A Dog Trainer in Kansas City Explains Why Your Dog Isn’t Stubborn — They’re Overwhelmed (And So Are You)…
A Dog Trainer in Kansas City Explains why Your Dog Isn’t Stubborn — They’re Overwhelmed (And So Are You) Most dogs who “don’t listen” aren’t being difficult — they’re overwhelmed. And in many homes, their people are too. Busy schedules, noisy evenings, and…
How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on You: Start With These Simple Changes
Does Your Dog Jump on You? Start With These Simple Changes How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on You: Start With These Simple Changes If your dog jumps on you the second you walk in the door, you’re not alone. It’s one of…
Why Dogs Lose Their Minds When Guests Come Over
The Petting Party Series — Part 1 Picture this. You’re sitting on the couch, ready to enjoy the game. The doorbell rings. Instantly, your dog explodes—barking, growling, jumping, losing their mind like an alarm just went off inside their head. Your guests hesitate. Someone laughs…
Training Terminology 3 – Release Word (s)
We know how to tell our dogs what we want them to do (see Training Terminology 2 – Cues.) So how do we let our dog know when we (and they) are done? This is one of the most forgotten parts in dog training,…
