderstandingDogTraining | Sep 26, 2019 | Fear aggression, Fearful dogs
You get a dog. You take her home. You feed her. You buy her toys. You take her for walks. You expect to have a friend and loyal companion. You picture life being great with your new dog! But sometimes, dogs can be afraid of their owner. Sadly, I hear, “Why is my...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Sep 14, 2019 | aggression, dog bite prevention, dog management
What is Resource Guarding? When your dog has something he values, he may growl, snarl, lunge, or even bite when you or another animal try to take it from him or even walk near him. Many people interpret this as a sign that their dog is being dominant and think that...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Sep 5, 2019 | Enrichment
“What kind of games does your dog like to play with you.” Before I became a dog trainer myself, I’d hired a trainer to help me with a dog who had stranger danger. When she asked me that, I didn’t know how to answer. He played with my other...
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...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Jun 28, 2019 | dog bite prevention, dog body language, Fear aggression, Fearful dogs
Can Dog Training Help Dogs that are Aggressive Towards Strangers? When dogs are afraid of strangers, they can bark, growl, and lunge just as well as cower and try to hide. They can act terrifying. It can be embarrassing. But there are ways to help our dogs with this...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Jun 16, 2019 | Fearful dogs
Is Your Dog Terrified by Fireworks? You might love the 4th of July fireworks, but there’s a good chance your dog doesn’t. For dogs that get especially stressed, it can be a nightmare time of year for owners. If it’s your first 4th of July with a new...
