Training two dogs at once can quickly feel overwhelming. Asking one dog to stop jumping while you ask the other to sit can feel like there must be an easier way. As a dog trainer, and the owner of two dogs, I've learned a few tricks for working with two dogs. In this post, I'll teach you how to
As the owner of a formerly reactive dog, and a dog trainer who has worked with hundreds of dogs on this issue, the one thing I can confidently say about dog training for reactive dogs is there is no one-size-fits-all solution. But don't let that frustrate you! I've collected 6 of the most
When I first heard of the Sidekick leash by Heathers Heroes, I was immediately drawn to the innovative design!I gave the Sidekick Leash a try for my 60 pound high-prey drive pitt-mix, and I was pretty impressed. Now, as a full time dog trainer, I utilize several different tools, including the
Help! My two dogs keep fighting!! What can I do? This is a very scary situation to be in. Take a deep breath and explore this article. In this post, we'll go over why two dogs might be fighting and what you can do to help create a more peaceful household. This post does not replace
This post is all about how to fix dog bites fingers when taking treats.Some dogs are just so eager about food that they can't help but try to take a big chunk of food (and fingers) when you offer them something good to eat. The trick to fixing this behavior is not teaching your dog an
This post is all about using an e collar for dog training. An e collar can give you and your dog more consistency, freedom, and quality of life! When I first saw trainers using e collars on youtube, I was instantly interested! Yet also equally terrified. I knew this tool could help my dog, but
Learn all about how to use a slip leash with your dog in order to stop leash pulling for good! The slip leash is one of the most introductory dog training tools there is. A slip leash offers a low amount of pressure to help your dog what you're expecting of them.In this post, we'll review how
Whether you just brought your dog home, or you have had your dog for some time now, this will teach you all about crate training a rescue dog or an adult dog. The crate can be an awesome tool- if you use it correctly. Shelter dogs have an extra layer to training because they may have some
In this article you will learn three of the top secrets that dog trainers use for how to get your dog to focus on you outside. Do you ever feel like your dog can't even see you on the other end of the leash once you leave the house? Does it feel like your dog is just blowing you off for
