Don't Throw Out the Dog

As I always say, management versus training. Which one you apply will depend on the circumstances, environment, and your skill levels.

It’s a frustrating part of training. Sometimes the dog does what you’ve trained and other times he doesn’t. We’ll discuss one reason why is not consistent.

A common misconception with many owners is the idea that a dog exhibiting fearful behavior was abused at some point in his/her past. Let’s explore this

Focus on the wrong offerings and you might be sabotaging your efforts at redirecting the relationship

Always work at getting to the root of the problem.

It’s a delicate time but it doesn’t need to be stressful. You’re are my tips on how to make this whole process goes smoother

Yet another part of a dogs body language that often is misinterpreted and leads to confusion. Let’s clarify it

Let’s explore this idea that obedience training can change your dog.

Are you missing the forest for the trees?

A second dog can be a source of joy but things can also go downhill if the new isn't introduced properly to the older dog.

These are scary times for everyone. So much unpredicatability. Let's see how that relates to your dogs and go over some tips to help you navigate the future.

Housebreaking doesn't need to be frustrating. In fact, follow these steps and you'll get the desired results.

Crate training doesn’t need to be as frustrating and confusing as many make it out to be. I’ll go over a few steps to help simplify it but we’ll also briefly talk about what teaching your dog to be comfortable in the crate is so important.

Ignore your dogs biological needs at your own peril. Without a doubt, behavior issues develop from an overabundance of energy and boredom. In this episode we'll address what you can do to address these needs.

Dog bites to children are unsettling and statistically high. Close to 60% of bites are to children. That's not a coincidence. Let's outline a few of the many reasons why bites happen as frequently as they do.

Dogs that struggle through life due to their fearful outlook are everywhere. Those of us who handle and live with them are often at a lose to how to make them feel better and ease their stress and/or anxieties. We go over 8 points that will help you gain a deeper understanding of these dogs and how to better deal with them.

There are so many things we can do, or avoid doing, that could negatively impact our dog(s) and his/her quality of life. Let's outline 10 ways this can happen and get on a proactive track towards improvement.

Play behavior is often confusing and misunderstood by the everyday dog owner. Some avoid it because it looks frightening while others allow it to go on longer than it should despite the obvious warning signs. This episode focuses on one aspect of play...The dog that doesn't know how.

The term "aggression" is ripe for interpretation in the dog world. It shouldn't be. Let's take a glimpse into how we can best define it, what it looks like, and how it relates to you and your dog.

Let's talk about resiliency in dogs and their ability to bounce back from certain experiences.

An introduction into the shows purpose and direction.