Dog Training

Why do dogs chase cats? Anything squirmy or quick-moving can trigger your dog’s natural instinct to chase: cats, squirrels, birds, rabbits, even leaves blowing across the street. It can feel overwhelming, and often embarrassing, when every walk turns into a tug-of-war. If your dog bolts forward the moment they see a cat, or nearly lifts […]

Food aggression in dogs is surprisingly common, but often far less severe than many pet parents imagine. It can show up as growling, stiff body posture, hovering over the food bowl, or even snapping when someone walks past during a meal. This behavior can feel scary and uncomfortable, but food aggression isn’t usually driven by

Taking your dog for a walk should be a pleasant experience. But what if every time you try to go out, your dog tugs, chews, or snaps at the leash? Whether your dog is a young puppy that wants to chew everything or an older dog that reacts out of excitement or stress, leash biting

If you have a dog, teaching your canine new tricks is a must. Trick training is a great way to improve your dog’s obedience, mental sharpness, and bond with you as their pet parent. Tricks also give your dog a healthy outlet for mental stimulation. Training fun and easy tricks is rewarding whether you have

Potty training your new puppy is one of the most rewarding—and sometimes frustrating—parts of becoming a dog owner. Every puppy, from the smallest toy breed to the largest working breed, needs guidance, repetition, and patience to learn good potty habits. The truth is, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to potty train

All dogs need regular physical activity and mental stimulation to stay happy, healthy, and well-behaved. A lack of mental stimulation can lead to boredom — just like in humans. An idle mind makes your dog more likely to chew furniture, dig holes in the yard, bark non-stop, or resort to other mischievous behaviors. The good

Dog training is one of the most rewarding activities for any dog owner. It strengthens your bond, improves communication, and helps you raise a happy, well-mannered companion. However, when you first start training your pup, it can be discouraging to see the high prices of professional dog training tools and equipment. The good news is

Training your pup can be one of the most rewarding experiences for any pet owner — but it can also be incredibly challenging if your dog is nervous, overstimulated, or easily distracted. Unfortunately, dogs don’t always understand what’s expected of them during training sessions and can feel stressed or frustrated in the same way we

You don’t need to spend a lot of money on professional dog training equipment to teach your dog obedience, focus, and new tricks. With a little creativity and some items you already have around the house, you can make highly effective training tools that help improve your dog’s behavior while making learning fun. In this

Clicker training is an effective and positive way to teach your dog new behaviors. It’s based on the principles of operant conditioning — using a distinct sound (the “click”) to mark the exact moment your dog does something right and then giving them a reward. This helps your dog clearly associate a specific behavior with