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...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | Jun 14, 2019 | Mythbusters, training myths
What does it mean to “put your dog in his place”? Does it mean that your dog should be afraid of you? Does it mean that your dog should always obey you no matter what? Is this an actual solution to any sort of dog problem? Here are some signs that some...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | May 28, 2019 | dog bite prevention, dog body language
Spoiler alert: No, all dogs do not like to be petted! “Seriously Kayla, do you really think I need to read an article on how and when to pet a dog?” I can almost hear what people are thinking. But please bear with me. I hope to give you some things to think about that...
by UnderstandingDogTraining | May 21, 2019 | aggression, dog bite prevention
Dog Bite Prevention for Parents Kids and dogs! They love each other. But sometimes, children can do things that scare dogs or even hurt them and then that family pet could bite. Dog bite prevention is something I hope every parent studies up on! Roughly 50% of...
