Understanding the Nature of Hyperactivity in Dogs The Origins of Hyperactivity in Dogs Hyperactivity in dogs can stem from various factors, both genetic and environmental. Some breeds are naturally more energetic than others, while certain individual dogs may have more predisposition for hyperactive behavior. Additionally, a lack of physical exercise and mental stimulation can contribute […]
Whisper Magic Into Your Dog’s Ears! – Dog Whispering Secrets for Obedience
Understanding the Power of Dog Whispering Understanding the Psychology of Dog Whispering Dog whispering is a powerful approach to dog training that goes beyond traditional methods. It is rooted in a deep understanding of canine psychology and communication. As a dog whisperer, I have spent years studying and observing dogs in order to develop this […]
Common Puppy Behavior Problems: Nipping Till It Hurts
All pups start out doing everything possible to seemingly want to annoy you, get in trouble, or worse – hurt themselves. But at the same time they are incredibly cute – they have to be so you’ll still love them when they are being really bad, which happens often while they are learning how to […]
Common Puppy Behavior Problems: Mounting & Chasing
When puppies grow up they often start mounting the legs of their owners or other dogs. This is normal puppy behavior but not something that is appreciated by humans for a number of reasons. First, it’s embarrassing, especially if your puppy does it to company. Second, it can be a demonstration of dominance on the […]
Common Puppy Behavior Problems: Jumping
Nothing is more disconcerting than having a big dog jump up on you and practically knock you over. In fact, this habit is even more dangerous when children or elderly people are concerned. Far too many dog owners leave this bad habit alone and do not get concerned until it’s too late, and the pooch […]
Common Puppy Behavior Problems: Barking & Digging
Barking is completely normal for any dog but it should be considered a problem if it becomes excessive. Most dogs will bark at strangers passing by, and this is to be expected. However, you need to teach your puppy that although some barking is OK, too much barking is not. Allow your puppy to bark […]
Clicker Training For Fun & Games (Part 3)
“To The Mat” Wouldn’t it be nice if your puppy would go to its mat and lie down nicely on cue? It can happen, and once you’ve taught this behavior you can use it in many ways. For instance, you can place the mat wherever you need the puppy to go – in the car, […]
Clicker Training For Fun & Games (Part 2)
You can teach your puppy some useful and desirable behaviors (not just obedience commands) by using the clicker. Clicker training is probably the simplest and fasted way to teach your puppy neat tricks, fun commands and polite manners. Of course you need to first familiarize your puppy with the clicker. You do this by loading, […]
Clicker Training For Fun & Games (Part 1)
People often think of clicker training as a fast and easy way to teach basic obedience commands, such as “sit” or “come,” but it can also quickly shape puppy behavior in ways that establish a productive and happy relationship, right from the start. “Puppies understand very well and quickly that a click means something good, […]
Clicker Training 101: Creating Positive Associations
Another wonderful thing about using a clicker to train your dog is that it can be used as an “occasion setter”. Here’s What I Mean: You know how excited your dog gets whenever she hears the bag of treats rustling? Or when you pick up the leash? She has made associations with these activities and […]
