The Pitfalls of Using Punishment in Dog Training
There are two main schools of thought when it comes to training pet dogs: Reinforcement-Based methodologies and Aversive-Based methodologies. Training plans that are based in positive reinforcement are designed to…
Decoding Your Dog: The Eyes
A dog’s eyes are naturally expressive. Small changes in the shape and size of his eyes or the direction and intensity of his gaze can tell you if your dog…
5 Most Common Behaviour Problems and How to Address Them
We all love our dogs, but at some point, most of us have to come to terms with some form of problem behaviour. Understanding why your dog does what he…
Five Common Dog Training Mistakes that People Make
Dog training is meant to be fun! It’s an activity that you and your dog can do together that will improve your dog’s behaviour, as well as improve the bond…
5 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Recall
Come when Called (a behaviour also known as a Recall) is one of the most important things that you can teach your dog, and it’s one of the first things you…
Should You Play Tug with Your Dog?
In the past, there has been some debate about whether or not we should play tug with our dogs. The thought was that high energy games like tug were dangerous…
Debunking the Dominance Theory in Dog Training
Dominance Theory has been used to describe and explain dog behaviour for many years, but a lot of dog professionals have started to question its validity and usefulness when applied…
The Trouble with the Dog Whisperer
Cesar Millan is one of the most popular and controversial characters in modern dog training. He is a great entertainer – he is charismatic, quick witted, and appears to do…
Teaching your Dog to Love his Crate
Teaching your dog how to love his crate is one of the best things that you can do for him. Crate training makes potty training easier, keeps your dog from…
My Dog Can’t be Trained
“My dog can’t be trained. I’ve tried everything and nothing works with him. He’s just a stubborn dog.” Most dog trainers hear some version of that story pretty frequently. While…
10 Easy Ways to Incorporate Dog Training into your Daily Routine
When it comes to training our dogs, one of the most common concerns we have is not being able to make time to train them. While it would be great if…
How Long Does it Take to Train a Dog?
The desire to see changes in your dog’s behaviour is completely understandable, especially if his behaviour is causing a problem! Most pet owners want to know how much work they…
