by carrie | Sep 20, 2026 | Training Resources
Many dog owners try to improve behavior by adding more difficult distractions too soon. The dog learns to sit in the living room, so the next step becomes sitting near other dogs. Recall works in the yard, so the family tests it at the park. Leash walking improves on...
by carrie | Sep 19, 2026 | Training Resources
A barking dog can quickly change the entire mood of a walk. Your dog may be moving calmly one moment, then suddenly hear another dog barking behind a fence, from a yard, through a window, or across the street. The reaction can happen fast. The head turns. The body...
by carrie | Sep 18, 2026 | Training Resources
Moving distractions are some of the hardest things for many dogs to ignore. A person standing still may not matter. The same person starts jogging and suddenly the dog is pulling. A bicycle passes and the dog locks on. Another dog begins moving and focus disappears. A...
by carrie | Sep 17, 2026 | Training Resources
Some dogs are comfortable being alone for reasonable periods. Others seem unable to relax the moment the household becomes quiet or the person they follow most closely is no longer available. They pace from room to room, stare at doors, bark, whine, grab household...
by carrie | Sep 16, 2026 | Training Resources
Most dog owners want their dogs to be happy. They want them to enjoy walks, affection, play, treats, toys, backyard time, and plenty of attention. There is nothing wrong with giving a dog a good life. The problem begins when the dog learns that every request should be...