People ask me why I train dogs and the answer is simple, because I LOVE dogs. I love all animals, but dogs have become such a special part of my life and have formed a special bond with me. I understand them, and they understand me. I am perplexed at peoples attitude toward training a dog, and that they consider …
Beyond Leash Control – a Dummies Guide
It never ceases to amaze me how often I see people with their dogs off-leash. There are few things that get my goat as much as this… for several reasons. For those who feel they are giving their dogs “freedom” – you are wrong – DEAD wrong. Yes, a dog does like to run free, and for that very reason …
Leash Control
It never ceases to surprise me how many people have problems with leash control. Their dogs are constantly pulling them on their leash and the collar ends up choking the dog. Then, the main complaint is that the walks are not enjoyable. If the walk seems un-enjoyable to the person holding the leash, imagine how it must feel to the …
Introducing a New Dog to the house.
I received an email from a lady recently on the proper way to bring a new dog into the house.. here’s my reply: The most important thing for all dogs is a proper introduction into a new home. Usually I suggest hiring a pro to do it, as if it is done wrong it can set the stage for a …
Misguided Molly
Last week I was asked to visit a dog that had been showing signs of depression. I drove to Santa Barbara and met Molly and her mom and dad, Sue and John. This was about the most perfect family I had met. John and Sue are about the nicest people you could imagine and Molly is just a little sweetheart. …
The Right Reward
Before I start this post, I’d like to remind the reader that most of the dogs that I deal with are not the ones that come from your local pet store or breeder. I deal with the dogs that others have given up on, the ones that come off of death row at the animal shelter… yeah, the dogs that …
How is Dog Training Like a Diet?
I know this may sound funny at first, but its an analogy that will make great sense once understood. During my many years of teaching martial arts, my students came to understand it quite well. Simply stated, as long as you’re on a diet, you’re ok. Once you stop, you start gaining weight again. So lets apply that to dog …
Adding Fuel to the Fire
One of the most common mistakes people make when their dog becomes aggressive is yell at them. This is truly adding fuel to the fire. If a dog barks at another dog, it must first be understood if it is an aggressive bark, posturing or playful. Most of this can be observed if you know your dog or by observing …
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