Dogs are so lovely when they get excited about everything whether it is meals, playtime or walks. But sometimes it is just too much. Especially when your dog lunges or barks at people out of excitement, this is called leash reactivity. People usually connect leash reactivity with an aggressive dog that wants to jump and […]
A dog with a muzzle has been associated with aggression and danger for a very long time but this simply isn’t true. Every single dog should be able to comfortably wear a muzzle in emergency or threatening situations for his own safety and the safety of other people. Many dogs hate or even fear the […]
In my article on how to train your dog to stay, I have mentioned the release command a few times and its importance for dog obedience training. Before we talk about training the release command for dogs, what even is the release command and what does it mean? The release command is used in basic […]
Getting your dog to come to you when called is probably one of the hardest commands for dog owners. The recall comes more naturally to some dogs like guarding breeds that are used to work close to the owner than others. You probably hear people every day that are yelling at their dogs in the […]
Separation anxiety in dogs is a well-known behavior problem for most owners. 8 out of 10 dogs have experienced some anxiety symptoms before. But many jump to the conclusion too quickly that their dog suffers from separation anxiety just because he as barked a few times when being left alone. Signs of distress and separation […]
In the last blog post, I have talked about 6 pros of neutering your dog but you also need to know the cons that come with such surgery to finalize your decision. Today, we will be talking about 5 reasons why you should NOT neuter your dog or puppy: 1. It’s not the solution to […]
Neutering your dog or puppy is a very important health decision and should be decided on an individual basis. As there are pros and cons for everything, we will look today on 6 reasons why you should neuter your dog or puppy to help you make a final decision. But first, what is neutering? Neutering […]
Heel is a very important command and will make your walks and your dog’s impulse control much better. It is also a great way to train some leash manners, especially with a young puppy or very excited and high energy dog. What Does Heel Mean? Heel will teach your dog to walk beside you rather […]
When I chose the name for my female dog, it was quite an easy decision. She was already named Amalia by the breeder and from the day we reserved her to the day we could bring her home, I always used that name when talking to my family and friends about her. So it became […]
When getting a new puppy or an untrained rescue dog, we want to do everything right and often do not know where to start. You would like for him to have good manners and how to behave in public to also avoid potentially dangerous situations. I have put together 6 basic dog training commands that […]