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Help! Why Does My Dog Bark!! Dogs bark for various reasons and it is one of the many forms that dogs use to communicate not only with us, but also other species, including other dogs. Some owners are pleased that their dog will bark to alert them when someone is at the door or if […]

Teach your dog the “Leave it” command – Never train your dog to have what you are asking him/her to leave. Many owners struggle with teaching leave it command. The initial stages are often accomplished but maintain or progressing the leave it exercises is often more challenging. Why? The item is too rewarding. They receive

Recall is not difficult to teach, but it’s difficult to maintain. One of the main aspects of training your puppy and dog is to come back when called. Many times, I have heard that owners have attended classes or had a specific one to one training on this issue, but still, they say, “My dog

The New Age Dog. We seem to have a perception that our dogs should meet and greet every dog they see out on a daily walk. Why? Because they are dogs -no! Because they are social animals -no! Because they need to spend time with other dogs-no! Do you as human being consider yourself wells

Dental hygiene for your dog. Many owners will overlook the importance of dental hygiene for their dogs. Why? Gum disease, tooth decay is very common complaints not only with humans but also with dogs. Dental care should be part of your dog’s daily routine. However, if this is not possible, then try to aim for

Teaching your dog to stay. Teaching a stay correctly is one key training command that should be in all owner’s life skills tool kit. Why? So here is a story that Specialist Dog Training received a few months ago: “We were contacted by an owner who thanked us about teaching their dog the stay. They

Play games that will keep your dog’s focus on you. Last week’s training tip and bonus biscuit concentrated on focus and engagement. One cannot be taught without the other. Once you have established focus it is important to keep the focus and engagement by not withdrawing the reinforcer(s) too quickly or too soon. Playing specific

Teddy’s Bonus Biscuit:  Creating consistent canine boundaries. Your puppy/dog can benefit from the start by: Establish boundaries and keep to them. Allowing a puppy on the furniture may be cute when the young, but can be a difficult habit to break when the puppy becomes an adult dog or when you purchase new furniture. Agree

Dog Training: Focus and Engagement. When training your dog, it is always important to have his/her focus, however engaging the dog is also an important factor in training. To have a dog that is really engage with training instead of going through the motions brings success to your training and bring both enthusiasm and drive

A stress-free walk. As responsible dog owners, it is our duty to make sure that our dogs have at least a daily walk. A dog walk should be stress free and enjoyed by all members of the family and more importantly the dog. Here are some owner and dog tips for that stress-free walk: Plan