If it feels like your puppy biting hard is more like a genetic alligator trait than normal puppy behavior, let's talk about it!As a dog trainer, how to stop puppy biting is one of the most common questions I get about puppy training. Sometimes, owners will show me bruises and cuts from their puppy's
Browse the best chews for puppies that have been tested, put through the wringer and can accomodate all sorts of play styles!If it feels like your puppy has been chewing on anything and everything, it's probably because they have been! It's part of your puppy's genetic makeup and innate behavior to
Shopping for someone who's first born has four legs? Browse 75 unique, customizable or just plain essential dog mom gift ideas.As a dog mom myself, a gift for my dog is also a gift for me. However, there are also a few things I included on this list that I would never buy- but would LOVE as a
In this post, I'll help you sort through all the options to find the best dog treat pouch for you and your dog's needs! As a dog trainer, I've seen all sorts of shapes and designs of treat pouches. I used my pockets for years before I decided to invest in a treat pouch. I was finding treats in my
Long leash training is a dog owner's favorite dog training lessons! You and your dog are going to LOVE how fun the long line is! Plus, you can start building the foundation for off-leash control. In this post, I'll share how to best use the long line to help your dog with exercise, fulfillment and
If your dog has been causing a lot of stress, you may be considering shock collar training. As a dog trainer, clients tell me all the time that they have, "tried a shock collar, and I don't like using it, but sometimes I have to." -or-"I only use the vibrate or the tone. I never use the shock"In
Browse some of the best gift for dog trainer in 2024! As a dog trainer myself, I've asked for a lot of dog trainer related things for Christmas this year. So I have been on the hunt for the best gift for dog trainer! No matter the reason you're looking for the dog trainer in your life, here are some
As a dog trainer, I hear once a week that a dog owner is using the "shock collar beep sound" as a warning. This is common practice, but there are far more fair and efficient ways to use an electric collar. I even used to use a petsafe collar this way (I've since evolved since then). Now I teach
In this post you'll learn exactly how to stop a dog from nervous peeing. As a dog trainer, former vet assistant, and 5x foster dog mom, I have met a lot of scared and nervous dogs. My most recent foster was notorious for nervous and submissive peeing whenever we gave her attention and it was beyond
