Dog Puppy Behavior Training Help

Puppy Making you Crazy? Tether that Turbo Girl!

Most of us would not walk an untrained puppy, off leash, next to a busy street. We realize the puppy is not trained, and she may wander into the street and get hit by a car.  We use a leash to keep the puppy safe. Inside the house, it’s a little safer. No cars are going to break your puppy’s legs, and your puppy can’t run away from you and get kidnapped or lost. But she can get into trouble...

Teach Your Dog Commands for Moving Through Doorways – Inside / Outside

Inside – Outside Description: The dog moves through an open door on command, on and off leash. Function: Teach the dog to move through doors on command. Prerequisites: Condition a reward marker; “Sit”, “Attention – Without Cue”; Target Here” Time: 4 Days Many of my clients complain that their dogs will not enter and exit their houses on command. The dogs ignore their owners,...

Ruger LCP 380 Pocket Handgun with Safety Off, or Half Trained, Aggressive, Protection Dog?

I view personal protection dogs for suburban families like handguns. Exactly where do you go that demands such a high level of defense? Why do you go there? What do you want your dog to protect, and when? Imagine a lady’s purse concealing a Ruger LCP 380 automatic pistol. Imagine the purse is filled with cosmetics, billfold, and numerous other goodies that ladies carry in their purses. Imagine...

Review:Dog Training Leash – Leather vs. Flat Nylon

This article has a dual purpose. 1) to point out features of leather and nylon dog training leashes; 2) to provide a direct link for those who want to purchase a leather dog training lead for the best price. There are many choices among dog equipment and supplies. Some tools are better for some situations. Over the years, I have refined my list of favorite dog training supplies. I used to shop online...

Goals of Off Leash Obedience or Guard Dog Performances by the Family Dog

Okay, so you want your puppy to stay in the yard, when off leash. You want your puppy to ignore that sandwich your toddler is dangling at her nose level. You want your puppy to sit calmly while you vacuum. You want your dog to protect and guard your home and family. You want your puppy to grow into a combination of Lassie, a Guide Dog for the Blind, or a canine Police Officer. Good for You! Lofty goals...

Canine Behavior Modification for Reactive, Unwanted, Behaviors, including Fear and Aggression

Okay, so your dog is fearful, barking, lunging and otherwise distressed when he or she sees people, trucks, cars, or dogs. Depending on who you are talking to, those behaviors may be classified as territory or protective aggression, possession aggression, inter-dog aggression, fear aggression, or leash aggression. I’ll refer to the other people, other dogs, trucks, cars, as “triggers”,...

Untrained Dog Misbehaving? Attach a Leash. You are a Zookeeper.

If you have a new puppy or dog, you need to manage the environment so your puppy does not practice rude behaviors. Use baby gates, crates, leashes, tethers to control your pup’s access to territory. Many people overlook the most basic tool for controlling a dog inside the house, the leash. It’s a neat device that has a coupler on one end that attaches to your dog’s collar. Several...

Does Your Dog Get too Excited to Attach a Leash? Teach Leash Time!

The goal of this exercise is to teach a dog to sit patiently while you attach a leash. This is for dogs that like to have the leash attached, but are so excited that it’s difficult to snap on a leash. If your dog is shy or afraid of the leash, visit this page. Most dogs become very excited at the sight of a leash. Dogs bark, jump and wiggle which makes it very difficult for us to attach our...

Buy Canny Collar USA – Buy for $25.95 plus $6.95 shipping anywhere in USA.

Stop your dog from pulling! The Canny Collar is the first head collar that anyone can fit and use. If you can attach a buckle collar to your dog, you can fit the Canny Collar. Price is $25.95 plus a flat rate, USA shipping charge of $6.95. Click Here to Order a Canny Collar today! For years, I have suggested head collars for my clients.  Clients use the equipment to get the dog to perform the good...

Shy Puppy? Afraid of Leash or Collar? Tips and Suggestions

Some puppies are uncomfortable when exposed to new environments or equipment. If your puppy becomes excited or frightened, just name the item or event, and act as if all is well. If your puppy remains focused on the item or event, distract his or her attention from the scary thing. Instead of saying “It’s OK”, divert your pup’s attention with a treat or a toy. It’s normal for puppies to...