How to master frustrated greeters and reactive dogs If you have a reactive dog (fearful or aggressive or even over- excited response to seeing other dogs or people), you can use classical counter-conditioning, BAT 2.0 or the Engage Disengage protocol. However, three second greetings are a great technique for getting […]
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Conquering stranger danger in the home Ready for Guests? Not sure how your new pup will respond? Or worse yet, you’ve been through this before and it’s all a mess? Fido is ready to bite Uncle Harry and Cousin Joe wants to Alpha Roll precious Minnie? Guess what—we have a […]
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Gone are the days of “who is walking who.” Usher in the era of dog-centered walks! No more do we need to be “the pack leader” always walking in front. Let’s put the proverbial horse back in front of the cart—where he should be! Check out the blog and links […]
Side-by-Side walking–101 DogSpots way! One of my favorite methods of introducing two new dogs to each other is “side-by-side walking”. It’s actually not quite what you might expect! 1) DISTANCE: First off, the dogs are kept far apart–far enough apart so there is no lunging, barking or straining at the […]
Sometimes you need a little more help–no worries! Here are our favorite links to professional training and behavior organizations, and some articles about how to choose your trainer. Choosing a Dog Professional Dog training is not a regulated industry. It can be very difficult to sift through the various methods […]
We love kids and dogs--who doesn't? But for a busy family, or one that is unprepared, it can be a nightmare. Learn how good management and some simple habits and practices can really change your life.
Management is key when owning a dog: it is seeing the potential for accidents and incidents, and preventing those before they start. Management can take the form of avoiding an offleash dog, training an emergency uturn, or using fences and babygates to prevent unwanted behaviors. Management is usually a low […]
Housetraining Tips Most puppies learn their “foot preference” in the first 6 months of life. If during this time you teach them appropriate places to potty, they will usually be housetrained for life. An older dog who suddenly starts to house soil should see a vet. An older dog who […]
Puppy biting is one of the most common questions on Dog Training 101! While puppy biting can be frustrating (and painful), it is also a completely normal puppy behavior. Puppies LOVE to bite! It’s how they explore and interact with the world. The good news is that hey almost always […]