Loose lead walking or sometimes referred to as relaxed lead walking, are ways in which to label the physical process of a handler walking with a dog attached by a lead and the lead having slack to it. Ideally the slack should form a U or J shape between the human holding the lead and...
Teaching your dog to heel is an often overlooked command, especially if your dog is frequently on a leash or in a confined space. It is an extremely valuable tool in unfamiliar situations or exciting environments. With daily practice at home, during walk
If your dog remains sitting, praise her immediately with verbal cues like “good stay” or “good dog.” If the dog gets up or moves towards you, calmly guide your dog back into position and start over again from a shorter distance. Gradually increase the distance between you and your dog...
Her walk became the favorite part of her day. None of that would have happened without the excellent training she had as a youngster. But she took that firm foundation and grew into an amazing dog. I’m so proud of her. And I think fondly about the moment when a human finally stepped...
Did they come bounding back to you, loose and happy? Or do they slowly slink your way?What to do if Your Dog Has a Poisoned CueIf you think your dog has a poisoned “come” cue, there is a simple fix — change the word you use to call them to come to you! If you’ve been ...
his bite. Whether it is your slippers or your fingers, with equal tail-wagging enthusiasm, hanging on grimly and grabbing repeatedly when the item is removed from him. All this, shocking though it may seem, is normal, and is not a sign that your puppy is going to be an aggressive dog...
As I was watching my 2-year old playing with our dog the other day it struck me: toddlers and puppies have a lot in common. Here are my top observations in toddler/puppy similarities: They have endless energy–If we could find a way to harness the energy of 2-year old boys and 7-...
A woman walking her dog shortens up the leash and looks at me like I’m crazy. Mom: oh, you know when your sister went to Mexico last spring, she got me big bottle of vanilla. Me: Yeah, I’ve seen that in the cabinet.
Never just let your dog off the leash to go out and make new dog friends — this is a sure recipe for disaster, as other dogs may not take well to this. It’s best to do intros in a neutral, outdoor area with a fence or with someone that you know who has a dog that’s trai...